Equal Playing Field
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Hi everyone!
This summer, of 2017, I am joining a team that will travel to Tanzania, Africa, to climb the continent's tallest mountain. At the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, a group of women, from around the globe, and I will play the highest soccer game ever played. Together, we will raise awareness of the gender inequality that permeates sports worldwide.
Sports, specifically soccer, have been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. However, as my athletic world expanded from youth leagues to the D1 level, I came to realize the playing field is not equal. I have always felt we have a long way to go to build sports equity in the United States, but I also realize I'm more fortunate than most. I live in a nation and a culture that accepts and actively promotes women participation in sports; but this is not the case for many women around the world.
I am taking on this challenge to showcase the incredible accomplishments of my women teammates in Boston and across the globe.
In order to complete this momentous challenge, I need your help! Your donations will help alleviate the cost of not only my own flights, gear, and trekking fee; but also, I aim to support another woman on this journey who is not lucky enough to have the large, supportive community that I do. Funds will also be donated to the equal playing field campaign, supporting other young women like me. Please join me in this important initiative.
For more information visit the campaign's homepage: (find my picture under the Teams tab!)
http://www.equalplayingfield.net/#hike
Here is a link to the campaign's facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/equalplayingfield/
I will be forever grateful for your help with accomplishing this goal! With your support, we can help level the playing field.
Thank you,
Jacqui
This summer, of 2017, I am joining a team that will travel to Tanzania, Africa, to climb the continent's tallest mountain. At the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, a group of women, from around the globe, and I will play the highest soccer game ever played. Together, we will raise awareness of the gender inequality that permeates sports worldwide.
Sports, specifically soccer, have been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. However, as my athletic world expanded from youth leagues to the D1 level, I came to realize the playing field is not equal. I have always felt we have a long way to go to build sports equity in the United States, but I also realize I'm more fortunate than most. I live in a nation and a culture that accepts and actively promotes women participation in sports; but this is not the case for many women around the world.
I am taking on this challenge to showcase the incredible accomplishments of my women teammates in Boston and across the globe.
In order to complete this momentous challenge, I need your help! Your donations will help alleviate the cost of not only my own flights, gear, and trekking fee; but also, I aim to support another woman on this journey who is not lucky enough to have the large, supportive community that I do. Funds will also be donated to the equal playing field campaign, supporting other young women like me. Please join me in this important initiative.
For more information visit the campaign's homepage: (find my picture under the Teams tab!)
http://www.equalplayingfield.net/#hike
Here is a link to the campaign's facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/equalplayingfield/
I will be forever grateful for your help with accomplishing this goal! With your support, we can help level the playing field.
Thank you,
Jacqui
Organizer
Jacqui Hannon
Organizer
Brookline, MA