Supporter Spotlight: Laura J Evans
Earlier this year we got to sit down and have a zoom call with one of our sponsors, Laura J Evans. She and her team at Kelowna Beer Institute in Kelowna held a fundraiser for International Women's Day, with the…
Fast and Female Youth Advisory Council’s Kendra Osa on Serena Williams
By Kendra Osa Who is Serena Williams? Whether you’re a big fan of tennis or you don’t know a thing about it, her name is one everybody knows. But for those of you who may be unfamiliar, Serena Williams is…
Fast and Female Appoints Gabriela Estrada as New Executive Director
Fast and Female is very pleased to announce that it has appointed Gabriela (Gaby) Estrada as the new Executive Director to lead the organization as of September 12, 2022. An experienced organizational leader, Gaby will oversee the strategic direction, growth…
Chandra Crawford’s Letter to the Fast and Female Community
Dear Fast and Female community, When a ten-year old named Emily that I was babysitting told me “it looks like it sucks being a girl. I don’t see any girls skateboarding and they have to worry about their appearance all…
Celebrating International Day of the Girl 2022
By Morgyn Engman October 11th marks the 10th anniversary of International Day of the Girl Child, established by the United Nations. It was started with the goal of bringing more awareness to the different challenges that are faced by…
Celebrating Latin American Heritage Month in Canada with the Estrada’s
Our very own Gabriela (Gaby) and Alejandra Estrada share more on what Latin American Heritage Month in Canada is and it's significance to them and their family. Please note that this is just the perspective of Gaby and Alejandra and…
CLOSED Now Hiring: Workshop Facilitator (French)
WHAT IS FAST AND FEMALE? Fast and Female is a Canadian charity on a mission to keep self-identified girls aged 8-14 healthy and active in sports and physical activities. Founded in 2005, Fast and Female believes in the power of…
CLOSED: Fast and Female YXE REAL Role Model Coordinator (Saskatoon, SK) 2022
WHAT IS FAST AND FEMALE? Fast and Female is a Canadian charity on a mission to keep self-identified girls aged 8-14 healthy and active in sports and physical activities. Founded in 2005, Fast and Female believes in the power of…
CLOSED: Whitecaps FC Women and Girls Day Event Coordinator (Vancouver, BC) 2022
WHAT IS FAST AND FEMALE? Fast and Female is a Canadian charity on a mission to keep self-identified girls aged 8-14 healthy and active in sports and physical activities. Founded in 2005, Fast and Female believes in the power of…
Fast and Female Youth Advisory Council’s Brooke Ailey on Prioritizing Nutrition
Content Warning: Eating Disorders We had the chance to sit down with Fast and Female's Youth Advisory Council member, Brooke Ailey from Thunder Bay, Ontario. As an athlete she has been working to reshape her perspective around food and nutrition,…