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BAWSI commended by SJ City Council for promoting fit lifestyles among girls

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Oct. 25, 2005) - The Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative (BAWSI) was honored by San Jose City Council today for its work promoting healthier lifestyles for girls in the community.

The commendation cites BAWSI's implementation of the Women's Sports Foundation national GoGirlGo! program using women athlete-mentors from local college athletic programs to teach the value of exercise and healthy lifestyles among girls at four local schools: Independence and Overfelt High Schools and Pomeroy and San Antonio Elementary Schools.

"I am very happy to support programs that champion women's health and their inclusion in sports," sponsoring Councilmember Ken Yeager said. "It is so important for young people to adopt a healthy lifestyle at a young age, and the Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative is helping young women do just that."

"In their first year BAWSI has already made a significant contribution to the community, recruiting 170 young athletes and volunteer coaches to participate in the GoGirlGo! program culminating at the Metro Silicon Valley Marathon."

Before the 1:30 p.m. City Council meeting, Yeager presented a $5,000 check to BAWSI to be used for entry fees for the GoGirlGo! participants, parents and coaches who will walk in the 5K portion of the marathon.

Less than a year old, BAWSI is a non-profit organization that enlists the talent and experience of Bay Area women athletes in improving the lives of children and women. Visit our website at www.bawsi.org.

CONTACT: Jody Meacham
BAY AREA WOMEN'S SPORTS INITIATIVE
(408) 247-2544     jody@bawsi.org