Sports Star of The Year Award Goes to...
We received the Equity and Inclusion Award at the 91st Sports Star of the Year event, from Seattle Sports Commission and King County Play Equity!
We were incredibly honored to share our work and mission with this amazing sports community. Thank you to everyone working alongside us to make the power of sports available to every young person.
Inaugural Sports Bra Toss with Seattle Torrent!
In honor of Women in Sport Night, Seattle Torrent hosted the inaugural Sports Bra Toss benefitting Bras for Girls!
The bras from the toss will be used to help remove barriers for young athletes to get involved in sports 🩵
Through the help of our incredible fans, we were able to collect 1,329 sports bras and raise $28,805 for our Organization through our inaugural sports bra toss!
Podcasts
Story Fruition LLC
Melissa Reaves sits down with Dr. Sarah Lesko to explore the critical role of proper support for girls in sports and its impact on confidence, performance, and long-term leadership development. Through data and storytelling, they uncover how societal messages shape girls’ participation in athletics—and how the right support can empower girls to stay in the game, build confidence, and become future leaders.
April 20, 2026
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Trail Society
In this episode of Trail Society, Sarah Lesko joins the hosts to share her unique journey from collegiate running at Yale to her work in medicine and community health. Dr. Lesko discusses how her passion for running, coupled with her background as a family doctor and public health advocate, led her to co-found Bras for Girls.
January 28, 2025
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The Lane 9 Podcast
Come for all of the things Sarah has done in the sport of running and for female athletes up to this point, but stay for the hot takes, and unfiltered reality checks, on what really needs to happen within the NCAA to protect female athletes and keep them in sports at all levels, for the long run.
November 21, 2024
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WAIT. HOLD UP... WHAT?
The simple intervention of a sports bra along with the normalization of body development can change the trajectory of a girl’s relationship with body movement for her whole life.
In this episode, we talk about the importance of participating in sports, teaching girls about the normal ways in which our bodies change throughout our lives, and building confidence in our girls.
August 27, 2024
LISTENArticles
Kwek Society December 2025 Newsletter
Bras for girls gets mentioned with a lovely video by Dr. Lesko!
December 18, 2025
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FRÉ Skincare
The FRÉ Positive Beauty Awards honor and support female leaders who are making significant positive impacts in their communities and beyond. Bras for Girls was honored to receive this award in 2025.
March 2, 2025
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Women in Sports + Events
Sarah Lesko was a finalist for the 2024 Women of Inspiration Award. This award honors a female in our community who is making a positive impact on the business of sports and events while serving as a positive role model and mentor for other women.
May 22, 2024
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Women's Running
Bras for Girls Gears Up to Equip and Empower More Girls Than Ever
May 17, 2022
Runner's World
The Bras for Girls Nonprofit Helps Support Young Runners in Need
July 8, 2022
Videos
Local non-profit gives bras to girls in need - New Day NW
Bras For Girls has made it their mission to provide young girls in Washington and across the country with access to sports bras and education. #newdaynw
TOGETHER // This Olympian Is Fundraising For The Next Generation Of Girls In Sport
"Initially I didn’t know that I was supposed to wear a sports bra and I didn’t even have any” - Sara McMann
Did you know 1 in 4 girls do not have access to a sports bra? Let's change that. Our goal is to help fund 1,000 sports bras this spring, will you join us?
Bras For Girls Conference
Dr. Sarah Lesko spoke about the importance of normalizing breast development for female athletes and about the Bra Fit Guide that Bras for Girls provides to all recipients
March 20, 2024