Help Us Spread Awareness About Women Athlete’s Mental Health

Sportswomen go through a lot. Many athletes in our community have suffered silently while battling depression, overwhelm, self-doubt, anxiety, eating disorders, unfair treatment, identity loss, and more.

“We receive tons of messages from womxn athletes who are struggling with their mental health,” The Virago Project’s CEO Taylor Treacy said Monday, “We’ve decided to launch a Virtual 5k not only to spread awareness about the mental challenges womxn athletes go through, but also to give those athletes a space to reflect on the hurdles they’ve faced and how they’ve overcome them.”

On Thanksgiving morning, The Virago Project will run (or walk) 3.1 miles to reflect on the issues that have impacted the mental health of the global community of sportswomxn and womxn who work in sports.

Upon completing the 5k, The Virago Project will share it’s stories with other womxn athletes via social media, fill them with encouragement, and let them know they are not alone!

“I remember being alone on Thanksgiving Day when I was playing volleyball overseas in England. I know that there are other professional and state-side athletes who’s Thanksgiving Day plans have been derailed by the pandemic, so we’re hoping that this virtual event will provide a sense of community on a day that could be otherwise lacking communal activities”, said Treacy.

Join The Movement!

Do you want to join The Virago Project in raising awareness for womxn athlete mental health? Anyone can join, all you need to do is follow the steps below:

STEP 1: Download an app that allows you to track your 5k! We’re using the Nike Run App (free to download).

STEP 2: Walk or run your 5k with a family member, teammate, friend, or on your own. Take time to reflect on the challenges you’ve faced as a sportswomxn and how you’ve overcome them.

STEP 3: Use Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter to share that you’ve finished your 5K. Share your story or provide mental health encouragement for other womxn athletes. Tag @theviragoproject and use the hashtag: #AthletesForMentalHealth

Virtual Friendsgiving Event – Sunday, November 22, at 1:30pm EST

Join The Virago Project for a virtual Friendsgiving on Sunday (11/22) at 1:30pm EST. 

Those who participate in our virtual 5K and purchase our Thanksgiving 5k tshirt will be invited to eat, drink, connect, and talk about mental health with The Virago Project’s founders Taylor Treacy and Emily Zaslwasky.

T-shirts are $22 + shipping, and can be purchased at shoptheviragoproject.com