Why NFL's Philadelphia Eagles sports bra pledge is so important for girls' sport
Hear how NFL team Philadelphia Eagles have boosted girls' confidence out on the field.
The Philadelphia Eagles set up a girls Flag Football league in 2022, which has subsequently grown to 52 teams and this year they鈥檒l donate over 30,000 sports bras to athletes in need. Palumbo Lady Griffins player Ruth Duink and her coach Chris Donnelly discuss how having access to sports bras has boosted the girls confidence out on the field.
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(Photo: Palumbo Griffins at Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the Philadelphia Eagles. Credit: Philadelphia Eagles)
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