Hello, Fall!!
Buckle in, it's a busy month here at BIO Girls!
In this edition of Good News, a chance to support the BIO Girls mission through our silent auction, a look at 2025 programs, World Mental Health Day and more!
Thanks for being here and supporting the thousands of adolescent girls we serve annually.
Ready, Set, Bid!!!
October 10th is our 6th Annual Gala presented by Crown Jewels! We cannot wait for an evening of celebration, opportunity, and storytelling. This proceeds from this evening fuel so much of our mission's work. You can support us by attending?(only a few tickets remain) or bidding on our Silent Auction?from afar!
Over 100 packages to select from, there's truly something for everyone. Open now until Thursday evening at 9:15 pm. Pickup in Fargo, ND
World Mental Health Day
Coincidentally, October 10th also happens to be World Mental Health Day.?
National statistics show that 1 in 4 girls fall into a clinical mental health diagnosis. The number of girls who often felt nervous, worried or fearful has jumped by 55% over the past five years.?Mental health and self-esteem are closely entwined. Our mission at BIO Girls is to improve self-esteem in adolescent girls.
And we do have good news: BIO Girls is working. Read more?about our findings at BIO Girls this year.
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2025 Programs
Just like that we're up to 90 BIO Girls programs signed on for 2025!
Some new and returning program locations for 2025 include:?Centerville, IA, Dickinson, ND, Fisher, MN, Mapleton, ND...and so many more!
Check out this month's update of new and returning programs to find a location nearest you!
2023 ND YBRS Data
Every two years, the CDC administers the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) to teens in middle and high schools throughout the country. In North Dakota in 2023, the ND YRBS statistics provide evidence of a mental health crisis.
That's all for now! Thanks for being here!
See you next month.
With Kindness,
The BIO Girls Team