Joslyn's Fundraising Page
$5,000.00 raised
$5,000.00 goal
A MESSAGE FROM Joslyn
Thank you for your gift to Bras for Girls. I am so proud and excited to run the 2024 New York City Marathon and fundraise for this incredible organization. Bras for Girls is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to reducing barriers for girls in sport. 

I grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan where I competed on the cross country and track teams for City Middle School (GRPS) and Catholic Central High School. And I was fortunate enough to continue running in college at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. 

Over the years I have ran with and competed against a number of girls who didn't have access to or the financial means to purchase a sports bra, or even the knowledge that they exist. Sports bras are essential for young women to continue their athletic careers as their bodies change.

Since its inception in 2017, Bras for Girls has donated over 71,000 new, high quality sports bra to sports teams, school programs, and community programs for girls between the ages of 8-18. Additionally, they provide breast development education booklets and resources.

Your donation will go towards covering warehouse costs, bra and booklet shipping and purchasing needed bra inventory beyond what is already donated by brands. Specifically, your donation will provide: 

$50 - 3 sports bras 
$100 - 7 sports bras 
$250 - 17 sports bras 
$500 - 33 sports bras 
$1,000 - 67 sports bras 
$2,500 - 167 sports bras 
$5,000 - 333 sports bras 
$10,000 - 667 sports bras

Some information from Bras for Girls' website: 

+ Nationally, only 20% of girls engage in at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity, a lower rate than boys. Girlsโ€™ participation drops off significantly from ages 10-17. 

 + 46% of girls reported their breasts affected their sports and exercise participation. 

+ More than 50% of girls did not wear a sports bra with exercise. 

+ 87% of girls wanted to know more about breast development. 

+ 44% wanted to know more about sports bras and breasts in sport. 

+ โ€œI canโ€™t find the right sports braโ€ and โ€œI am embarrassed by excessive breast movementโ€ were identified barriers. 

+ 73% of girls reported at least one breast-specific concern in relation to sports and exercise 


  • Joslyn Fox made a $595.00 donation
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  • Anonymous made a $600.00 donation
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  • Matteah Reppart made a $75.00 donation

    good job!!

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  • In memory of Louis Kar-beloved father made a $100.00 donation

    Proud of you, Jos!

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  • Hannah Mulroe made a $20.00 donation

    Way to go Jos!!!

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  • Michael Fox made a $50.00 donation

    Good luck in the race. let us all know how you did ;-)

    $50.00
  • William Beatty made a $100.00 donation

    Hi Jos from Uncle Bill & Aunt Kelly best of luck running the New York marathon glad to help with the fundraiser.

    $100.00
  • Daniil Fox made a $100.00 donation

    You got this. Go Jos!

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  • Paul Stephenson made a $50.00 donation
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  • Brian and Marcie Hillary made a $50.00 donation

    In honor of your hard work and your dad's coaching.

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  • Anonymous made a $25.00 donation
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  • In memory of Jennifer Panozzo made a $100.00 donation

    wishing you the very best on you run in New York. it reminds me of the time we went to see Jennifer run her first marathon in Chicago. it was one of the coldest days in October. But it was so much fun going from place to place to watch her go by. Have fun and thank you for the reminder to give to this wonderful cause. Love you, Twinkle and Phil

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  • Aimee Barney made a $10.00 donation

    Make dreams come true!

    $10.00
  • Taylor Kitchen made a $10.00 donation

    good luck Jos!!

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  • Anonymous made a $300.00 donation
    $300.00
  • Riley Hickman made a $75.00 donation

    good luck, Jos! proud of you!

    $75.00
  • Jan & Doug Kolehouse made a $20.00 donation

    Good luck Joslyn!

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  • Jenna Lindemann made a $20.00 donation

    Love this!๐Ÿ’—

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  • Joslyn Heckathorn made a $25.00 donation

    With Love from another family with a Loved "Joslyn" ~ that often reminded your dad of you ~ with an endearing smile of course! Know you are Loved!! I am praying Acts 20:24 for you to "finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given [you]โ€”the task of testifying to the good news of Godโ€™s grace."

    $25.00
  • Nancy Sykes made a $50.00 donation

    Good luck with your marathon, Jos!!

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  • Jodi Juzwik made a $25.00 donation
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  • Lily Carrier made a $200.00 donation

    This is awesome! Weโ€™re very proud of you!! Go Joslyn๐Ÿ‘

    $200.00
  • McKinneys made a $250.00 donation

    Good luck! Such a great cause to support!

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  • Mike Bronson made a $50.00 donation

    This is a great cause!! Good luck in NYC and have fun.

    $50.00
  • Jude Miller made a $35.00 donation

    Catholic Central Senior, good luck with the fund raising!!

    $35.00
  • The Zamzam Family made a $100.00 donation
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  • Missy Sharpe made a $200.00 donation

    Go, Joslyn! We are cheering you on from GR! -The Sharpe Family

    $200.00
  • West Michigan Harriers made a $100.00 donation

    We hope the solid foundation of hills and tempo runs during your high school years pave the way for a successful first marathon! Good Luck Jos!

    $100.00
  • Courtney Engstrom made a $50.00 donation
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  • Jackson Fox made a $200.00 donation

    You got this Jos! I'll see you in NYC!

    $200.00
  • Ashley Brennan made a $25.00 donation
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  • Cheryl Wyma made a $25.00 donation

    blessings!

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  • Lisa Fox made a $100.00 donation

    You got this, Jos! Remember your โ€œWhyโ€! Enjoy โ˜บ๏ธ. Love ๐Ÿ’— Mom & Dad

    $100.00
  • Mary Jo Fox made a $50.00 donation

    Best of luck, Joslyn, sending you much love and hugs.

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  • Michael Klein made a $25.00 donation
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  • Janet Novitsky made a $25.00 donation
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  • Nicole LaBine made a $50.00 donation

    love this cause!! from free the sports bra to now! xx

    $50.00
  • Cheri Mcclain-Beatty made a $200.00 donation

    So proud of you Sweet Pea! We love you and always root for you! Love, Boppa + Abi

    $200.00
  • Bennett Okun made a $10.00 donation

    Go Jos Go!

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  • Lauren Beatty made a $50.00 donation

    Proud of you!

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  • Kennedy Van Trump made a $50.00 donation

    so proud of u mama! love this cause hereโ€™s to the girls

    $50.00
  • Isabela Hoban made a $100.00 donation

    Bestie supporting bras!!!! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ’–

    $100.00
  • In memory of Grandma Lucille Ball made a $100.00 donation

    grandma Lucille ball Go girl! great cause.

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  • Ted Koerth made a $100.00 donation

    What a great cause. Enjoy the race!

    $100.00
  • Michele Fox made a $25.00 donation

    Congrats on being accepted for the marathon and good luck with your fundraising! such a great cause!!

    $25.00
  • Ribka Fox made a $100.00 donation

    What a great cause! With a daughter that has played basketball since she was 9, itโ€™s especially close to my heart. Happy to support you!

    $100.00
  • Xaviar Jaramillo made a $25.00 donation
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  • April Musky made a $20.00 donation

    Joslyn, I'm so excited for you to achieve and accomplish so much in the life. Love this fundraiser for girls! Keep it up girl! lol ๐Ÿ˜† Pun intended!

    $20.00
  • maya and macy guikema made a $50.00 donation
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  • Devon DiComo made a $10.00 donation

    GO JOS!!!!!!! so proud of you canโ€™t wait to see you kill this marathon!!!

    $10.00
  • Maeve Sheehan made a $50.00 donation

    Go Jos!๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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  • Hannah Metzger made a $25.00 donation
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  • Garrett McNamara made a $100.00 donation
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  • Anonymous made a $100.00 donation

    Go Jos! So proud of you!!!

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