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Started as 10-week walking challenge, 10 years ago, by 2 friends (@vanessatreks + @morgantreks), is now a global movement of 1M+ Black women. GirlTREK is the largest health movement and nonprofit organization for Black women and girls in the U.S. We encourage Black women to walk 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, as an act of radical self-care.
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Menu A HealthRevolution forBlack Women Walking towards healing and liberation Join the Movement 1227323 women have taken the GirlTREK Pledge GirlTREK is a LifeSavingSISTERHOOD Were a global movement of Black women leveraging the historic legacy of walking and the power of selfcare as a pathway to heal and transform our lives. We believe walking 30 minutes a day is a radical act of selflove and the root of a cultural revolution. Current State of Black Womens Health 510 Year less life expectancy for Black women behind other racial groups 81 of Black women are overweight 52 of Black women are obese 20 less likely to engage in physical activity Health Benefits GirlTREKs Members Experience 61 report losing weight on average 15lbs 90 diagnosed with depression said walking improved their symptoms 56 sustained 5 days or more of walking for 1 year or more 28 report being prescribed less medication 78 have been inspired to try new fitness activities Far more than a walking group we exist to bring health and happiness to the doorsteps of 700 million Black women worldwide. We are a campaign to heal intergenerational trauma fight systemic racism and transform Black lives.

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