Women's History Month 2026
Her Strides
for Legacy
Walk with purpose. Honor our legacy. Empower the next generation of women leaders through Black Girl Ventures Foundation.
March
1–31, 2026
$50K
Regional Goal
SCR
South Central Region
Our Fundraising Goal
Together, we're raising $50,000 for Black Girl Ventures Foundation. Funds raised through t-shirt purchases, sponsorships, and participation directly support the BGV NextGen Program.
The Challenge
SCR Her Strides for Legacy
March 1–March 31, 2026 • Walk any day • Track miles in Strava
Step 1
Get Your T-Shirt
Each Mother Member, Associate, and Father is encouraged to purchase the official t-shirt. Proceeds benefit Black Girl Ventures Foundation and the BGV NextGen Program.
Ships to your door
Step 2
Join Our Strava Club
Download Strava, then join our club: SCR Her Strides for Legacy. This is where we’ll track miles all month and celebrate participation.
Step 3
Pink • Walk • Fundraise
Wear pink and hit the streets. Open Strava, hit Record, and walk 3 miles anytime during March.
Share photos/videos and ask friends and family to sponsor you using the donation link on this page.
#HerStrides4Legacy #SCR #JJOA #WomensHistoryMonth
Official Merchandise
Get Your T-Shirt
Purchase the official t-shirt and support our $50,000 regional goal.
T-Shirt Preview
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Official Walk T-Shirt
Purchase the official t-shirt and support our $50,000 regional goal.
- ✓ Commemorative design
- ✓ Multiple sizes available
- ✓ Proceeds support Black Girl Ventures Foundation
Having trouble ordering? Contact the Women’s History Month Committee
Download & Share
Walk Flyer
Use this flyer to share with family, friends, local organizations, and potential partners. Sharing the flyer helps expand our reach beyond the chapter and strengthen community impact.
Our Beneficiary
Black Girl Ventures Foundation
Supporting the BGV NextGen Program
Why We’re Partnering
Black Girl Ventures Foundation expands access to community, capital, and capacity-building for under-resourced founders. Our Women’s History Month effort contributes to the BGV NextGen Program—supporting emerging leaders and future innovators.
Your participation directly supports leadership development and access to capital for the next generation oflegacy builders.
Learn more about Black Girl Ventures Foundation →Our Regional Goal
Our goal is to raise at least $50,000 through t-shirt purchases and sponsorships to support economic empowerment and legacy-building across the nation.
How You Can Help
- • Purchase the official t-shirt
- • Join the Strava club and log miles all March
- • Invite a sponsor (individual, chapter, or community partner)
- • Share this website link widely
Support Our Mission
Become a Sponsor
Supporter
$100
Recognition in social media and digital collateral.
Advocate
$500
Highlighted in social media and digital collateral.
Legacy Champion
$1,000
Dedicated page in the digital collateral + dedicated social media gratitude post.
Sponsor a Walker or Chapter
Share this page with family, friends, local organizations, and community partners to help sponsor your individual or chapter walks.
Sponsor NowHonoring Our Women
Digital Legacy Booklet
Submit a woman to be honored in our regional digital keepsake. Celebrate the women whose impact deserves to be preserved and shared across our region.
Submit Your Honoree
Click below to access the Legacy Booklet submission form.
Open Legacy Booklet FormMark Your Calendar
Upcoming Events
MAR
1–31
Her Strides for Legacy Walk Challenge
Puchase your t-shirt, pick a date, put on pink, & hit the streets
MAR
21
Legacy Booklet Submission Deadline
Submit your SCR honoree for the digital Legacy Booklet by March 21st at midnight.
Celebrate a woman who has made an impact in your life.
Meet Our Committee
SCR Women's History Month
As a committee, we are deeply excited to lead this important work — honoring the women who paved the way, celebrating those shaping impact today, and inspiring those who will lead tomorrow.
Women’s History Month is not just a moment of reflection. It is an opportunity to educate, elevate, and engage our region in meaningful ways. Through thoughtful initiatives, educational programming, and legacy-centered storytelling, we seek to highlight the strides of women across time.
We look forward to bringing forward initiatives that inform, empower, and create space for women’s excellence to be both seen and celebrated.
JoAnna Ross
Committee Chair
El Paso-Southern New Mexico
Jessica Hampton
Committee Member
Red River
LaVerne Taylor
Committee Member
South Belt Houston
Michaelle Shankle
Committee Member
Clear Lake/Bay Area
General Inquiries
Contact the Women’s History Month Committee