For the past year, the SKATE for Girls UIUC team has worked tirelessly to reestablish our organization in the UIUC area. After jumping through numerous administrative hoops, we finally began our programming this fall. So, over the summer, Mayumi (Founder and President), Joyce (Treasurer), and I met each week to begin drafting a curriculum and preparing the materials we needed. Although I loved spending time with my two best friends while doing work to support an organization

This fall, SKATE for Girls launched its first program in Champaign-Urbana in partnership with Kenwood Elementary School. Our incredible volunteers, in both the skating rink and the classroom, helped bring the program to life. In this series of Volunteer Spotlights, we’re highlighting their experiences, reflections, and favorite moments working with the students. Mayumi SKATE for Girls Illinois President It has been such a joy and honor to see SKATE for Girls expand to centra