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Empowering Kentucky girls through movement, mentorship, and research

10/12/2026

Happy International Day of the Girl! ✨

Today, we recognize the importance of creating opportunities for girls to be active and experience the lifelong benefits of movement.

It’s one of the reasons Dr. Mary Lloyd Ireland co-founded AGHW:
“As a Kentuckian and former athlete, I understand how critical sports and movement are for promoting health. We motivate girls to be active and get their parents out there with them to improve the health of Kentuckians.”

10/09/2026

It’s Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day! 👟🚲🛼

Today, we’re joining Fayette County Public Schools and Safe Routes to School Lexington in celebrating active ways to get to school! Whether walking, biking, or rolling, starting the school day with movement is a great way to build healthy habits💙

09/30/2026

Tune into our virtual Coffee Talk with Dr. Greg Pitts, CEO of Commonwealth Hand and Physical Therapy, CEO of Commonwealth Hand Technology, CEO of Bluegrass Properties, and Partner of Confluent Health. He will be discussing “Aging Strong: Protecting Hands, Joints, and Active Lifestyles”.

A former U.S. Army Reserve Captain, Certified Hand Therapist, and longtime occupational therapist, Dr. Greg Pitts has built a career advancing hand therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, and ergonomics. He is the founder and owner of Commonwealth Hand Therapy and has served as a clinician, educator, researcher, and lecturer, with numerous book chapters and research articles published throughout his career. Register here: https://bit.ly/CoffeeTalkPitts

09/23/2026

Celebrating Movement Mentors alumna Maria Carey!🎉

Maria was one of the seven 2026 Fulbright grant recipients from the University of Kentucky and was awarded an English Teaching Assistantship in Estonia!

In May, Maria was also recognized as a Movement Mentors Rising Star for her initiative, positive energy, and dedication. We’re proud to see her continue making an impact beyond Movement Mentors! 🤩

🔗Read more about Maria and her Fulbright experience here: https://uknow.uky.edu/student-news/uk-represented-7-fulbright-recipients

09/21/2026

📺 Movement Mentors on the Big Screen! 💙
You might spot some familiar faces in the University of Kentucky’s new football commercial! We’re excited to see Movement Mentors featured as an example of UK’s impact across Kentucky.

🔗Watch the full commercial through the link below and in our Stories! https://youtu.be/33wSDN5lsLE?is=Gpqub1khbi_3L7pL

09/14/2026

Meet our AGHW undergraduate research assistants! 🌟

➡️Swipe to get to know the students bringing new perspectives, curiosity, and a shared interest in research that promotes physical activity, health, and overall well-being. We look forward to watching them grow as researchers!

09/09/2026

Did you know nearly 80% of young adults report feeling lonely, and only 25% of teens are getting enough physical activity?

Our newest AGHW publication highlights how Movement Mentors connects undergraduate students with youth through movement, mentorship, and community outreach — turning research into real-world impact.

🔗Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2026.2694640

08/31/2026

✨ Meet the 2026-2027 Movement Mentors Executive Board! ✨

We’re kicking off a new year of Movement Mentors with a leadership team that is ready to guide, grow, and inspire the organization in the year ahead.
➡️Swipe to meet these incredible student leaders! 💙

08/24/2026

💙 Welcome back, Wildcats! 🐾

Looking to get involved, earn volunteer hours, and make an impact in the community this semester? Become a Movement Mentor! Connect with fellow UK students, build leadership skills, and be a positive role model for youth in our community.

🔗 Applications are now open! Register through the link in our Stories or Linktree.

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08/21/2026

Meet our newest Board Member, Dr. Tim Uhl! 👋

Dr. Uhl is a Professor in the UK College of Health Sciences with 41 years of experience as a physical therapist and athletic trainer. He is passionate about helping people find ways to stay active and build healthy habits for life. We’re thrilled to have his expertise on the Board as we continue to advance our mission!

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720 Sports Center Drive
Lexington, KY
40506

Telephone

859.323.9850

Website

https://linktr.ee/ukaghw

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