,

 

You may have heard my story. I'm the swimmer from the University of Kentucky who was forced to compete against a man at the women's NCAA championships.

 

But I'm not speaking out because of what happened to me. Rather, I'm speaking louder because there are thousands of young women and girls who are told they need to "shut up."

 

They're told men deserve women's trophies. That men deserve their scholarships. And that men should use women's locker rooms.

 

Well, I disagree. And I will not shut up.

 

I won't sit by and let other women and girls have their accomplishments erased and their safety put at risk.

 

 

 

I joined the Leadership Institute to educate, activate, and mobilize thousands of young women and men to fight for their rights.

 

The Leadership Institute organized and funded my speaking tour on college campuses all over the country. My colleagues and I start conversations, recruit ambassadors, and help others make a big difference in their communities.

 

My team at the Leadership Institute and I plan to go back on the road this fall, speaking out across the country. Will you donate $1,000, $500, $250, $100, or even $50 to support this most urgent effort?

 

If you donate at least $100 you will get a copy of my new book!

 

, please donate as generously as you can right now! And remember, if you give $100 or more, you'll get a copy of my new book.

 

Sincerely,

 

Riley Gaines

Director, The Riley Gaines Center

at the Leadership Institute