In partnership with the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable, Marvella Mobile will participate in Mental Health Day at the Indiana State Fair. Marvella staff will provide information about how to deal with stress and tips for positive mental health outcomes, including messaging in partnership with the Women's Sports Foundation about how sports participation can lower depression and anxiety and how girls who play sports are more involved in other extracurricular activities in school, are more likely to be involved in community service, and have higher levels of meaning and purpose.

Location: Newfields, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN  46208

In partnership with Catch the Stars Foundation, Marvella Mobile will participate in the Foundation’s signature Back to School Celebration at Newfields. Children in need of backpacks for the upcoming school year will visit booths of a variety of community organizations, earn a stamp, and secure a backpack filled with a multitude of school supplies.

Location: North curb of Maryland just East of Westin Lane (Hudnut Commons)

Marvella Mobile will have a dedicated spot near the WNBA All-Star festivities and will interact with many fans and visitors, such as the 2,500 youth expected at the All-Star Bounce, a half-mile non-competitive dribble route from the American Legion Mall to Monument Circle and the WNBA Live fan festival presented by Panini at the Indiana Convention Center across the street. Marvella Mobile will have two pop-a-shot stations and VR sports experiences alongside mental health, wellness and leadership programming. Kids and families will create “Marvella Moments” on video and take home branded swag.

Location: On North Street adjacent to the American Legion Mall

Marvella Mobile will be activated during registration. 2,500 youth are expected at the All-Star Bounce, a half-mile non-competitive dribble route from the American Legion Mall to Monument Circle

Location:  North curb of Maryland just East of Westin Lane (Hudnut Commons)

Marvella Mobile will have a dedicated spot near the WNBA All-Star festivities and will interact with many fans and visitors, such as the WNBA Live fan festival presented by Panini at the Indiana Convention Center across the street. Marvella Mobile will have two pop-a-shot stations and VR sports experiences alongside mental health, wellness and leadership programming.

Location: Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

In partnership with Tamika Catchings’ Catch the Stars Foundation, Marvella Mobile will launch alongside Tamika’s youth basketball clinic. With support provided by Lucas Oil and Taft,  this event will feature a multi-sport clinic at the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience, incorporating physical literacy, mental health tips and leadership inspiration.

With support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), Marvella has curated inspiring messages from Tamika, Lauren Holiday and Jackie Joyner-Kersee  about overcoming adversity and pursuing health equity. The messages will be delivered using Spokenote’s innovative technology linked through QR codes on trading cards given to the clinic participants.

February 5, 2025, marks the 39th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). This celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power.

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