Empowering Girls Through Athletics

In June 2008, State of Missouri, officially recognized Throwing and Growing as a 501c3 foundation serving the community with youth programs centered around an athletic success model that smoothly translates into a blueprint for a successful life. Every year,the foundation provides free Summer programs and after school activities for girls ages 8 to 18 in the City of St. Louis, Missouri and surrounding areas. 
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About Our Founder

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Myrle Mensey (Founder) 2011 World Masters Champion, certified USA Track & Field Level-2 Youth Specialization Coach and  2009 USA Track & Field Masters Athlete of the Year for women over 60. Myrle has set over a half dozen American track and field records, ranked #1 for over 5 consecutive years and brought home a bronze & silver metals in World Masters' Championships.

She is the recipient of the Helen Stephens Memorial Award and the Bernice Holland Award for outstanding performance by a Woman Masters Athlete in field events. 
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