The BIO Girls Blog
Find Your Kind 5K is back: Presented by bCBSND Caring Foundation
Find Your Kind 5K is back and presented by BCBSND Caring Foundation. Run, walk or jog to support mental wellness in adolescent girls across our region!
MYRA Foundation & BIO Girls
We are beyond thankful for the Myra Foundation’s continued support with a generous $10,000 donation for our 2025 programs in Grand Forks, ND. Read more about how their steady partnership over the past three years has been a cornerstone for young girls!
Wells & BIO Girls
Wells has been a long-time supporter of the BIO Girls mission. See their impact as an Official Partner.
‘Women Leading the Way’ Panel Proceeds Go to BIO Girls
Women’s History Month kicked off with the Women Leading the Way panel in Aitkin, where women and girls gathered to discuss leadership, mentorship, and breaking barriers. Proceeds from the event supported BIO Girls. View the full video here.
BIO Girls Awarded $20,500 from CHI St. Alexius Health
BIO Girls was awarded a generous $20,500 from CHI St. Alexius Health in support of our Bismarck-Mandan, ND programming! Read more about how CHI St. Alexius is supporting BIO Girls in 2025!
February 2025 Grant Highlights
We are so grateful for each opportunity we get to spread the BIO Girls mission and grant dollars are another way our generous region makes this possible. Check out this month’s grant highlights!
March Update | 2025 BIO Girls Programs
March Update | See our new & returning program locations for 2025.
Volunteer Highlight — Mindy Anderson
Mindy’s dedication to BIO Girls continues to make an impact, not only in the lives of the participants but also within her own family. Learn more about Mindy in the most recent highlight!!
Attention, Focus, and Concentration Difficulties Don’t Necessarily Mean “ADHD”
Dr. Kohlhase shares that not every focus or attention struggle is ADHD. Uncover the nuances behind attention and focus difficulties. Learn why many people self-diagnose ADHD and what other emotional health issues may be at play, from anxiety to developmental trauma.
2024 BIO Girls Annual Report
Our 2024 Annual Report is here. Thank you to all who volunteered, donated, sponsored, and supported our efforts to reach girls across the Midwest. 2025, here we come!
Richland Wilkin Community Foundation & BIO Girls
Thank you to Richland Wilkin Community Foundation for supporting BIO Girls! Read more about how RWCF’s support has helped BIO Girls thrive since 2018!
Volunteer Highlight — Kjiesta Moch
Now in her fifth year of empowering young girls, Kjiesta is grateful for the opportunity to mentor and instill confidence in the next generation. Learn more about Kjiesta in the most recent highlight!!
Volunteer Highlight — Ashley Nerhus
For this volunteer, her journey with BIO Girls has been life-changing, not just for the girls she mentors, but for herself as well. Learn more about Ashley in the most recent highlight!!
February Update | 2025 BIO Girls Programs
February Update | See our new & returning program locations for 2025.
January 2025 Grant Highlights
We are so grateful for each opportunity we get to spread the BIO Girls mission and grant dollars are another way our generous region makes this possible. Check out this month’s grant highlights!
Nourishing Our Minds & Bodies | Be Sip Smart
BIO Girls is proud to team up with Kara Strum, RD, LRD, of Sanford Health as she shares her expertise on the importance of staying hydrated and being sip smart.
Nourishing Our Minds & Bodies | Be Caffeine Conscious
BIO Girls is proud to team up with Kara Strum, RD, LRD, of Sanford Health as she shares her expertise on the question of whether caffeine is safe for kids.
Nourishing Our Minds & Bodies | Focus on Fiber
BIO Girls is proud to team up with Kara Strum, RD, LRD, of Sanford Health as she shares why it is important to get enough fiber in your diet.
Volunteer Highlight - Michelle Hintz
For this volunteer, her journey with BIO Girls has been life-changing, not just for the girls she mentors, but for herself as well. Learn more about Michelle in the most recent highlight!!
Nourishing Our Minds & Bodies | Nourish Your Heart
BIO Girls is proud to team up with Kara Strum, RD, LRD, of Sanford Health as she shares some key strategies to build heart-healthy habits.