Empowering Young Women in Santa Cruz County
The Reggie Stephens Foundation is excited to support the Helene R. Bouchard Scholarship, a CrossFit program for high school girls focusing on foundational fitness principles, female mentorship, and personal resilience strategies to strengthen the body and the mind. This scholarship is offered in honor of the late Helene R. Bouchard – athlete, mother, loving community member, and former co-owner of CrossFit Santa Cruz Central – with the goal of increasing access to physical and emotional health for young female athletes in Santa Cruz County.
This program is offered for FREE to eligible participants, made possible through a partnership with Project Daraja – a Santa Cruz nonprofit focused on building bridges to wellness – CrossFit Santa Cruz Central, and generous donations from community members like you!
We are proud to launch our inaugural cohort in March 2025, creating an opportunity for young women across Santa Cruz County high schools to access holistic fitness, wellness, and empowerment. This first cohort will include participants from the Reggie Stephens Foundation’s flag football and 7-on-7 teams, marking a first step in expanding access to these opportunities across the county.
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Sponsor a Participant
Your Donations in Action
- $250 – Sponsors one participant for 5-Week Program
- $500 – Sponsors one participant for 10-Week Program
- Other – Every dollar helps make the Bouchard Scholarship a reality!
