ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons Youth Fund is intensifying its push to remove barriers for girls’ participation in sports, announcing a new partnership Tuesday with the national nonprofit Operation Warm.

As part of its FLY:FWD initiative, the fund will distribute 16,000 sports bras to schools and community organizations in 38 Georgia counties — a measure aimed at helping girls feel confident and supported while playing.

What is the FLY:FWD initiative?

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The program kicks into high gear on Tuesday when FLY:FWD, the Falcons cheerleaders and team mascot Freddie Falcon distributee sports bras and provide programming at the Warren Boys & Girls Club in southeast Atlanta.

The event is one of many led by the Falcons as they work to advance girls flag football in Georgia and beyond

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