SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

Our mission at PGSSU is to build a safe, empowering space where female students come together to feel strong, confident, and supported through movement and sisterhood.

Hello Future Sweat Sisters,

If you’re reading this, it’s not by accident. Something inside you is ready for more… more confidence, more sisterhood, more strength, and more space to be fully yourself.

My name is Heavenly Donkor, and as Captain of PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT at Syracuse University, I want you to know that this is not just a fitness organization. This is a home. A safe space. A sisterhood built on growth, vulnerability, power, and real connection. This community was created for the girl who is learning to love her body, the girl who wants to feel stronger, the girl who wants to walk into rooms with confidence, and the girl who just wants to be surrounded by women who genuinely want to see her win.

To every student who has shown interest, I see you, and I’m so proud of you already. You don’t need to look a certain way or have a certain level of experience. You just need a heart that’s ready to grow. Inside PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT, you’ll find more than workouts. You’ll find accountability, laughter, encouragement, hard days turned into powerful ones, and friendships that feel safe and real. You’ll find a space where you can show up as you are, and leave feeling stronger than when you walked in.

We are building more than bodies. We are building confident women. And I can’t wait for you to be part of this.

The main purpose of PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT is to fight childhood obesity by empowering women to lead healthier, more active lives. Each semester, chapters participate in a community service project that gives back locally through movement and mentorship, creating real impact beyond campus.

As a member, you become part of a supportive sisterhood that values wellness, accountability, and connection. Members take part in weekly sweat shows and special wellness events curated by the chapter’s Health Leaders. You’ll also learn how small, consistent lifestyle choices add up to healthier habits, while gaining opportunities to step into leadership and make a meaningful difference in your campus and community.

We invite you to take the first step towards a healthier, happier you by joining us at PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT. Together, let’s redefine what it means to be strong, confident, and unstoppable.

MEET the CAPTAIN: Heavenly

(major: Health & Exercise Science)

FAVORITE WAY TO SWEAT: “I love dancing, lifting and playing sports.”

Heavenly D.

IMPORTANT: Membership is open for 24 hours only on these four specific dates each academic year:

• September 1
• October 1
• November 1

Be sure to select Syracuse University on your membership form so our team captain is notified about your sign-up, and you can pick up your T-shirt on campus. We can’t wait to make fitness fun with you!

Making Fitness Fun Since 2016

• Founder: Kaiesha Greene
• Team Anniversary: June 20, 2016
• Charter Day: TBD
• Instagram: @prettygirlssweatsu

Want to join our health leadership team?

Check out the open positions on below!

GIVING BACK

Relentless in the mission to end childhood obesity for future generations — PGS donates a portion of profits to their 501(c)3 nonprofit SWEAT MAKES CENTS. 

SWEAT MAKES CENTS trains young health leaders and wellness journalists at 30 college campuses nationwide and awards scholarships. 

Over 5,000 girls have completed the 9-month SWEAT MAKES CENTS programs, impacted 20,000+ peers — and are on track to building healthy families and fulfilling the SMC vision they started in college.

Join our team! Apply HERE by June 1st.