A new year brings new goals, and a club on campus is here to support women working on their fitness and wellness goals. CHXX Who Lift is a club that was started in 2022 at TCU. It promotes women’s empowerment and healthy workout habits through a community of college women.

Jaci Budreck, the president of CHXX, said the club is a place where women can discuss challenging topics like body image, mental health and community. Budreck also shared that club membership has grown to more than 300 current members and has the opportunity to grow more as this year’s meetings begin.

“We are at a whopping 2,900% increase from when CHXX first started in 2022,” Budreck said. “Going from the 10 initial members to over 300 has been exceptional to see.”

Libby Dolan, a junior nursing major and vice president of CHXX, said the club has made her feel supported during her first two years of college.

“I have especially enjoyed education events related to women’s health, wellness and nutrition in addition to taking exercise classes around the Fort Worth area,” Dolan said. “I am grateful for the friendships I’ve fostered through this organization, and I look forward to what’s to come in the following semesters!”

Cece Murphy, a junior journalism major and former executive board member, said the club has been a constant throughout her time at TCU.

“Working alongside some amazing women to help run this club helped me grow in the TCU community and as a person,” Murphy said. “I learned useful academic skills like networking, time management and social media managing, but also grew in my leadership skills like teamwork and encouragement.”

According to Budreck, the club’s mission to empower women has spread not just around TCU but to other colleges as well.

“The club has continued to grow on TCU’s campus, other college campuses, on social media, as well as via word of mouth,” Budreck said.

Budreck is thrilled to have been part of the club’s growth over the past three years, but more importantly, the growth of so many women on campus.

CHXX Who Lift meets a couple of times a semester. Find more information on TCU Engage.