Wears Woody Blog

Michael Chase’s custom collaboration with Wears Woody is rooted in resilience, purpose, and meaningful connection. A survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Michael has since dedicated his life to helping others face adversity with courage through his work as a speaker, author, and founder of the Reflective Journey Foundation. His partnership with Wears Woody grew naturally from a genuine connection to the brand and its values.

Jessica MacDougall is a behavior analyst, mother of two, and passionate distance runner whose journey began in 2010 as a way to find balance amid the demands of work and family. Since then, she has competed in major races including the New York City and Chicago Marathons and is now preparing for the Boston Marathon while partnering with Wears Woody to raise funds for charity.

Jessica’s not a lifelong athlete, nor born into a running family. Rather, she’s a mom with two jobs. She works as a behavioral analyst for her local school district, along with consulting for two home programs. Her husband, Matt, coaches the Drew University men’s lacrosse team, and her two high-school aged kids have their own schedules, practices, and needs. Jessica’s daily calendar never empties, but finding time to run has been something that makes it all more manageable. 

For Jess, running has always been about more than crossing finish lines—it’s about using every mile to make a difference. In this story, we follow how a chance encounter at a lacrosse tournament turned into a purpose-driven partnership between Jess and Wears Woody.

Ellie gets injured in the final moments of UNC's pursuit of a 4th NCAA title.

The best selection of summer hats, American-made apparel, and vibes that cannot be recreated; Wears Woody and The Seaport Summer Market is a must do these upcoming weekends!

At Wears Woody, we believe in empowering individuals who are living with type 1 diabetes. We are constantly inspired by the stories of young athletes who refuse to let this disease stop them from achieving their goals and aspirations.

Wears Woody is pleased to announce the launch of our new athlete program!