Bruise Almighty #17

The Preacher of Pain

Join Date?: June 2009
First Bout?: East Coast Derby Extravaganza 2010!
Best Position?: Offensive blocker
What brought you to DDR?: I fell in love with derby as a fan of Providence Roller Derby in ’05, so when I moved to Lancaster, I jumped at the chance to be part of this amazing sport. The support and dedication of my teammates is one of the things that kept me here.
What keeps your wheels turning?: Being part of this team has been a constant reminder that I can do anything I want if I work hard and don’t give up.
What is your most embarrassing derby moment?: My first month or two on skates was one long embarrassing moment…
What is your proudest derby moment?: Getting my jerseys and seeing my name and number in print for the first time.
Got any injury stories?: Just one nasty bruise that won't go away.
Impress us with your skating skills…: I may be small, but I hit hard. And the bony shoulders leave sweet bruises!
Derby props?: Skates: Riedell 126 boots with vinyl plates
Wheels: Atom G-Rods
Protective Gear: Scabs pads
Must-Haves: custom Gladiator mouthguard