Mission Statement
Change the Lines is dedicated to empowering girls and women in sports to excel by fostering respect, inclusivity, and equality.
We raise awareness, provide education, and advocate for change, working with players, coaches, parents, and communities to ensure every girl and woman has the opportunity to succeed—free from harassment and exclusion.
My Story
I started skating when I was seven. Like many girls, I was guided toward figure skating — because that’s the “typical” path. My twin brother? He started hockey.
At first, I was fine with it. I got the sparkly skates. He got the hockey pads. Then I found out there was no checking in figure skating. That was a deal-breaker. 🙂 And just like that, my hockey journey began.
The game was fun. Fast. I made friends — boys and girls. But as I got older, hockey started to turn its back on me. Teammates. Opponents. Coaches. Even parents and leagues. One by one, they fed me into a cycle of roadblocks, abuse, and silence.
It started small. Coaches yelling at boys to “stop skating like a girl.” Then, my ponytail became a target — an excuse to hurt me on the ice. And this year, it escalated to something I never imagined: An all-star teammate sent a video saying he wanted to put a bullet in my head. Why? Just because I love the game?
“He wanted to put a bullet in my head.”
But here’s the thing — my story isn’t unique. And it’s not just hockey. This cycle has existed for decades. Girls stay quiet because speaking up means retaliation.
But hockey taught me how to battle. How to take a hit and keep going. So that’s what I’m doing.
Two years ago, I partnered with Lucky Pucks and started South Florida’s first all-girls hockey team — the Jr. Lucky Pucks. We began with one team. Today, we have four. Over 60 families. New stories. New dreams.
After the death threat, I was done. Done watching this happen. Done pretending the system isn’t broken.
That’s why I created Change the Lines. Because no girl should have to fight just to play.
“No girl should have to fight just to play.”
If nothing changes, these girls will face the same battles we did. But we can stop the cycle. Right now.
Have questions, want to share your story, or looking for ways to collaborate? We’d love to hear from you. Let’s work together to build a more inclusive future for girls and women in sports.
Help Us Get Our First Goal
We're raising $5,000 in startup funding to establish the non-profit 501(c)(3) and purchase the necessary platforms to launch our program. We will use the remaining funds to solicate volunteer board members, and establish our intial social media presence.
Help Us Get Our First Goal
We're raising $5,000 in startup funding to establish the non-profit 501(c)(3) and purchase the necessary platforms to launch our program. We will use the remaining funds to solicate volunteer board members, and establish our intial social media presence.
Help Us Get Our First Goal
We're raising $5,000 in startup funding to establish the non-profit 501(c)(3) and purchase the necessary platforms to launch our program. We will use the remaining funds to solicate volunteer board members, and establish our intial social media presence.