Sara Problem CAPTAIN Beaux Dozer Karmageddon Sassy Squash WINDY CITY ROLLERS SECOND WIND 2013 ROSTER # 26 # d8 # 42 # 10 Tay Q. Down CAPTAIN PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Bloody Elle Legal Tenderizer # 333 # 1134 # 55 # 72 Sunshine N Painbows Abita! Down Dinah Party Mo Vengeance Unicoroner # 138 # 24 # 22 # 4 Ada Hatelace Hermione Danger # 1337 # 12 # 1600 Monica LeWhipski Yameet Ur Doom # 44 AliSin Chains Jule B Sorry Rose Feratu Zombea Arthur # 286 # 311 # 34 # 43 Pho<strong>to</strong>s by Mariah Karson/Gil Leora/Thia Penta/Jamie DiVecchio Ramsay 6
COMMUNITY OUTREACH <strong>The</strong> <strong>Windy</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Rollers</strong> are strong proponents of community outreach and engagement both on and off the track. Chicago’s #1 roller derby league has a his<strong>to</strong>ry of spotlighting a local charitable organization at each one of its bouts <strong>to</strong> support their mission and values through public awareness, while offering each of these charities a financial donation. This year, we have partnered with f<strong>our</strong> charities, which will be highlighted throughout the season. <strong>The</strong> Working Bikes Cooperative gives life <strong>to</strong> old bikes and independence <strong>to</strong> those who ride them in the underserved communities of Chicago, Africa and Central and South America. <strong>The</strong> Cooperative gives away more than 5,000 bikes a year, some in Chicago. Many are shipped <strong>to</strong> places like El Salvador where a bicycle can mean the difference between poverty and transportation <strong>to</strong> a job. Currently it receives no government or foundation monies. All its operations are funded through the sale of the bicycles at its s<strong>to</strong>refront located at 2434 S. Western Ave. in Pilsen. Rape Victim Advocates (RVA) is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated <strong>to</strong> the healing and empowerment of sexual assault survivors through non-judgmental crisis intervention counseling, individual and group counseling, and medical and legal advocacy in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. RVA provides public education and institutional advocacy in order <strong>to</strong> improve the treatment of sexual assault survivors and <strong>to</strong> effect positive change in policies and public attitudes <strong>to</strong>ward sexual assault. Urban Initiatives is a nonprofit organization that runs health, education and character development programming for kids in the Chicago Public Schools. By actively engaging participants in <strong>our</strong> extracurricular activities at a young age, Urban Initiatives empowers youth <strong>to</strong> live a healthy lifestyle, value education and enhance their personal and social development. Urban Initiatives takes a collaborative, whole child approach <strong>to</strong> development in order <strong>to</strong> provide children with the opportunity <strong>to</strong> reach their full potential. Since 2001, CircEsteem’s mission has been <strong>to</strong> unite youth from diverse racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds and help them build self-esteem and mutual respect through the practice of circus arts. CircEsteem programs give students a chance <strong>to</strong> shine as center-ring stars in their very own circus, enhancing self-esteem as they overcome obstacles, achieve goals, and proudly exclaim, “Look what I can do!” Fostering confidence and cooperation, <strong>our</strong> professional circus staff teaches a variety of skills such as clowning, juggling, stilt-walking, ball-walking, unicycling, gym wheel and acrobatics. Students progress at their own pace while working hands-on with instruc<strong>to</strong>rs in a safe and supportive environment. 7
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