hella donna #304

What year did you join the league? 2022

Role(s): AHB skater and swing skater with BDB when I get the chance!

What inspired you to join? I’ve always ice skated for fun and exercise so when the ice rink closed during the pandemic, my husband bought me a pair of roller skates as a gift for the birth of our second child. The pandemic was a pretty lonely, limiting time, too, so when AORD learn-to-skate started up again I was ready for exercise and making new friends!

What song should play whenever you step on the derby track/into the derby bout? Bella Donna by Stevie Nicks, of course!

How did you come up with your derby name? I just really love Steve Nicks, and my number is a tribute to my home state of WV

Favorite pre- or post-derby snacks? Beans and rice and any kind of pasta and plenty of water; after the bout anything and everything!

What advice would you give someone who is considering joining a roller derby league? Take a chance and try it! It’s fun, great exercise, and wonderful people