Hi everyone,

Football has been my life for the past 25 years. It’s taken me from living my dream in the US and winning a championship, to competing in the WSL, the highest level of women’s club football in England, to representing Great Britain in police football. This season, I had the privilege of winning the league with my current club Wycombe Wanderers.

As this season came to a close, I felt nothing but pride and excitement, ready to take on the National League with my team.

Then, a few weeks ago, in the final moments of our last training session- I sustained a knee injury.

I had hope it was nothing serious and paid for an urgent scan. The MRI results confirmed my worst fears and it became a reality- A full thickness ACL rupture.

Just like that, everything stopped.

I’m devastated. The year I had planned, the goals, the progression all look a little different now. I’m now facing the reality of a long recovery and the impact this injury will have, not just on my football, but on my career as well.

Football isn’t just a game to me, it’s a huge part of who I am. It has given me purpose, resilience, and a sense of belonging. From a young age, it taught me that if you want something, work hard for it. I believe there is no greater feeling than achieving success as part of a team.

Despite proving a challenging combination at times, football has also provided me balance to my demanding role as a frontline police officer. Beyond my love for the game, it’s kept me physically fit for the job and given me a vital mental release. Without football, I’m not the same.

This injury doesn’t just affect my ability to play, it impacts my ability to perform in my role and protect the public.

I want to get back to the game I love and return to my role at full capacity as soon as possible. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. To do that, I need surgery promptly, followed by the best possible rehabilitation.

Unfortunately, the costs of surgery, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation are significant, and NHS waiting times are long. As difficult as this is for me, I’m reaching out for help.

I am raising funds to go private, so I can access surgery as soon as possible and give myself the best possible chance of a full and timely recovery, and to come back stronger. This won’t be an easy journey but I am more motivated than ever to get back out on that pitch with both my club and police teams.

I’m already incredibly grateful for the love and support I’ve received from my family, friends, teammates and coaches both past and present. 

Any support, no matter how small, means more than I can put into words, whether that’s a donation, sharing my page, or simply sending a message of encouragement.

Every contribution will go directly towards my recovery. The comeback will be stronger, you have my word.

Thank you,
Chloe