This February, the Capital Geographic Rugby Selects are traveling to Brazil to compete against Melina Rugby Club, and 7 Furies were selected to represent!
We are excited to compete, but need your help to get there! Please consider donating to help us cover the cost of flight and the tour fee.
Here is what rugby and this opportunity means to us.
"Rugby holds deep meaning for me because it is a sport founded on teamwork, trust, and shared commitment. My teammates are central to my experience of the game, and playing alongside new teammates continually challneges me to grow and improve... Through rugby, I have learned that true success comes from supporting one anohter and working selflessly toward a common goal- a lesson that extends far beyond the pitch" - Tank
"What rugby means to me is supporting your teammates through all situations. It's about pushing through your limits on the pitch to support them, or being available to help in a time of need. No matter what, you always have their back." -Naomi
"What rugby means to me: the source of my community, somewhere I can show up and be accepted wherever in the world I may be. Helps me better myself while also continuing to be silly. Fun fact: I've been capped for Lebanon 7s twice and Lebanon 13s!" - Douha
"Rugby has changed my life. Rugby is where I have met some of my best friends, learned to love my body for what it can do rather than what it looks like to others, and pushed past what I thought I could do to support my teammates. My knees may crackle and creak, and my body may have various permanent dents, but there's nothing like this sport, the people, the community, and the feel of a hard fought game with my teammates" -Savage
"Rugby has been a huge part of my life for the last 13 years. Whether I step on the field as a coach or player, as a forward or back, I’m honored to wear a jersey and bond with incredible athletes. I love being able to push myself and my friends to our limits and build friendships from teammates and competitors. I’ve had the pleasure of repping our union across different states and country lines, and I love competing. Nothing will ever beat the sound of a whistle signaling the start of kickoff, or the community and shared experiences after the last whistle blows - even if it comes with bruises and a *totally not* broken finger." - Liz Linstrom
"Starting a contact sport at 28 might sound crazy to some people, but it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. After 4 years, rugby continues to be a safe place to be myself, and a community where I feel loved and appreciated just for showing up authentically. It helps me be the best version of myself - as an individual, teammate, and community member - and it helps me achieve things I hadn’t thought possible, like this opportunity to play internationally. I’m endlessly grateful for this sport and the people that have supported me in my rugby endeavors." Liz Bahret
"I honestly don't even know where to begin with what rugby means to me, but I do know that this sport and this team have changed my life for the better. The incredible people I have met, the wonderful friends I have made, the beautiful places I've been lucky enough to travel to, the confidence I've gained, the bruises I show off are just a handful of the wonderful things I've been lucky enough to experience. PTBAF FOREVER!" -Lauren
Please consider donating what you can to support us getting to Brazil!
Thank you!
Liz Bahret
Lauren "Coconut" Eckenrode
Douha Knio
Naomi Knopes
Liz Linstrom
Anna Savage
Kate Tank