Over the weekend Abbotsford’s Reign Valley Vixens held off Edmonton’s Oil City Tanker Girls 134 to 76, while the Vixens’ Rookies scored 106 over Sunshine Coast (32) in game two. Both roller derby games were exciting, filled with hard hits and brought the crowd to its feet on several occasions.
The biggest winner, however, was nine-year-old Jinaya Towson, daughter of the Vixens’ Deathtrap Diva #77, who raised over $400 that evening and donated all of her hair to Locks of Love. There were tears in the eyes of her mother, who, still in skates, was standing proudly by with a pink bandana and a princess crown to cover Jinaya’s bare head.
“I’m so proud of my little angel,” said Vikki Towson aka Deathtrap Diva #77.
Funds from the Vixens’ fund-raising efforts are still being tallied, but the league was amazed by the support of the community and delighted by the success of this second annual event.
