“…one pebble thrown into a pond doesn’t change the pond that much, but a hundred, a thousand pebbles thrown into that pond will have a profound impact. So, together, the fencing community can have a profound impact on all of these local communities.”

“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.”

“I remember when I first told some people my idea, their first reaction was: that’s a lot of work. But I’m not afraid of hard work, and neither is my team. We are making a difference in the world, and I believe that we’re also inspiring people in the fencing community to not wait for a special time or place to help other people, but to help other people wherever we find ourselves.”

What happens when a bunch of fencers decide to share their passion and their sport with young kids? The answer? Amazing things!

Local youth had the chance to meet Olympian Maia Chamberlain and take part in her journey from local club to the world stage!

A first-time experience for many of the young kids, this opened the door for new passions.