Lehigh Valley Center for Sight's Christina Dean, front office staff member, has been "sk8ing" with the Lehigh Valley Roller Girls (LVRG) for 2 ½ years now. The LVRG are a local roller derby team. She got started in roller derby thanks to her coworkers encouragement. After being diagnosed in 2009 with Graves Disease, Christina knew she needed something to keep her active and roller derby fit that purpose. Her "sk8er" name is Leveling Levi, which was given to her by one of her teammates (Logie Votion), because Christina wore jean shorts to practice for almost 6 months.
Christina loves "Derby" for many reasons. Not only is roller derby an exciting sport, it also provides a great family atmosphere. She loves that kids come out to see them skate! Derby is also great way to get involved with the community. LVRG does a fundraiser or appearance once a month. She feels a strong connection with the members of LVRG and the residents of the Lehigh Valley -- "Because the Roller Girls live and work in the LehighValley, we get to see our fans out in the town or coming into our work!"
You can see Christina at LVRG events, or in our front office in Allentown and Bethlehem!
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