More About Me...

​At the age of 16, I was at a pivotal moment in my playing career and had high hopes of making it to the Canadian National Team. However, my dreams were shattered when I suffered a devastating ACL injury during a game. I vividly remember hearing a loud pop as I was tackled, and my first thought was that it couldn't be that bad that I would be back on the field in no time. Little did I know that this injury would mark the beginning of a long and arduous journey towards recovery.

After undergoing a full patella ACL reconstruction, I was set to embark on a grueling six-month rehabilitation process. Although I worked tirelessly to regain my strength and mobility, I was unable to make it back in time for the u17 World Cup, which was a huge blow to my confidence and self-esteem. During my recovery, I also struggled with body image issues and gained weight, which only added to my frustration and disappointment.

Despite these setbacks, I refused to give up on my dreams and continued to play at a high level. However, my knee troubles were far from over. In my junior season at Kent State, I sustained a meniscus tear but decided to play through the pain with a knee full of cortisone until the end of the season. Once the season was over, I returned to Canada to have my meniscus scoped out, which involved removing a significant portion of my lateral meniscus.

Although I was able to continue playing professionally for the next five seasons, my knee problems persisted and I often experienced swelling and stiffness. In 2024, while playing for the London City Lionesses, I began to experience a shooting pain in my knee that could not be alleviated with ice or rest. After undergoing an MRI, I was advised to see a surgeon, who delivered the devastating news that my playing career was over.

My knee had collapsed on itself and shifted out of place, and while a total knee replacement was suggested for older patients, this was not a viable option for me due to my age. Instead, I underwent an Osteotomy, which involves cutting a piece out of my femur and inserting plates and screws to realign my knee and buy me some time before a knee replacement becomes necessary. Ive been told I will never play elite football again and the surgeons are still unsure what my level of activity will be like after full recovery. I am optimistic in my recovery and hopeful for the future.