From a single fencing class to a movement that's changing lives.
Chloe Williams discovered fencing at age 11 through a chance encounter at a community center. Despite falling in love with the sport, she quickly learned that the cost of equipment, club memberships, and tournament fees put competitive fencing out of reach for families like hers.
With the help of a generous coach who donated equipment and waived fees, Chloe went on to compete nationally, earning a full athletic scholarship to college. But she never forgot the girls who didn't get that lucky break.
In 2021, Chloe founded this organization with a simple promise: no girl with the desire to fence should ever be turned away because of money.
We eliminate financial barriers completely. Every girl in our program receives free equipment, coaching, and competition entry — no exceptions, no asterisks.
We don't lower the bar — we build ladders. Our athletes receive the same caliber of training and equipment as any private club fencer.
Fencing is our vehicle, but character is our destination. We develop discipline, strategic thinking, resilience, and self-confidence alongside athletic skill.
We embed ourselves in the communities we serve. Our programs are designed with families, not just for them, and we hire coaches from within these communities whenever possible.
Girls can't be what they can't see. We actively work to diversify the face of fencing by celebrating our athletes and creating visible role models.
We don't do one-off workshops. We walk alongside our athletes for years — from first lesson through college recruitment and beyond.
Passionate people driving change — coaches, mentors, and advocates who believe in every girl's potential.
Former collegiate fencer and nationally ranked competitor. Chloe leads the foundation's vision and strategy.
15 years of coaching experience and a passion for youth development. David designs our training curriculum.
Community organizer and former educator. Tamara builds the school and community partnerships that fuel our pipeline.
Nonprofit fundraising veteran. Marcus leads donor relations, grants, and corporate partnerships.
Whether you fence, coach, donate, or simply believe in the power of opportunity — there's a place for you here.