COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Fury organization swapped out volleyballs for books and microphones on its Community Day on Wednesday, April 9th. The organization split up and visited the Columbus Local Library and four local schools within the Columbus metro to read to students and speak with young girls about being professional women in sports.
The Fury partnered with Ruling Our Experiences (ROX) for the two chats attended by setter Tori Stringer and middle blocker Janice Leao. ROX is the national authority on research, education, and programming centered on girls and puts data into action to create generations of confident girls who control their own relationships, experiences, decisions, and futures
“Our community is everything,” said Chief Executive Officer David Paitson. “It’s a great moment, and we’re happy to take time to give back to the city of Columbus that gives us so much. ROX is a fantastic organization and we’re happy to work alongside them to help inspire young women.”
The Fury values the importance of giving back as a team. The Community Day event put on by the organization is a chance for the team to say thank you to the community and make a direct impact with organizations across Central Ohio.
"I believe giving back to our community is essential for us as professional athletes because it keeps us grounded and reminded that this job is always bigger than sports,” said Stringer. “It also gives us opportunities to pour into the next generation, especially of young women, and encourage them to pursue their passions and not allow anyone or any circumstance hold them back. I think giving back to the community honors those who have supported us throughout our journeys, whether that be members of the community here in Columbus or the communities we each grew up in.”
UP NEXT
The Columbus Fury returns to the road to take on the Vegas Thrill [8-12] on Sunday, April 13th at 7 p.m. ET. The Fury will return to Nationwide Arena the following week for their final two home games of the 2025 regular season on Wednesday, April 16th, and Friday, April 18th.
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ABOUT THE COLUMBUS FURY
The Columbus Fury is a professional volleyball team in Columbus, Ohio and a founding member of Pro Volleyball Federation, the premier women’s professional volleyball league in North America. The Fury are one of eight teams in the league, joining the Atlanta Vibe, Grand Rapids Rise, Indy Ignite, Omaha Supernovas, Orlando Valkyries, San Diego Mojo and Vegas Thrill for the 2025 season. The Fury play their home matches at Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus. Tickets for all Columbus Fury matches can be purchased by visiting ColumbusFury.com or by calling the ticket office at (614) 380-FURY. The Fury will begin play at Nationwide Arena on January 11, 2025. For more information about the Fury and season tickets, visit www.columbusfury.com and @columbusfury on social media.
ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION
Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with cutting-edge production and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.
ABOUT RULING OUR EXPERIENCES INC. (ROX)
Ruling Our eXperiences, Inc. (ROX) is the national authority on research, education, and programming centered on girls. ROX puts data into action to create generations of confident girls who control their own relationships, experiences, decisions, and futures. The organization delivers evidence-based programs in over 650 schools across more than 40 states and operates the ROX Institute for Research and Training, leading nationwide initiatives to transform how girls are educated, mentored, and empowered. For more information about ROX, visit www.rulingourexperiences.org.
For more information contact: Kyle Jackson (kjackson@columbusfury.com, 380-276-9744)