We believe an injury should never become a lifelong setback because of where a student attends school or what resources their family can afford.
Stop Insult 2 Injury is a student-led initiative that transforms personal experience into public advocacy by elevating student-athlete voices, connecting concerned experts, and building pathways to equitable injury care for many who are denied the support they need to recover safely and fully.
We do this in two primary ways
By amplifying student voices and real experiences
We share the stories of student-athletes who were injured and didn’t get the care they needed, making invisible inequities visible and impossible to ignore.
By connecting students to knowledge, support, and advocacy
We provide resources, expert insight, and community pathways that help students and families understand their options and push for fair injury care.
about
the founder
Sophia White is a sophomore at Redondo Union High School in Redondo Beach, California, where she competes as a dedicated member of the Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball Team and with SC Rockstar club volleyball. On the court, Sophia’s resilience stands out: she has overcome two significant ankle sprains during both her freshman and sophomore seasons, turning her recovery journeys into sources of strength and self-discovery.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Athletes in
low-socioeconomic schools are nearly 30% more likely to sustain a sprain and over 2 times more likely to experience an ACL tear compared to higher-income counterparts.
Female student-athletes report higher injury incidences in certain studies, particularly at age 13. However, in other contexts, boys demonstrate higher overall injury rates except in specific areas like walking.
Students with disabilities are disproportionately targeted for physical restraint/seclusion, representing 78% of cases despite being only 13% of the student population.
let's work
together
