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"The most powerful thing we can do is lead by example. When I spoke at City Hall and got introduced as the Penn Volleyball Captain, I could see how excited the young girls in the front row were. To have the opportunity to speak about why I care about civic engagement, which is for them, and to see their faces in the audience having that positive of a reaction, was really powerful."
- Elizabeth Ford, Penn Women's Volleyball
"Part of being a champion is you're not just a champion on the field, it's everywhere you are. It's just another part of the process and it's a great indicator of our dedication to our work. It's imperative that in every opportunity we have a social progress, we take our part. Voting is just one part of that."
- Chase Griffin, UCLA Football
"As student athletes, we have an audience that looks up to us. If they see "Wisconsin volleyball, reigning national champions," registering to vote an voting in November, those kids are going to want to do that too. They will think - 'if they are doing that, then I can too'"
- Sydney Reed, University of Wisconsin Volleyball
"Being an engaged athlete is acknowledging our value and purpose outside of our sport, and using our voices to help affect real change. As athletes, we have a unique platform where our outreach spans wide. It is important we take advantage of that."
- Charlee Arthur, Brown Women's Basketball
"Voting is so vital because it holds our country accountable. For me, it is important as an athlete to use my voice in my community to help elect the people that align with my values and to protect the right of all citizens."
- Caleb Kenney, Holy Cross Men's Basketball
"All students, especially athletes, have an obligation to be active participants in the process of democracy in order to protect our future and shape the world around us. Like sports, democracy is hard work. When we don't vote, we sacrifice our power."
- Kayla Ehrlich, University of Michigan Rowing
"Thank you so much for reaching out to me. If you hadn't, University of Houston wouldn't be where we are today. All Vote No Play has already had a great impact at UH, so seeing how this will transform nationwide is really exciting."
- Anna Economon, University of Houston Women's Golf
"Coming together on Election Day with All Vote No Play was an example of American democratic ideals coming to life. With student athletes from different sports, backgrounds, and generations all in one room, we could learn from each other, inspire one another, and believe in the power we all have as citizens."
- Sam Beskind, Stanford Men's Basketball
"Being an engaged athlete is remembering our identities extend past our sport. We are all part of distinct and diverse communities that we should continue to amplify and uplift. And as athletes, it is such a beautiful experience being able to share those parts of our lives with each other"
- Felicia Renelus, Brown and UC Berkeley Track & Field