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bustapalooza

Does anyone know anything about roller derby girls? Up until a short while ago, I hadn’t even run into any before. Now, I’m finding out that there’s not only one but two teams right here in the northeast Ohio area.

For the record, they’re pretty cool (if a little quirky) people, with names like Suicideblonde, Scarlet and Rorshach. But for the sake of a little quirk, they’re definitely out to do some good in the area. The NEO Rock ‘n’ Roller Girls have dedicated every bout they’ve played(?) this season to a different charity, and they do some outside events beyond those.

Recently, they teamed up with Stewart’s Caring Place to have a bout against breast cancer - more specifically, by using their own busts. The girls on the team each picked a local artist to design and work with their busts for Bustapalooza. Each one shows off an aspect of their personality, and will be auctioned off at their Aug. 28 bout to raise money for Stewart’s.

They’re all different and just as quirky as the ladies, but I think this might be one of my favorites:

Meanwhile, the busts were first on display at the We Gallery in Akron, but have since moved to the Cyrus Custom Gallery in Canton, where they’re staying until the girls hit the track again. Check them out and then go bid on the busts at the next bout!