Lauren's Wheelchair Tennis Expenses
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Lauren is an amazing, kind, smart, conscientious, hard-working, beautiful, young woman. She is also a dedicated, determined, and competitive 17-year-old wheelchair tennis athlete.
Lauren's dream is to compete nationally and one day represent the United States in the Paralympics! To get there she must first travel to compete within the US in numerous events to raise her ranking, which can be an expensive endeavor. We would greatly appreciate your support in any amount.
Let us tell you about Lauren!
Lauren was born with a congenital condition which only effects her lower body. Throughout her childhood, she has had many surgeries to correct and strengthen her legs and back. Since she was one, she has used leg braces for support and a walker to get around. Supporting herself with her upper body developed incredibly strong arm and shoulder muscles.
Lauren has never let her disability interfere with her zest for life and abundance of abilities and talents. She has been a Girl Scout, community volunteer leader, volunteer coach for Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp, a High School student government member, and participated in a wide variety of other activities. In particular, she has been the Student Ambassador for her high school and cluster of schools for Finish Chelsea's Run. Lauren enjoys handcycling, kayaking, rock-climbing, movies, reading, working out at the YMCA and spending time with family and friends. Lauren has a kind and generous heart. She is always looking for a way to give back to her community. Additionally, Lauren maintains a 4.0 and is consistently on Honor Roll in school.
Using her wheelchair was oringially for long distances or if her legs were tired. But in Middle School, her incredible adapted P.E. coach encouraged her to try wheelchair tennis. What began as a recreational activity soon became Lauren's passion. In 2014, she started competing in the United States Tennis Association Wheelchair Tennis tournaments. In her very first tournament, she won the Singles Championship in her division! In her first tournaments of 2015 she has already won Women's A Doubles Championships and placed second in Women's A Singles!
With your help, Lauren will be able to continue her dreams toward competing nationally and soon be representing the United States in future Paralympic games!
Thank you for yur support of this amazing young athlete!
Lauren's dream is to compete nationally and one day represent the United States in the Paralympics! To get there she must first travel to compete within the US in numerous events to raise her ranking, which can be an expensive endeavor. We would greatly appreciate your support in any amount.
Let us tell you about Lauren!
Lauren was born with a congenital condition which only effects her lower body. Throughout her childhood, she has had many surgeries to correct and strengthen her legs and back. Since she was one, she has used leg braces for support and a walker to get around. Supporting herself with her upper body developed incredibly strong arm and shoulder muscles.
Lauren has never let her disability interfere with her zest for life and abundance of abilities and talents. She has been a Girl Scout, community volunteer leader, volunteer coach for Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp, a High School student government member, and participated in a wide variety of other activities. In particular, she has been the Student Ambassador for her high school and cluster of schools for Finish Chelsea's Run. Lauren enjoys handcycling, kayaking, rock-climbing, movies, reading, working out at the YMCA and spending time with family and friends. Lauren has a kind and generous heart. She is always looking for a way to give back to her community. Additionally, Lauren maintains a 4.0 and is consistently on Honor Roll in school.
Using her wheelchair was oringially for long distances or if her legs were tired. But in Middle School, her incredible adapted P.E. coach encouraged her to try wheelchair tennis. What began as a recreational activity soon became Lauren's passion. In 2014, she started competing in the United States Tennis Association Wheelchair Tennis tournaments. In her very first tournament, she won the Singles Championship in her division! In her first tournaments of 2015 she has already won Women's A Doubles Championships and placed second in Women's A Singles!
With your help, Lauren will be able to continue her dreams toward competing nationally and soon be representing the United States in future Paralympic games!
Thank you for yur support of this amazing young athlete!
Organizer
Susan Hopps-Tatum
Organizer
San Diego, CA
