Ryans trip to Kids Worlds
Donation protected
I've considered doing this for quite some time, not being comfortable with asking people for help, Ive gone back and forth with it. With recent events it has put me in a place where asking for help is a little more important now...
My son, Ryan, has been training Jiu JItsu now for almost 3 years. He is at the gym almost every day, training and helping teach the little kids... his passion for the sport continues to grow, and his commitment to getting better constantly amazes me. Jiu Jitsu has literally changed his life. It has taught him so much more than self defense, but helped teach him compassion, tolerance and kindness... when asked what he wants to do with his life, its always the same answer.... "Jiu Jitsu".
We travel to as many local tournaments as there are, he has consistently won Gold and the odd Silver in all of his outings... This summer the plan was for his mother and I to pitch in together and with a few sponsorships, travel to the United States for some Naga tournaments, however, as life is such, some tragic events closed the doors on that. Upon his mothers unexpected passing of cancer last month, finances and emotions have been a little bit chaotic.
Being on disability pensions myself with 2 kids, money is a little bit tight, and I have struggled with cancelling the plans we had made. I was prepared to do that, but hearing my son talk about the trip and having the opportunity to compete on the big stage with his Mom watching over him has made me a great deal more committed to making this happen. Sadly, that means swallowing my pride and asking for help.
Ryan is committed to training as hard as he can leading into the BJJ Kids Worlds tournament in California this August, he wants to be the best he can be when the moment comes. He has said on many occasions in the past while talking about one day getting to go on a trip like this, that he understands what its costing both financially and personally to get him to the world stage.
The amount I am asking for is to help pay for the costs of flight`s, hotel`s, meals and tournament registration. Any help to making this happen means the world to me and my son, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for any consideration.
My son, Ryan, has been training Jiu JItsu now for almost 3 years. He is at the gym almost every day, training and helping teach the little kids... his passion for the sport continues to grow, and his commitment to getting better constantly amazes me. Jiu Jitsu has literally changed his life. It has taught him so much more than self defense, but helped teach him compassion, tolerance and kindness... when asked what he wants to do with his life, its always the same answer.... "Jiu Jitsu".
We travel to as many local tournaments as there are, he has consistently won Gold and the odd Silver in all of his outings... This summer the plan was for his mother and I to pitch in together and with a few sponsorships, travel to the United States for some Naga tournaments, however, as life is such, some tragic events closed the doors on that. Upon his mothers unexpected passing of cancer last month, finances and emotions have been a little bit chaotic.
Being on disability pensions myself with 2 kids, money is a little bit tight, and I have struggled with cancelling the plans we had made. I was prepared to do that, but hearing my son talk about the trip and having the opportunity to compete on the big stage with his Mom watching over him has made me a great deal more committed to making this happen. Sadly, that means swallowing my pride and asking for help.
Ryan is committed to training as hard as he can leading into the BJJ Kids Worlds tournament in California this August, he wants to be the best he can be when the moment comes. He has said on many occasions in the past while talking about one day getting to go on a trip like this, that he understands what its costing both financially and personally to get him to the world stage.
The amount I am asking for is to help pay for the costs of flight`s, hotel`s, meals and tournament registration. Any help to making this happen means the world to me and my son, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for any consideration.
Organizer
Stacy Duchscherer
Organizer
Spruce Grove, AB