Help Me Compete at the 2026 World Karate Championships

Hi, my name is Georgia Williams, I am 14 year old Australian and despite having multiple chronic health conditions, I am determined not to let these conditions define me or stop me from attending the 2026 Karate World Cup in the United Kingdom later this year.

I began karate in October 2023, not with dreams of world titles, but simply to survive. I was experiencing severe bullying, which left me with little to no confidence and sent my nervous system haywire causing Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and other chronic health conditions as well as leading to a diagnosis of my pre-existing hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) Karate became a safe place for me, a way to rebuild my self-belief and regain control over my life. What I never expected was how quickly it would grow into a passion, a purpose and how important it would be to help strengthen my body.

These conditions affect my energy, mobility, and daily functioning, but I refuse to let them stop me from what I can achieve. Despite these challenges, I usually train 2–4 days a week for multiple hours per session as well as assisting in teaching karate for around four classes each week. Through determination, discipline, and resilience, I have been incredibly proud to achieve the following results for my age and belt division:

2024 State Bronze Medallist in Kata

2025 State Champion in Kata

2025 State Bronze Medallist in Kumite

2025 National Champion in Kata

With this now leading being given the opportunity to compete in the Karate World Cup is a huge honour, but competing internationally comes with significant costs. This fundraiser will help cover travel, accommodation for me and my mum, competition fees and uniforms required to represent Australia on the world stage. 

My goal goes far beyond medals. I have always dreamed of one day holding the title of World Champion and representing Australia on the world stage. I am proud to currently hold the title of Australian National Champion and Victorian State Champion. I want to show others living with chronic illness, disability, or personal hardship that it is possible to achieve big dreams, even when the odds are stacked against you. I hope my journey can inspire someone else to keep going when things feel impossible, and raise awareness for invisible disability or invisible challenges. With your help, I will be able to represent Australia in the United Kingdom in July 2026. Any support whether through a donation no matter how big or small and by sharing this page would mean more to me than I can express. Thank you for believing in me and for helping make this dream possible.