CEC Senior Lead National Championships

Hi, my name is Dylan Pereira, and I am fundraising to represent Manitoba in the Senior Lead National Championships in Richmond, BC, from February 19th - 20th, 2022.

I am fundraising to raise funds to help with all the costs of competing in a national competition. Any amount you can contribute to the cause is greatly appreciated! Expenses include; membership fees, licensing fees, travel to and from BC and all the costs associated with this. Any excess funds will go back into the climbing community through outdoor area development, provincial organizations, community development events, or other climbing-related events.

Eight years ago, I walked into Vertical Adventures and instantly fell in love with climbing. I quit my job as an airplane mechanic to start a business in the climbing industry and to help my friend Justin run his gym. Years later, I was fortunate enough to be the next in line to purchase the gym because I have always had a passion for this little climbing community of ours. I wore the Manitoba climber badge proudly. Everywhere I went, I let people know where I was from. When people doubted our abilities, I made it clear that we were a force to be reckoned with.

I wasn’t a good climber right away; I had to train and train hard to get where I am now. I prepare for every competition extensively, not because my goal is to win, but because I want to do the best I can. I want to perform at my best and leave it all on the wall.

Competing in a National competition is important to me. I remember watching the strong climbers before me and thinking that I wanted to be where they were. I wanted to be like them. All these years later, I am honored to get the chance to inspire the next generation. Show the younger climbers that you can compete in Nationals and achieve your dreams. You can give it your all, and that will be enough.

It has always been a dream of mine to compete in a National competition at least once in my life. I am very grateful for this amazing opportunity.

I have always been and always will be a committed representative of the climbing community in Manitoba. I hope to make Manitoba proud and represent my community by climbing my very best.

I look forward to competing and doing more good in this community we all know and love.

Thank you so much for your support.