Croquet Championships Support needed

Hello my name is Declan MacPhee, I am 17 years old and have not long left school which was a frustrating struggle due to my ADHD and learning difficulties.

I tried many sports during my school years, but I had no enthusiasm for or patience for them, so my days were spent either in the classroom or helping out. This all changed when the Nottingham Croquet Club visited the school.

I attended the first few sessions of croquet and found that I enjoyed it. The people were friendly, helpful, and understanding of my needs. I started playing at the age of nine and have progressed to the point where I have been invited to play in the 2025 World Under 21 Golf Croquet Championships in Sarasota, Florida, USA, in April and hopefully the 2025 European Under 21 Golf Croquet Championships in August. taking place in the Czech Republic.

This is an amazing opportunity for me and a huge confidence boost to help with my mental health and my professional career in croquet, however my family cannot afford a trip like this as they struggle monthly as I know a lot of others do also. So I am asking for help with any donations however big or small would be very much appreciated so please fund me to help make this opportunity a reality.

Declan