<div>⛵ Help Us Reach the 2028 Olympic Games
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<div>Hi, we’re Erin McIlwaine and Ellen Barbour, an Irish 49er FX sailing team on a mission to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
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<div>Our journey started in Northern Ireland, where we first met sailing in the junior Topper class. What began as a friendship has grown into a full-time Olympic campaign since we teamed up in March 2024. Today, we’re based in Dublin, training with the Senior Irish Sailing Team and competing at the highest level internationally.
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<div>In 2025, we achieved a major milestone by winning bronze at the World U23 49er FX Championships. It was a huge step forward and a sign of what’s possible. Now, under the guidance of Irish Olympian Matt McGovern, we’re training and racing full-time around the world as we push toward Olympic qualification.
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<div><strong>Why We Need Your Support</strong>
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<div>Campaigning for the Olympics demands total commitment, not just physically and mentally, but financially. Travel, equipment, coaching, and competition costs quickly add up.
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<div><strong>Our Journey to LA 2028 – Mile by Mile</strong>
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<div>The distance from Ireland to Los Angeles and back is 10,360 miles.
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<div>That’s the journey between where we are now and the Olympic start line in 2028, and we’re inviting you to help us get there, one mile at a time.
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<div><strong>We’ve set a clear goal for this campaign:</strong>
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<div>10,360 miles = £10,360
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<div>£1 = 1 mile of our journey
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<div>Every single mile supports our progress and helps us fund:
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<div>• International training and racing events
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<div>• Essential equipment and boat maintenance
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<div>• Coaching and performance support
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<div>• Travel and accommodation costs
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<div><strong>Be Part of the Distance</strong>
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<div>No matter how far you choose to take us, you are part of this journey:
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<div>£10 = 10 miles
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<div>£20 = 20 miles
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<div>£50 = 50 miles
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<div>£100 = 10 miles
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<div>Every contribution moves us closer, not just to Los Angeles, but to representing Ireland on the Olympic stage.
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<div><strong>Help Us Reach 10,360</strong>
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<div>We’ll be tracking our progress throughout the campaign, sharing updates so you can see exactly how far your support is taking us.
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<div>This is Phase 1 of our Olympic campaign. With your support, we can complete this first stage of the journey and continue building towards 2028.
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<div>Help us reach 10,360 miles. Help us get to LA.
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<div>We’re incredibly grateful for any support you can give, whether that’s donating or sharing our story.
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<div>Thank you
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<div>Erin &amp; Ellen
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Erin and Ellen's journey to LA – Mile by Mile

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