Hey! I'm Tom, and I'm looking to raise money to get me to the Gay Games Valencia 2026 to compete in fencing sabre.

I first took fencing up to compete in the 2023 Hong Kong Gay Games (where I won bronze!! ). You can read about the ups (and many downs) of my journey here: https://medium.com/@TauOmicronMu/gay-games-11-hong-kong-from-nothing-to-bronze-in-a-year-and-a-half-0d99f25bdd1d

Taking part in an international competition costs a lot. To attend, I need to raise & save enough to cover the registration fees, travel, and hotels, as well as the usual training costs, kit, coaching, and the like! It's not a small undertaking, but thankfully back in 2023 I was generously supported by y'all on GoFundMe, as well as by PrideSports and the University of Birmingham. Three years on, I'm coming back and once again asking for your support <3

Every bit of help - however big or small - gets me one step closer to competing again and going for another medal - and I'd love to take you on this journey with me :)

I'll be posting regular updates on my progress, whether that's in the UK competitive circuit, training each week, or everything in between. A year may seem like a long time, but it'll be round before I know it, and I plan to be ready to deliver my absolute best!

Thank you for supporting me <3