I’m Rayaan Hassan Mohammadi, a visually impaired climber based in Berkeley, California, and a proud member of the USA Paraclimbing National Team.

I started as a mountaineer at 18, and later found rock climbing in 2015 and it changed my life.

Today, I am an advanced climber and an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor.

This year, I placed 2nd at the 2026 Canadian Paraclimbing Nationals and 2nd at the 2026 USA Paraclimbing Nationals.

These results earned me a place on Team USA and the opportunity to compete in the World Cup Seris of 2026.

I am legally blind and live with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative condition that continues to take my vision over time.

I compete in the B3 visually impaired category — and in climbing, that means I cannot compete alone.

I do not have peripheral vision so I rely on a caller, Lydia — my teammate, my eyes on the wall.

“Right hand at 2 o'clock.”

“Small edge above your head.”

“Left foot at 9 o'clock.”

Without her, I cannot compete. It is mandetory to have a caller in my category.

The Mission: 2026 World Cup Series

This year, I have the opportunity to represent Team USA at five international World Cup events:

Salt Lake City, USA

Innsbruck, Austria

Laval, France

Gunsan, South Korea

Fukuoka, Japan

My vision is getting worse. There is no guarantee how long I will be able to compete at this level.

Time matters.

This is my chance to show what’s possible — not just for me, but for every athlete facing limitations and still choosing to push forward.

Why I Need Your Help

There is little to no financial support for athletes like me at this level. Paraclimbers must pay their own way, for myself and my caller.

Estimated total cost: $50,000

This includes:

International & domestic flights (for 2 people)

Hotels and accommodations

Food and daily expenses

Transportation

Competition registration fees

‍Gear (I go through climbing shoes every other month)

Your support directly makes this journey possible.

Why It Matters.

It’s about:

Pushing beyond limitations

Representing adaptive athletes on a global stage

Proving that vision loss does not mean giving up

Every donation, no matter the size, helps us take one step closer to the wall… and to the top.

❤️ How You Can Help

Donate whatever you can

Share this campaign with others

Follow my journey and be part of the team

Together, we can make this season happen.

Thank you for supporting.

— Rayaan and Lydia

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