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Who AM I & My Fight for Canada
My name is Ka Wai Wong, and I am a dedicated employee at RBC. But beyond the office, my life is a story of resilience, driven by an "indomitable spirit" that transcends the mat. I am a Team Canada National Taekwondo Poomsae Athlete, and I am asking for your support to achieve this "Journey to Gold" that once seemed impossible: representing Canada at the 2026 World Championships in South Korea.
The Fight of a Lifetime
My journey to the world stage has been a fight like no other. In 2021, I was diagnosed with lupus erythematosus, a chronic autoimmune disease. While managing that challenge, I was hit with a second blow in 2023: Stage III Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
The past two years have been a blur of aggressive treatments, surgeries, and recovery. However, I refused to let these diagnoses define my limits. I wanted to show others facing health battles that with resilience, world-class performance is still possible. Just months after aggressive treatments and major surgeries, I returned to the mat and won the 2024 Canadian National Championships. This victory qualified me to represent Canada internationally, and I even achieved a World Top 16 ranking in my division at the 2024 World Championships in Hong Kong!
ELITE TRACK RECORD & 2026 ROADMAP
My consistency across two national teams demonstrates world-class longevity:
• Gold Medalist (Team Canada) – 2024 & 2025 Canadian National Championships
• World Top 16 (Team Canada) – 2024 World Championships
• Gold Medalist (Team Hong Kong) – 2021 World Taekwondo Asia Poomsae Championships
• Silver Medalist (Team Hong Kong) – 2022 World Taekwondo Asia Poomsae Championships
• Bronze Medalist (Team Hong Kong) – 2021 ATU President’s Cup Poomsae Championships
• Bronze Medalist (Team Hong Kong) – 2020 World Taekwondo Asia Poomsae Championships
• Bronze Medalist (Team Hong Kong) –
The Road to Gold: My $30,000 Funding Goal
As a self-funded athlete in Canada, the financial burden of international competition is significant. To represent Canada and the RBC family at the highest level, I have set a fundraising goal of $30,000. This amount covers my intensive 2026–2027 competitive season, allowing me to focus on training and recovery.
Your support will directly fund:
- Major Championships (Travel, Stay & Entry):
- 2026 National Championships (Halifax)
- 2026 Canada Open (Calgary)
- 2026 Senior Pan Am Championships (Brazil)
- 2026 World Championships (South Korea)
- 2027 World Martial Arts Masterships (Japan)
- High-Performance Training & Coaching: Ongoing training fees for world-class technical coaching and national-level training camps.
- Specialized Gear & Equipment: World Taekwondo (WT) approved Poomsae uniforms and high-performance training gear.
- Post-Cancer Athletic Health: Specialized physiotherapy and medical care required for elite athletic longevity while managing Lupus and post-cancer recovery.
Why Your Support Matters
I believe that adversity does not define us—it prepares us to lead. By supporting this journey, you aren’t just funding an athlete; you are investing in a story of hope. I use my platform to inspire others facing health battles, showing that even after the darkest times, we can still aim for gold.
How You Can Help:
1. Donate: Every contribution, no matter the size, brings me one step closer to South Korea.
2. Share: Please share this link with your network and on social media. Shared fundraisers raise up to 4x more!
3. Follow: I will post regular updates here as I compete in Halifax, Calgary, and beyond.
Thank you for being part of my team and for believing in the power of resilience.
With deepest gratitude,
Ka Wai Wong