Help Cat get to Boxing Canada Nationals 2022
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Hey! My name is Cat Accardi, I'm 23 years old, and I currently live in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I'm a competitive amateur boxer and a social worker. I've been boxing since I was 16 years old and started competing when I was 18.
I currently have 10 fights under my belt, which makes me an Open Class boxer. This means that I am eligible to compete in the upcoming Canadian Boxing Nationals in 2022. Depending on the results, it can land me a spot on Team Canada's boxing team, which would open the door for many opportunities to compete on an international level. This would set me up for my ultimate goal to be an olympian at the Paris 2024 Olympics. However, I must first get to nationals.
To get there, I need more fights to prepare me. Unfortunately, there aren't any girls in my province for me to fight. This means I have to travel across Canada, to the USA, or even internationally, just to get me fights.
There is no financial support for athletes at my level who have yet to achieve international results. I would have to pay for everything from flights, registration fees, equipment etc. out of pocket, which simply isn't feasible for me. All of my family lives in Ontario, Canada so I am living and supporting myself out here in BC.
I will be competing in the Gene Lewis Invitational Tournament 2021 in Mesa, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. This is a large tournament for Western US with 300+ athletes going from November 12th to 14th.
Additionally, I was 1 of 4 elite female boxers to represent BC at a national training camp happening in Montreal. The camp is set to happen on November 14th to 24th. This training camp will test my boxing and athletic skills. If I do well, it will allow me to attend an international training camp in the upcoming future. This is the first step to get me to nationals.
There is no financial support for athletes at my level who have yet to achieve international results. I would have to pay for everything from flights, registration fees, equipment etc. out of pocket, which simply isn't feasible for me. All of my family lives in Ontario, Canada so I am living and supporting myself out here in BC.
I will be competing in the Gene Lewis Invitational Tournament 2021 in Mesa, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. This is a large tournament for Western US with 300+ athletes going from November 12th to 14th.
Additionally, I was 1 of 4 elite female boxers to represent BC at a national training camp happening in Montreal. The camp is set to happen on November 14th to 24th. This training camp will test my boxing and athletic skills. If I do well, it will allow me to attend an international training camp in the upcoming future. This is the first step to get me to nationals.
The funds raised will be used to cover travels costs, such as flight tickets, COVID PCR/antigen tests, accommodation, and registration fees so I don't have to stress about paying for rent, groceries, or any other necessary expenses I face daily.
I would like to thank you for taking your time to read this and listening to my story.
Anything helps.
Always with love,
Cat Accardi
Organizer
Cat Accardi
Organizer
Vancouver, BC
