<div>We came together with one shared dream: to prove that passion and dedication know no limits.
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<div>We are the Colombian Pararafting Team — a group of athletes who train together every week, united by our love for the river and our belief that sport can transform lives. Through our journey, we hope to inspire more people with disabilities to see sport not as a limitation, but as a path toward freedom, strength, and dreams fulfilled.
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<div>And now, something incredible has happened —
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<div>We’ve officially qualified for the World Rafting Championship in Argentina, taking place this November 2025! 
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<div>For us, this isn’t just about competing. It’s about representing Colombia with pride and showing the world that resilience, teamwork, and inclusion can overcome any obstacle.
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<div>But we need your help — and fast.
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<div>⏰ Our team flies on October 30, and we have just three weeks to raise the funds needed to make this dream a reality.
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<div>Your contribution will go directly toward:
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<div>✅ Travel and accommodation for the team
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<div>✅ Equipment and gear rental for competition
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<div>✅ Training and logistics costs
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<div>Meet our team — four warriors of the water 
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<div> Edwin Andrés, our captain — a rafting guide and high-performance athlete whose dedication to inclusion and teamwork keeps our spirit strong.
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<div> Jorge Ríos, a member of the Colombian National Wheelchair Basketball Team and an advocate for accessibility. He also designs and modifies vehicles so that others with amputations can enjoy independence and mobility.
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<div>‍♂️ Norberto Jesús, an open-water swimmer who has represented Colombia in Paralympic events for over a decade. A systems engineer by profession, he embodies discipline and perseverance both in sport and in life.
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<div>‍♂️ Jesús David, an international rafting guide and athlete whose experience and leadership help steer our team through every rapid.
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<div>Together, we’re not just paddling for a medal —
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<div>We’re paddling for visibility, inclusion, and inspiration.
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<div>Every contribution, big or small, brings us one stroke closer to the starting line — and to proving that when we move together, no dream is too big.
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<div>Thank you for believing in us, for helping us carry the Colombian flag, and for being part of this dream.
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Alexander McCullough

Julian Carnall

Michael Lombana Ruiz

Freek van der Meer

Isabelle Hopkins

Lorenzo Campelli

Colombia Ecotravel LLC

Tom Van Ooij

Carolina Lombana

Rita Hraiz

SJ Short

Karin Vissers

Helge Speth-Straube

robert henley

tom williams

Kim Donkers

J. Vissers

Christina Kyle

Tim Vugts

Help Colombia’s Pararafting Team Reach the World Championshi

Just €171€ to go! Make an impact.

Help Colombia’s Pararafting Team Reach the World Championshi

Just €171 to go!
Make an impact.