Meet Lane, our incredible 13 year old daughter with a passion for Taekwondo and a dream of one day competing at the Olympic level. This summer, she has the opportunity of a lifetime to train in South Korea with some of the best masters in the world.

At first glance, Lane is your typical teenager busy, fun loving, and full of energy. But what many people don’t see is the second side of her. A fierce, driven competitor with an unstoppable work ethic.

Lane may look like a sweet, blonde haired, hazel eyed girl but don’t be fooled. The moment she tightens her belt and steps onto the mat, everything changes. Her focus locks in, her determination takes over, and she becomes laser focused on one goal, to improve and to win.

As parents, we couldn’t be more proud. Lane never backs down from a challenge. She’s constantly learning, asking questions, and pushing herself to be better every single day. She doesn’t just train she commits fully to becoming the best athlete she can be.

This summer marks a huge milestone, as Lane prepares to test for her black belt, an achievement that reflects years of hard work and dedication. It’s also a major step toward her long term goals of becoming an instructor, coach, referee, and ultimately representing Canada on the Olympic stage.

Now, she has been given a truly rare opportunity.

Lane has the chance to travel to South Korea, the birthplace of Taekwondo, for an intensive 16 day training experience. She will train with world class masters, both as part of a team and in individual sessions, across multiple dojangs. This is more than just a trip, it’s a chance to sharpen her skills, learn new techniques, and fully immerse herself in the culture and roots of the sport she loves.

As she looks ahead to hopefully competing at the 2027 Canadian Nationals, this experience could be a pivotal step in her journey.

Of course, an opportunity like this comes with significant costs. With three of us traveling for 16 days in July, expenses for training, flights, and accommodations quickly add up.

That’s why we’re reaching out for support.

Every donation, no matter the size, will go directly toward Lane’s training and travel expenses. As a heartfelt thank you, Lane will send each donor a handwritten note along with a small gift from South Korea (please include a mailing address if you’d like to receive one).

We are doing everything we can to make sure this opportunity doesn’t slip away. Your support means more than just helping fund a trip, you’re investing in a young athlete’s dream.

And who knows… you might just be helping support a future Olympian.