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Hi, our names are Vanessa and Winner, and we are wrestlers at Stratford High School, the Southside Wrestling Club, and the Connecticut National Team.
We started wrestling this winter and quickly fell in love with the sport. While wrestling at Stratford High School, we faced incredible hardship. We were displaced from our home and dealt with financial struggles. Despite these challenges, we maintained good grades (Winner is an honor roll student), stayed committed to training, and remained active, positive members of our community.
In her first year of wrestling, Winner placed 2nd at the CIAC Girls State Championship, 5th at the New England Championships, and 2nd at the CT Cup State Freestyle Championships. Vanessa is a CT Cup State Freestyle Champion.
Wrestling has helped us become better students and better people. Our achievements in the sport have earned us the opportunity to be part of the Connecticut National Team, a prestigious accomplishment.
We are raising money to attend the Freestyle National Tournament in Fargo, ND, this summer. We are asking for the support of our friends, family, teammates, and fans of wrestling to help us get there for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Thank you for being a part of our journey!
Organizer and beneficiary
Vanessa Tshibombi
Organizer
Stratford, CT
Christelle Kapinga
Beneficiary