Hey friends! Please help me get to the 2026 Paralympic Games in Cortina, Italy. For the last five years, I have dedicated myself to a single dream: representing Team USA on the world stage as a para snowboarder. I have been training full-time, pushing my limits, and overcoming every obstacle to prepare for the chance to compete at the Paralympic Games. This journey has been a marathon of dedication, and it comes with significant financial challenges. Full-time training means sacrificing a traditional career to fully commit to my sport, creating a constant struggle to cover the costs of elite athletic pursuits.

I had an extra obstacle this year when I had a revision on my limb. I wasn't able to work any of the jobs that I usually do during the off-season. This has really set me back financially. It has caused a deficit of $15,000-$20,000 that I am usually able to save.

My goal is within reach, but I cannot cross the finish line without support. The funds raised will directly cover the essential expenses required to complete my final push toward the Paralympics.

These costs include:

* Coaching fees and training camps: Access to world-class coaching and training is crucial for peak performance.

* Specialized equipment: Maintaining and upgrading high-performance adaptive snowboarding gear is expensive but vital for safety and competition.

* Travel and accommodations: Covering the costs of traveling to international training camps and races. (Trust me when I say, we don't stay at extravagant places. We are usually sharing rooms, beds, and cramming all of our gear into small areas to save money, lol.)

* Competition fees and lift tickets: Entry fees and lift tickets for official events on the World Cup circuit.

Ever since my amputation, my main goal was to snowboard again. Once I got into the racing circuit, I found my purpose and family. The hole I had in my heart from losing my leg has slowly been filled with the joy that competition brings me. It means the world to me. It means even more to know I have so many people cheering me on. I have found freedom when I strap in and fly down whatever mountain I am on. It brings so much peace to my soul.

By donating, you're not just funding a trip: you're investing in a dream and supporting a movement so much bigger than just my own dreams. You're helping me represent our country and inspire others to pursue their own ambitions, regardless of their challenges. Every dollar brings me one step closer to Cortina and shows that dreams are achievable with hard work and a supportive community. Thank you for being part of my journey. Any contribution, no matter the size, makes a monumental difference. Please share my story with your friends and family to help spread the word.

**All money goes into a specific account just for snowboarding. Anything not used this year will carry into next year. This money is not used for rent, food, or anything outside of what I listed above. I am a very frugal person, and I can assure you that all of this money is being spent mindfully and only for the reasons mentioned.