<div><strong>Help a local athlete reach the World Championships</strong>
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<div>This fundraiser is for Christiana "<strong>Roo" </strong>Truebenbach, a young local stand-up paddleboarding athlete who has just been given an incredible opportunity. After racing in the USA SUP National Championships this past weekend, Roo qualified for and received an invitation from USA SUP to compete in the World Championships in Saubadia, Italy on October 15, 2026. This is a huge honor and an important step toward Roo’s dream of becoming a world-class athlete. The challenge is that the trip is less than two weeks away (5-day competition from October 14-18), and Roo cannot afford the cost within the tight timeline without major fundraising and community support.
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<div>Donations will help cover the travel and competition expenses needed to make this opportunity possible, including roundtrip international airfare, accommodations, a rental car, food, transport of Roo’s racing board and equipment, registration fees, and other necessary travel costs. Roo’s family has spent years volunteering and supporting fundraising efforts for local charities, youth, cancer patients, schools, and nonprofit organizations, and they have never been on the receiving end of that generosity. It is very difficult for them to ask for financial help, but their community has encouraged them to create a way for people to rally around Roo and help this young local athlete pursue big dreams and goals. If you are able, please consider donating and sharing this fundraiser with as many people as possible to help Roo represent the community, inspire other young athletes to pursue their dreams, and make the most of this extraordinary opportunity. She is also seeking corporate sponsorships or match donations, and expresses deep gratitude for your generosity and support. The community rally just within the week and a half since learning of this opportunity has been incredible...for those of you who have already contributed whether through donations or sharing, thank you from the bottom of our hearts....please keep sharing and spreading the word! 
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Susan Rand

James Grieve

Bob Babare

Anonymous

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Nicole Gould Coen

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Leon Titus

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Julie Ammann

Jeff Wilbert

Tom and Karen Hamllik

Karl A Eugster

Robert Heinemann

Marlene Black

Ann Wold

Shelley Hodge

Johanna Chadwell

Help Roo Represent Gig Harbor and the USA at Worlds in Italy

Help Roo Represent Gig Harbor and the USA at Worlds in Italy

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