Help Stephanie Compete at Masters Nationals

IT'S MMMMMEEEEEEE…Jessica! (IYKYK)

A little background on me and my wee story. My name is Stephanie, I am 42 years old from Omaha, Nebraska, and am a Masters Olympic Lifting Athlete from Heartland Strength.

I will be headed to Masters Nationals the 1st week of April in Atlanta, GA to compete. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is where I am in need of some help. Needless to say, it has been a very stressful year for me. My last job really messed things up financially for me - if you want details I am very willing to spill the beans privately because it is a bit embarrassing. I started a new job with the Omaha Police Dept but I am making a lot less than I was previously. I am having a bit of a hard time with funding this trip. The flight out of Omaha isn’t terrible but still around $400 and then the hotel for 3 days is around $600-$700.

Weightlifting is something that I love. It not only keeps me sane, but grounded. There are days when all I can do is stress and worry about every little thing in my life, but when I get to Heartland and pick up that bar - everything stops. The stress and worry stop for that 2 hours. I have a great community and support system within those walls. Weightlifting has not only made me physically stronger, but mentally.

So, here I am. Asking my friends and the people I love for help to get me to that competition platform and get that 3rd banner. Anything that is leftover will go to anyone else that needs help or to my coaches to help make their trip easier too.

Thank you all so much in advance! This will help take a TON of stress off of me and get my head back into the game so that I can continue to make you all proud of this old gal ❤️