<div>Hi everyone! My name is Ray Romero, and I am the Head Coach of the WIND Runners Club in Ft. Myers, FL. I am asking you to...
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<div>Help the WIND Runners Compete at Middle School XC Nationals!
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<div>The WIND Runners, a middle school cross country club in Fort Myers, FL, are running into history! Our team is currently ranked #1 in Florida and has earned an invitation to compete at the Middle School National Cross Country Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, on November 16th, 2025.
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<div><a href="https://www.winknews.com/sports/middle-school-track-club-has-eyes-set-on-nationals/article_685079f9-bd47-4786-91b2-22b40416e429.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WINK News Story</a>
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<div>For our 15 hardworking student-athletes, this is the opportunity of a lifetime. They’ve trained through the heat, humidity, and long miles to become one of the top teams in the nation — but we need your help to get there.
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<div>We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which means your donation goes directly to supporting our athletes and may be tax-deductible.
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<div>The total cost of flights and hotels is approximately $15,000 about $1,000 per athlete for flight and hotel. Every dollar raised helps ensure no athlete is left behind due to financial hardship.
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<div>Your support will:
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<div>‍♂️ Cover travel expenses for 15 student-athletes
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<div>‍♀️ Provide safe lodging in Louisville
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<div>Allow these young athletes to proudly represent Fort Myers on the national stage
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<div>Whether you can give $10, $50, or sponsor an athlete, every bit makes a difference. Please consider donating and sharing our story so the WIND Runners can proudly represent Southwest Florida at Nationals!
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<div>Thank you for supporting the next generation of champions.
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Help the WIND Runners Compete at Middle School XC Nationals

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