Please help Candice get to WheelWod Games 2022

CrossFit saved my life. I acquired moderate Cerebral Palsy (CP) at three months old after contracting bacterial meningitis. Luckily, my family pushed me to be an active kid. However, after working full time and earning two graduate degrees, I was pretty out of shape. Through trial and error, I found CrossFit, my adaptive community, and most importantly: my passion in life to be active.

Recently, I qualified for the WheelWod Games 2022 as a "major neurological" athlete. This means my CP, when under physical exertion, can require more energy to perform the same tasks at the same level as a non-disabled person.

The world of adaptive sport is still comparatively small and often overlooked. Therefore, I have accepted this chance to compete at the WheelWod Games 2022 to show other major neurological athletes that they, too, have a place in the world of sports.

If you donate to my cause, I promise to uphold this opportunity with honor, drive, and true sportsmanship. Therefore, I humbly ask for your support in the following:

Budget

Flight for Coach (with baggage fees): $350.00

Hotel for coach (3-4 nights): $800.00

Hotel for Mike and I (4 nights): $800.00

Rental car: ~$500 (We will help others wheelies with transit too as we did last year while volunteering)

An extra pair of new balance shoes (in case the shoes break): $50.00

Food and unforeseen costs: $500.00

Total budget: $3,000.00**

**Any unused funds will be shared at the games for use by fellow WheelWod competitors, organizers and volunteers in cases of unexpected expense with food, equipment, transport, operations, etc.

Please note: As a show of investment for my competition, I have paid the registration fee of $375.00 and utilized a travel credit for Mike and I's flight.

Note of tiered Support:

My dear friend Alicia is making limited barbell jewelry to support my cause. In a few weeks, I will update you with photos in case you wish to have a gift for your donation. Please note that this is a limited quantity availability of 30 pieces, and the jewelry will take 6-8 weeks to produce. I will update you with a tier price and jewelry allotment once I have more detail from Alicia.

Thank you for supporting my Crossfit journey; you are part of it! Lastly, word of mouth is powerful: even if you don't have the means to help me monetarily, kindly share this fund with everyone you know.

With gratitude,

Candice Homan Arnone