Help Me Represent Team USA at the Dragon Boat World Championships!

Hi everyone,

I'm beyond thrilled and honored to share that I’ve been selected to represent Team USA at the 2025 World Dragon Boat Championships in Germany!

This opportunity means the world to me — not just because I get to compete on the international stage, but because it’s the result of years of dedication, training, and pushing past self-doubt. Honestly, I didn’t think my times would be enough to make the team. I expected a “maybe next year” and was completely shocked (and emotional) when I got the call.

Now, I need your support to help make this dream a reality.

While the honor of wearing the red, white, and blue is priceless, the cost to get there is very real. Athletes on Team USA are self-funded, which means I’m responsible for all expenses, including:

• Travel to and from Germany

• Team training camps

• Uniforms and equipment

• Lodging and meals during the competition

• Registration fees and other associated costs

The total cost is estimated to be around $5,000, and I’m humbly asking for your help to get me across the finish line — not just in Germany, but in making this entire experience possible. Any amount, big or small, helps. And if you’re not able to give, simply sharing this campaign means so much to me.

Thank you for being part of my journey and for believing in me. I promise to give it my all — for myself, for Team USA, and for everyone who helped lift me up along the way.

With gratitude,

Amy Thomas