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Help Santiago Represent Team USA and Red Dragon Karate at the World Championships

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Santiago has qualified to represent Team USA and Red Dragon Karate – Diamond Bar in four divisions at the WKC World Championships in Cádiz, Spain. Please help us cover the travel, training, and competition expenses needed to get him there.

Full GoFundMe story

We are incredibly proud to announce that Santiago has earned the opportunity to represent Team USA and Red Dragon Karate – Diamond Bar at the 2026 WKC World Championships in Chiclana, Cádiz, Spain.

Santiago has dedicated countless hours to training and competing in karate. While representing Red Dragon Karate – Diamond Bar at the WKC Nationals, he earned two first-place finishes, one third-place finish, and one fourth-place finish. His hard work, discipline, and determination qualified him to compete for Team USA in four divisions at the World Championships this October.

Competing internationally is an incredible opportunity, but the costs of travel, lodging, uniforms, training, meals, and other necessary expenses add up quickly. We are raising funds to help Santiago travel to Spain, proudly represent the United States, and represent his dojo, Red Dragon Karate – Diamond Bar, on the world stage.

How the funds will be used

Expense Estimated cost

Airfare $3,500

Hotel accommodations $1,500

Additional training $1,000

Food during the trip $1,000

Team USA uniforms $500

Ground transportation $500

Current estimated expenses $8,000

Our fundraising goal is $9,500. The remaining funds will help cover competition registration, fundraising transaction fees, baggage fees, and other necessary travel-related expenses.

Any donation, no matter the amount, will make a difference. Sharing this fundraiser with friends, family, and local businesses would also mean a great deal to Santiago and our family.

We are extremely grateful for the coaches, instructors, friends, and family members who have supported Santiago throughout his journey. A special thank-you goes to Shihan and Sensei Alec for their training, guidance, and commitment to helping shape him into the competitor and young man he is today.

Thank you for helping Santiago pursue this incredible opportunity and proudly represent Team USA and Red Dragon Karate – Diamond Bar in Spain!