Support Zelda's Journey to World Championships!

Hello! My name is Zelda and I was recently selected to paddle on Team USA Premier for the IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships held in Berlin! Premier is the most competitive division in Worlds and I am honored to represent the USA at the highest level. This is my second time making it onto the team and every second of it has been humbling. I have learned so much from the camps and time trials this cycle, and I can't wait to put it into action in Germany. I have had a ton of support from my amazing friends and Premier coaches. There were so many sleepless nights and tears throughout the winter, but it has been worth every second of it for this opportunity.

As a recent graduate, finding the time to train has been difficult as my personal life underwent a whirlwind of changes has been a challenge (especially after a very frozen winter). On top of that, it has been a very large financial commitment as paddlers have to pay for all their expenses to race. In order to make the final stretch, I'm asking for your kind donations to help cover my travel and racing costs. Anything you can contribute is extremely helpful <3 Here's a breakdown of the related costs:

Flights: ~$800

Hotel: ~$1700

Transportation: ~$300

Gear: ~$200

I am incredibly grateful to race for Team USA, and for all the support that got me this far! Thank you so much and I hope to make you all proud <3