<div>Without resilience, there is no success. Heptathlon is one of the ultimate athletic goals for athletes, and, as a result, is possibly the hardest to succeed at, testing every part of the body. Jessica Ennis, Denise Lewis and Kelly Sotherton are just some of my heroes.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>So, what a year it’s been - moving up from local to national competition, and believe me, it truly has made a world of difference. Whilst maintaining my County long jump title for the past five years, I now have new personal bests in six out of the seven events. I am ranked in the top ten in the UK for high jump at U23 level, and though I’m still only 19, I placed second in England for the National Pentathlon in my category, competing against athletes four years my senior. Last weekend I placed sixth in the EA Senior Combined Events Championships in Manchester in the U23 category.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>To date, funding has come from Canterbury Rugby Club supporters and a small group of sponsors which has enabled coaching, physio (although I can assure you that my body IS working well with the demands put on it at the moment), travel and so much more. I am so, so grateful for all of your support.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>It has always been an issue that I can only work between competitions and training in trying to reach my goal of becoming World Champion - Ted in the Saucy Flo’s kitchen has helped me out in every possible way, giving unbelievable flexibility with shifts to fit in with my six day - week training – though, he says, ONLY in return for free tickets to the 2028 Olympics when I get there!
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>And believe me, I am still on that path to be a World Champion heptathlete. My progress is accelerating and I WILL get there. I am a girl with a passion that means more than a dream, and I am more driven than ever.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>I am reliant on help to get me there. The physical demands moving forward are entirely down to myself, and my training hours are long and arduous (though I love it nevertheless). But, the financial burden put on young athletes is becoming harder the further I move up the rankings. Sponsorship is vital. So, if you can help with any size sponsorship I will be truly grateful. You do not realise just how much it is appreciated. I promise I will not let you down.
</div>

Kirsty Marshall

Becca Giddings

Anonymous

Caroline Edmondson

Lawrence HARVEY

Robert Balicki

Natalie Ferguson Borley

Karen Balicki

Lauren Plowman

Andrew Barclay

Andy Bate

Sam Buddle

Phillipa Hilton

Geoffrey Malyon

Sandra Salt

Warren Frost

Chloe Brown

Roisin Piper

Vaughn Meredith

Win the Heptathlon at the 2028 Olympics in LA

Win the Heptathlon at the 2028 Olympics in LA

Still £2,772 to go. Help us build momentum.