Support #TeamShannonMfor20’Olympics

WHAT AM I RAISING MONEY FOR?
As most of you know, running has been apart of my life since middle school. Recently an opportunity was presented to me to relocate to Arizona to further my running career to train with a past distance Olympic medalist/coach, be managed/marketed (free of charge) by a nationally known agency, and begin my path to becoming a professional track athlete and qualifying for the 2020 Olympics. This opportunity will allow me to continue to follow the path that was  always laid out for me. Unfortunately, my family and I are unable to financially jumpstart this journey 100%, but with your support, your shares, and your resources I will be able to start this new chapter of my life.


Get to know me:
My name is Shannon Morton and am from Chesapeake, Va. I graduated Virginia Tech in 2017 with my Bachelors in Human Development. I was a fully scholarshipped member of the Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor VT Track and Field team.
In 2017, my senior year and at the peak of collegiate career,  I dealt with an ongoing injury that forced me call my season short.

Today I am happy to say I am healthy, I am fast, I am strong, I am focused, and I am determined to go after my only childhood dream of becoming a professional runner and qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Games. Nothing is more important to me then being able to utilize my God given talents to make a difference in this sport and peoples lives.

It is a little known fact that I am adopted. This is something that I have kept in the shadows for my entire life. I now know God has given me this gift on the track to be used as a tool to empower other adopted athletes. It would be awesome to join the ranks of other adopted Olympians and be a light and advocate for others to truly understand that adoption is a beautiful and heart-warming experience. 

Here is a picture of my heros, my family.

PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2x All-American in the 1500 meters (2014) & Mile (2016) 
Virginia Tech School Record Holder in the 1500 meters 
Virginia Tech School Record Holder in the Mile
Virginia Tech School Record Holder in the 4x800 meter relay
VT Rookie of the Year for Track & Field in 2013
VT Rookie of the Year for Cross Country in 2014
VT "Breakthrough Performance of the Year" in 2016
All-ACC in the Mile (2015)
All-ACC in the 1500m (2014)
National Qualifier  in the 1500m (2014), Cross Country (2015), Mile (2016)
Recognized by the City of Blacksburg Sports Club (2016)
Student-  Athlete Honor Roll
Preseason Ranked 2nd in the Nation for the 1500m in 2015-2016
Ranked 6th in the Nation for the Mile (2016)

PERSONAL RECORDS:
800 meters-  2:06, 2016 Olympic Trails QT (2:03)
1500 meters- 4:13.29, 2016 Olympic Trials QT (4:11)
Mile: 4:35.74
HOW CAN YOU HELP SUPPORT #TeamShannonM?
Support my journey by donating and/or spreading the word to others (SHARE, SHARE, SHARE). This is my time and I need your support to help me relocate and train.