Help Sarah attend the 2023 CrossFit Games

Hello my name is Sarah and I am fundraising to get myself to the awards ceremony at the 2023 CrossFit Games. I have blindness from brain cancer and I am very proud to be representing Canada on the podium.

When I was five years old I was diagnosed with a massive brain tumour that resulted in a 50/50 chance of survival. I beat the odds and now I am thankful and live life to the fullest. Because of my vision impairment, a lot of sports were too dangerous for me to participate in. Overtime, I found CrossFit to be something I could be myself and excel in. I am asking for your support and funding to attend the 2023 CrossFit Games Ceremony in Madison Wisconsin. The expenses are $6000 which include: flights, hotel, registration, and food. The date for the CrossFit Games is August 1st. As a result of competing this year, I am proud to announce that I have placed first in Canada and third in the world for the 2023 CrossFit Games.

A little bit about my journey - I have to this date overcome a full craniotomy, 64 weeks of chemotherapy and endured over 13 surgeries. As a result, I am permanently blind from brain cancer. I have battled cancer and overcome being bullied. To me, diversity and inclusion are so extremely important as I was often not accepted for who I am with my disabilities. My goal is to motivate people to be inspired and be the best version of themselves despite the challenges. It is important for me to motivate others and share my story. I want to share with the world that I have been down so many times, and inspire the world to have the courage to get back up.

I have struggled and worked hard to continue to stay healthy. Keeping fit is the most important part of my mental stability, physical health, and emotional well being. I have always had a passion for sports even before I could participate. I have been doing CrossFit training for over 2 years. With strong determination and multiple set backs where surgery was required, I have always gotten back up on my feet. I am proud of my hard work and accomplishments.

Any financial support that you are able to contribute would be incredibly valuable to my journey, it will help me achieve my goal of becoming a world class athlete.