Trans-America Cross Country Skate

My name is Calleigh Little. I am a 26 year old transgender woman from Boston, Massachusetts. I have been skateboarding for upwards of 6 years, and competing for 2.

Personal Records:
64 miles - Milford, MA to Boston, MA and back
71.1 miles - Southborough, MA to Manchester, CT
70.8 miles - Southborough, MA to Hampton Beach, NH
82.4 miles - Framingham, MA to Providence, RI and back
172 miles - Miami Ultraskate 2016 (Second Place Women's)
188 miles - Chief Ladiga Sk8 Challenge (First Place Women’s)
138 miles - Boston, MA to Provincetown, MA
100 miles - Milford, MA to Satan’s Kingdom, VT
Bend Beatdown - 5k 3rd Place Women’s/10k 2nd Place Women’s
Adrenalina 2016 - 2nd Place Women’s
215 miles - Miami Ultraskate 2017 (Second Place Women's)
188 miles - Chef Ladiga Sk8 Challenge (Second Place Women’s)
Central Mass Skate Festival 8 - Women’s First Place

On October 9, 2017 I will embark on the greatest journey of my life. Departing from Bend, Oregon after a 5k, 10k, and 50k race, I will head east to cross the United States of America by skateboard. I have been planning this journey for 3 years, and have made great strides in my skateboarding career to make it a reality.

Competing in women's sports has been an amazing experience for me. I have learned a great deal about what it means to be transgender over the years of pushing myself beyond the limits. I have experienced being the only transgender racer in distance skateboarding, and I hope to pave the way for others like myself to feel confident to be their true selves in an accepting world. I can only hope that my determination to pursue my dreams will inspire others to do the same.

Upon completion of this trip, I will succeed in landing the following world records:

-First Transgender Person to Cross the USA by Gravity Powered Travel
-First Woman to Skateboard Across the Country Solo
-Fastest Known Time Skateboarding Across the USA

This journey is entirely unsupported - there is no car following me, no shelter provided, and only my will pushing me to complete it. 

Your donation to this cause will go a long way. In addition to granting me access to necessary survival tools like food, water, and shelter, a percentage of your donation will be given to Water.org - a charity created to make safe water accessible by everyone. This charity is especially important to me because I live a privileged life where potable water is nearly always accessible to me. I could never fathom what others may go through in their lives and am dedicated to raising awareness of those without a voice. My trip will highlight the importance of water conservation at the individual level - reducing showers, drinking from safe sources, refusing to waste, and appreciating the convenience of water in our society.

Keep up with me on Facebook! https://facebook.com/skatecrosscountry

Follow the trip on the official blog! https://skatecrosscountry.com