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From: Antoine Phillips and Antonia Phillips
Hello everyone, We are Antoine and Antonia Phillips, and we are thrilled to share that we have qualified to represent Team USA in wrestling at the Deaflympics 2025 in Tokyo, Japan! This is an incredible opportunity for us, and we are reaching out to seek your support in making this dream a reality.
About Us:
Antoine Phillips:
- Freshman at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in New York, majoring in Precision Manufacturing Technology (PMT).
- Member of the RIT wrestling team. Competing in the 73 kg weight class for men’s wrestling at the Deaflympics.
- IWCOA State Qualifier
- Selected to Wrestle Illinois V.S. Missouri All Star Dual
- Competing in the 73 kg weight class for men’s wrestling in the Deaflympics.
Antonia Phillips:
- Sophomore at Aurora University in Illinois, majoring in Sports Management and Marketing.
- Member of the Aurora Women’s wrestling team.
- IHSA Girls Wrestling State Champion in 2022 for 140 lbs, and Alton High School’s first state champion in their wrestling program history.
- Placed 3rd in IHSA Girls Wrestling in 2023 for 145 lbs. - Selected to Wrestle Illinois V.S. Missouri All Star Dual
- Selected to Wrestle Illinois V.S. Indiana All Star Dual
- Competing in the 67 kg weight class for women’s wrestling at the Deaflympics.
Our Goal:
The total cost for us to participate in the Deaflympics is $8,000 ($4,000 each). This includes travel, accommodation, training, hotel, uniforms, and other expenses. We are incredibly grateful for any support you can provide to help us achieve our goal and represent our country on this prestigious international stage.
Thank you for your support and encouragement! With gratitude, Antoine and Antonia Phillips
Organizer
Lupe Phillips
Organizer
Alton, IL