Fund for Ethan to compete gymnastics in the USA at the Valeri Liukin invitational

$2,720 of $5,000 goal
Given by 16 generous donors in 8 weeks

This fund is to help get me to the USA to represent New Zealand in gymnastics. I'm the first male in 18 years to be selected from my club.

Hawke's Bay

My name is Ethan Phillips, I'm 17 years old and I'm a gymnast from Hawke's Bay. I've been doing gymnastics for 14 years and as of recent I have been selected to represent New Zealand at the Valeri Liukin invitational in USA. This came as a suprise as at the trials i sprained both of my ankles and wasn't able to walk. My recovery is going well and I should be fit to compete well in the competition. I am the first gymnast to qualify from Omni gymnastics (my home club for 14 years) since 1997 so it would be a massive honour to be remembered there in future years.

The trip costs $4,500.00 and this covers flights, transportation and competition fees.

Uniform and food will also cost another $500.00

By donating you will help me cover the cost of travels and uniform, helping me attend my very first international competition and first experience of representing New Zealand in the sport i love, gymnastics.

Thanks for your support :)

Ethan Phillips.

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Off tomorrow  7 December 2015

Hey guys, sorry I've been so distant lately. I have been increasing my training time a lot and have also had to deal with end of year exams. I am heading off to Texas tomorrow morning and will compete this Saturday their time. I'm feeling really good and I can't say how thankful I am for all of you helping me get to where I am now. Without your contribution I wouldn't have been able to take part so I am truly grateful. I will let you all know how I got on when I get back so once again thanks to all of you I appreciate it so much.

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Guest Donor on 14 Sep 2015
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Ethan Phillips

Thank you so much for your generosity! It's appreciated very much :)

Ethan Phillips
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Guest Donor on 14 Sep 2015
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Ethan Phillips

Thanking you so much! This will really help out so much! Must catch up sometime soon too

Ethan Phillips
Elizabeth Rubino
Elizabeth Rubino on 30 Aug 2015
Good luck Ethan. Lots of love from us all in England xxxxx
$50
Ethan Phillips

Thank you very much Elizabeth! I appreciate your donation very much and will make sure to train hard to make everyone in England proud :)

Ethan Phillips
Julie & John Appleton
Julie & John Appleton on 23 Aug 2015
In loving memory of Jill Phillips, Grandma, Mother and Sister. Congratulations Ethan, your Grandma always said you would get to represent NZ.
$100
Ethan Phillips

Thank you very much Aunty Julie and Uncle John. Missing you all very much and i will train hard to make you guys and grandma proud :)

Ethan Phillips
Faux Aunt Jo you don't know!
Faux Aunt Jo you don't know! on 14 Aug 2015
Go Ethan....so proud of your commitment and determination. Happy Travels x
$50
Ethan Phillips

Thanking you very much for your generosity :) I appreciate it very much

Ethan Phillips

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This campaign started on 31 Jul 2015 and ended on 30 Sep 2015.