Amputee & Mum returns to ParaClimbing World Cup after second Amputation.

Climbing is not funded in New Zealand so I need your help.

In the 2022 World Cup season I brought home New Zealand's first ever medal in the history of Sport Climbing while battling severe health complications and leg infections.

By returning to the World Cup Circuit this year I hope to finish a film about mental health & continuing. It is an honour to compete for New Zealand, and I have been training for 5 years for this climax of the World Championship in August. I have high hopes despite the challenging last 12 months.

But this has become about so much more than winning.

I lost a friend to suicide back home while I was on tour last year. Then I lost my ability to walk, came home to lose more of my leg, and a subsequent battle with my own mental health. So this passion project has become even more meaningful for me. Together with Katie Myers (film maker/creator) we hope to share our ongoing journeys with wellbeing and give people hope that even in our darkest days, we can let in the light, we can create or chase the sunshine and we can continue.

Our film is raw and real, showing first hand that life is measured by all the beautiful moments in between the adversity and struggle. Our message is don't give up, anything can happen beyond what you can imagine. Let your community and friendships carry you there.

We would love your support, a little, a lot or a share of our link. This is for all of those who we have lost, and in the hope that we save a life.

Ngā mihi.