Coxing for Gold: Get Eliza to the U19 Worlds!

$2,250 of $13,000 goal
Given by 17 generous donors in around 3 months

Join Eliza's campaign to cox the New Zealand U19 Men's 8+ at the World Champions in Lithuania, fuelled by her passion and impressive record

Christchurch, Canterbury

In just her fourth season of rowing, Eliza has already made an incredible mark on the sport. From rowing for Cashmere High School to proudly serving as Rowing Captain this year, her dedication and talent shines through. Remarkably, Eliza holds a Gold medal from every Maadi Regatta she's attended, along with 2 National Age Group course records both as a rower and now, in her first year as a coxswain!

Now, this strong young woman has been selected to cox New Zealand's top U19 rowers at the World Championships in Lithuania. This nine-week campaign is a significant commitment, including six weeks of intensive training camp at Lake Karapiro followed by three weeks training and competing on the world stage. Being chosen to lead such an elite crew speaks volumes about Eliza's skill, leadership, and resilience.

Let's help Eliza seize this incredible opportunity to represent New Zealand and continue her golden streak on the world stage. Your support will directly contribute to her campaign costs and help this talented young coxswain achieve her dreams. Every donation, big or small, will make a real difference. Join Eliza's journey to the U19 World Rowing Championships and be a part of her success!

Brent O'Meagher's involvement (page creator)

Eliza is the eldest of my 2 daughters.

Use of funds

Any funds raised will be used to pay for the $5,000 cost of the training camp and the $15,000 cost of the European campaign

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Lithuania here they come!!!  28 July 2025

The U19 squad took off yesterday, Sunday 27th, and are currently enroute to Lithuania. They were all extremely excited to get going, although not so excited about the 37hrs of travel.

Racing starts on the 6th with Eliza's heat around 9:30pm on the 7th (NZ time).

The schedule and links to the live stream are here:

https://worldrowing.com/event/2025-world-rowing-under-19-championships/

The photo is Eliza GirlBoss'ing it with the U19 M8+ crew & coach.

#LetsGoNZ #EarnTheFern

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Latest donations

Ellen
Ellen on 17 Jun 2025
Best of luck Eliza
$100
Brent O'Meagher

Thank you so much Ellen, this is so appreciated

Brent O'Meagher
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 10 Jun 2025
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Brent O'Meagher

Thank you mystery person, this is very much appreciated

Brent O'Meagher
Howden Family
Howden Family on 01 Jun 2025
Well done Eliza! We have loved watching your journey so far and looking forward to seeing more in the future.
$500
Brent O'Meagher

Thank you so much Howdens, this is so generous. I'll be organising a watch party so will let you know once sorted

Brent O'Meagher
Ange & Bruce
Ange & Bruce on 17 May 2025
All of the best Eliza!
$150
Brent O'Meagher

Thanks so much guys, this is very generous. Hope you'll be cheering on the Black boat come August, Cheers

Brent O'Meagher
Cindy
Cindy on 13 May 2025
Well done Eliza!
$100
Brent O'Meagher

Thank so much Cindy, There's no Aust M 8+ at the U19 World Cup, so no split allegiances on who you can support :)

Brent O'Meagher

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This campaign started on 30 Apr 2025 and ended on 10 Aug 2025.