Help needed to get Davina to the World u23 rowing championships

My name is Davina Waddy and I am a second year Otago University student with an incredible opportunity!

I have been selected into the U23 NZ team which is very exciting, especially into a womens 8+. I started rowing at Christchurch Girls High school 2 and a half years ago and found a passion for rowing in the short amount of time.

This year at Nationals I came away with a bronze in the U22 pair and silver in the U22 womens four. We then were selected for the team trial week consisting of a 2km erg test and numerous seat races, resulting in 7 other girls and myself being selected for the U23 8+. It has been four years since NZ has sent an U23 womens 8 to the World champs which makes it even more memorable. We are heading to Rotterdam take on the rest of the world this August 2016.

Although this is very exciting, it does come at a cost of $7,000, and as I am also a student I really need your help! My parents work extremely hard to support me, but due to this large financial requirement I will need all the help I can get.

All donations are massively appreciated, whether they are big or tiny - they honestly make the difference!