A huge thank you from Columbia 🇨🇴
8 July 2026
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported Ella’s journey to the Youth World Championships in Colombia. Whether you donated, shared our posts, attended a fundraiser, bought food, a sponsorship shirt or lotto ticket, sent messages, or kept Ella in your thoughts and prayers, we are truly grateful.
Your generosity has helped ease the financial burden of getting Ella to the world stage, allowing her to focus on achieving a dream she has worked so hard for.
Ella has now arrived safely in Colombia and is settling in ahead of competition. Over the next few days, she’ll adjust to the time difference, complete her final training sessions, and prepare mentally and physically to represent New Zealand against the world’s best young weightlifters.
Please continue to keep Ella in your thoughts and prayers as she steps onto the international platform. Every donation, message, and share has reminded us that she isn’t chasing this dream alone.
From our family to yours, thank you for believing in Ella and helping make this incredible opportunity possible. We are forever grateful. 🥹❤️🫶🏽
