Where your support has gone — and what's next
18 July 2026A proper progress report for everyone who has backed Jo so far.
First, thank you. $150 in donations has come in from people who want to see this campaign continue, and every dollar raised is being put to work. Here's exactly where the money has gone to date.
The biggest outlay was the initial archery equipment — bow, riser, and everything needed to shoot competitively — at $1,978.01. Joining Auckland Archery Club cost $138; that's Jo's training home, and where coach Caroline runs her sessions. The classification eye test, a required step on the pathway to competing as a VI archer, was $163. A new bow string was $50. And coaching with Caroline is $30 a session — four sessions so far, $120 in total.
That brings the total invested in the campaign so far to $2,449.01.
The training is paying off. This week's session was spent measuring and locking in the exact positions of Jo's tripod sight and foot locators, so setup at the range is fast and identical every time which matters, because under competition rules, once the tripod is set up, Jo is the only person allowed to adjust her sights.
The next milestone is the big one: National and International classification in Christchurch, 21–23 August. This is the classification Jo needs to enter formal competition, and we're currently working out how to get her there.
We'll keep reporting back as the road to Christchurch and beyond it, the World Archery Para Championships takes shape.
