Let's get AJ to Samoa for the Waka Ama Va'a Federation World Distance Championships in August!

$685 of $3,000 goal
Given by 16 generous donors in around 3 months

Help get AJ to Samoa to compete in the Waka Ama World Distance Championships in August!

New Plymouth, Taranaki

AJ is passionate about Waka Ama, and she is particularly passionate about encouraging and supporting other disabled women into the sport. She has been selected for the NZ V6 Elite Para Mixed Team and will also compete individually.

AJ has low vision. She has a narrow band of vision in one eye, and no long distance vision. This has not slowed her down - she is a fierce competitor with many golds under her belt. She hopes to have a strong showing in Samoa and create some hype, inspiring other disabled women to take up Waka Ama.

Her disability funding will allow her to take a support person with her to Samoa, but we need to raise the funds for AJs flights, food, and accommodation.

AJ is a busy Mum and Nani and can't work currently, so your support with this is appreciated!

Nicola Bell's involvement (page creator)

AJ is a very dear friend of mine. I also work for her, administering her disability funding.

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Return flights to Samoa, food, accommodation, and other expenses in Samoa, training related expenses.

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Change of Payee  20 July 2023

Posted by: Givealittle

As per the request of AJ, funds will now go to Nicola Bell who will pass on the funds to AJ at a later date.

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Justine
Justine on 19 Jul 2023
Fantastic! Go for Gold! All the very best. Justine
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Uncle pug
Uncle pug on 18 Jul 2023
MUCH LOVE MY SIS!! GOODLUCK!!!
$10
Felicity
Felicity on 30 Jun 2023
Wishing you all the best for the championship!
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Eleasha
Eleasha on 19 Jun 2023
$20
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Guest Donor on 19 Jun 2023
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This campaign started on 9 Jun 2023 and ended on 9 Sep 2023.