Helping Mel get to the podium she narrowly missed last year
Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui
Our amazing friend and coach Mel is headed to Texas 🇺🇸 this November to compete on the world stage at the Official Strongman Games in the Masters category – and she needs our support to get there!
Last year, Mel was just seconds away from the podium, and she’s poured her heart, soul, and strength into making 2025 her year. She’s been training relentlessly, working with top coaches, nutritionists, and dedicating herself to reaching her absolute peak performance.
But getting to Worlds isn’t cheap – and with rising costs of flights, accommodation, food, competition entry fees and transport - we’re reaching out to ask for your help.
🩵 Mel gives everything to the people around her. As a sports therapist and personal trainer, she supports beginners, weekend warriors, and elite athletes alike, helping others reach their potential with a huge heart and infectious energy.
✨ Now it’s our turn to support her. ✨
👉🏼 If you’re able to donate – no matter how small – it all goes directly toward helping Mel chase her dream of standing on that podium and proudly representing New Zealand, Palmerston North and Wāhine Strength Club on the world stage. 💥👊🏽
Let’s help her lift heavier, go further, and show the world what she’s made of!
Thank you so much 💛
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Funds raised will be used for flights, accommodation, travel insurances, entry fees
8 Weeks To Comp Day !! 28 September 2025
With only 8 weeks left until Mel competes in Texas we just want to thank everyone for their generosity so far. It’s been a tough rd to get here but we are nearly there and still going strong.
If you havent already please check out Mel’s Instagram sportigirl_nz_strongwoman to see how she’s been going in training. 💪🏽💖
Thank you again and if you can don’t forget to donate and share the page 🙏🏻
Thank you Alison, you’re amazing! 👊🏽💪🏽🙏🏻 you will be missed this year 🥲
Thank you so much for your generous and kind donation. 💪🏽❤️ very much appreciated
Thank you so much for your generous donation. It is greatly appreciated 🩷💜
Thank you for your generosity, much appreciated 👊🏽💥
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