Reuben Cook to Under-23 World Rowing Champs in Varese, Italy

$4,770 of $7,000 goal

Given by 19 generous donors in around 4 months

My name is Reuben Cook and I'm asking for help to fund my travel in representing NZ at the World Under-23 Rowing Champs in Varese, Italy.

Otago

My name is Reuben Cook, I am 18 and in my first year out of school ( Otago Boys' High)

Recently I have been selected to represent New Zealand again, this time at the 2022 Under-23 World Rowing Champs in Varese, in the Men's Lightweight double sculls.

At 18 this is an absolutely amazing opportunity for me to represent my country overseas, after last year not being able to travel overseas it has been long worked for. In the build-up to the world champs, I will be relocating to Cambridge for 11 weeks to train at Rowing NZ. I will be alongside the other NZ rowers preparing for the World Champs; Juniors through to Elites rubbing shoulders in the same facility which will benefit me immensely to be in that environment.

However, this opportunity does come at a cost, $7000. After working over the summer to support myself during the season, has helped give me this opportunity to be where I am. The cost does not include the 11 weeks prior to leaving to Varese where I will need to pay for daily living costs whilst training up to three times a day.

Any support you are able to give would be much appreciated.

Thanks Reuben

Use of funds

Any funds received will be hugely appreciated, helping pay for the $7000 trip to Varese. Any funds will also contribute to the 11 weeks of rent prior to the trip while training up in the NZ Rowing facilities in Cambridge.

Not long to go 16 June 2022

Hi everyone,

Just an update from me as I am quickly approaching my departure date to Italy on the 2nd of July. Training in Cambridge has been awesome, It definitely is warmer than down south but seems to be just as windy. Today we had the first race of our last winter series racing as seen in the picture below (2km racing against the other NZ crews). It has been an awesome experience living up here and making new friends as well as learning from the older elite rowers in the building. Last week we started heat acclimation training which involves sitting in heated rooms inside a spa pool for quite some time! I can't wait to enjoy the European summer as I dodge the New Zealand winter. Once again thank you to everyone of you who has helped make this all possible.

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