Support A future Olympian
Lets Get our Local Girl to Thailand and beyond
Manawatu / Whanganui
Isabella Parkes, Whanganui born and raised, , has been selected to represent New Zealand at the World Youth Futures Cup in Thailand next month
— a direct pathway to the Youth Olympic Games held in Senegal in November 2026.
To compete, she needs to raise over $5,000 to cover flights (including back for training camps), accommodation, competition fees, and team gear.
She is seeking sponsors or support to help her step onto the world stage and proudly represent Whanganui and New Zealand.
Isabella has been a competitive boxer since the age of ten and started her journey with River City Boxing Club in 2018. She has been selected for the New Zealand Development Squad annually since 2023 and has won Three North Island Golden Gloves Championships and is the current National Champion (for the third consecutive year) in her weight category.
There is a very short window of time (less than four weeks) to fundraise for Thailand and any support you can give would be most appreciated
Thank you for your consideration
World Futures Cup – Team New Zealand
Sheryl Marie Rush's involvement (page creator)
I am Isabellas mother
Use of funds
To compete, she needs to raise over $5,000 to cover flights (including back for training camps), accommodation, competition fees, and team gear. PLEASE NOTE If the goal of 5K is not reached all funds that are raised will go directly to the above
Latest update
Go Izzy 9 March 2026
Izi was eliminated by the English fighter who is currently the European champion and favourite to win the category we are so proud of you Izi -on your first world experience representing NZ at barely 17 years old we know you have an exciting future ahead For the rest of her time in Thailand, Izi will still be training daily and getting some good sparring in with other countries.Everyone’s support has helped make this happen and we thank you all for this!
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Sheryl Marie Rush-Parkes Thank you very much for your support
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