Taranaki Ice Swimmer Madeline Hobo to Attend World Champs. Chasing dreams can be easier with a little support

$2,982 of $8,000 goal
Given by 41 generous donors in 5 weeks

Raising funds to support Madeline in her dream of representing NZ. Lets get Madeline to the World Ice Swimming Champs to defend her U18 WR.

Taranaki, Stratford District

Madeline is a 16yr old Taranaki Swimmer hailing from Stratford. Madeline has qualified to attend the Ice Swimming World Champs, Molveno, Italy in January 2025.

Madeline is representing her Taranaki community and NZ on the world stage to defend her 500m Free, World U18 record. Madeline has also qualified for 4 other swimming events and also holds an Oceania/NZ U18 record in 100 breast.

So far in Madeline's swimming journey, training camps and qualifying comps have been self funded by family, but to achieve her dream of representing her country she needs the communities help!

In Madeline's words: "I'm super stoked that potentially the first time I get to travel internationally is for sport and with my team. It has always been a goal of mine to represent NZ. I didn't think I'd be able to do it at 16. My biggest concern is being able to raise enough funds to cover costs."

Lorna Hobo's involvement (page creator)

I am Madeline's Mum and Number one fan and supporter.

Use of funds

Money raised will be used towards the costs associated with attending the World Champs in Molveno Italy. Travel, Accom, Entry Fees, Acclimatisation Staging Camp.

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Thanks for all your support so far, every little really does help!  9 August 2024

Madeline is busy training in the pool and getting outdoors into cold water, she has also been busy promoting the sport and remains excited to be representing her community and country in the sport.

Keep up to date with how she is doing:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563581637093

@madhobo_

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Latest donations

Corey
Corey 4 days ago
So glad to see your total climbing no doubt Taranaki will help you get there.
$8
Neil
Neil on 01 Sep 2024
Go Maddy!
$50
Lorna Hobo

Thank you Neil! Really appreciate the support. Mum and Madeline :)

Lorna Hobo
Sally
Sally on 30 Aug 2024
$50
Lorna Hobo

Thank you Sally, you're amazing. Appreciate your support 😊 Madeline and Mum

Lorna Hobo
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 28 Aug 2024
$26
Lorna Hobo

Thank you so much for your contribution, we really appreciate it. Thanks Madeline and Mum

Lorna Hobo
Claire
Claire on 24 Aug 2024
Super impressive Madeline! All the best for the lead up and racing. Your Mum is awesome also. Shot legends.
$50
Lorna Hobo

Thank you! Feeling the love. I will be posting about my journey on Mad Hobo Ice Swimmer on FB or @madhobo_ on insta if you are interested in my progress. Thank you Claire. Madeline and Mum :)

Lorna Hobo

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This campaign started on 29 Jul 2024 and ends on 20 Dec 2024.