Wheelchair badminton player to Paralympics

$1,110 donated
Given by 19 generous donors in around 4 months

HELP Wheelchair badminton players hard work pay off. 🏸👩‍🦽

Napier, Hawke's Bay

When I was I was 18yrs old I broke my neck in a horse riding accident, going from a active person to not been able to move . I spent 6mths in hospital and 2yrs with 24hr care as I slowly rehabbed.

I finally got my act together and realised my life wasn't over and 23yrs later I have achieved alot.

Becoming independent, getting married having 2 children, playing wheelchair rugby for 15+yrs.

I have always been very stubborn and don't let challenges get in my way, finding a different way of doing things.

This is where I embarked in playing wheelchair badminton. When I 1st tryed I couldn't even hit a shuttle, 4yrs on I represent New Zealand.

I now Train 6 days a week with 3x a week with High proformance Strength and Conditioning Coach

3x a week with badminton coach 1.5hr lessons.

4- 5x a week 1hr pushes.

I'm extremely determined to reach my goal in getting to the 2024 paralympic.

BUT I NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE.

I need to do a MINIMUM of 6 tournament next year, the more the better to get enough points to qualify for the paralympics. BUT this sport is self funded with me already paying for all my coaching, court hire, health, etc. Plus I need to take a support person with me because of my level of injury.

SO PLEASE HELP ALL MY HARD WORK BECOME REALITY.

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Travel to tournaments and support person

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Para badminton   31 May 2022

Closing earlier.

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Felicity and Scott
Felicity and Scott on 07 May 2022
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Sariah
Sariah on 06 May 2022
You are so inspiring and we are excited for you. August donated some money too! The Wilsons
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Vicki
Vicki on 31 Mar 2022
We see first hand how hard you work Marinda and I know you will succeed.
$50
Laura
Laura on 10 Mar 2022
I wish you all the best! I'm sure you'll be bringing home gold in no time!
$50
Yvonne
Yvonne on 09 Mar 2022
All the best Marinda. You have the determination to succeed at everything you put your mind to. Hugs from Brucey and me xx
$100

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This campaign started on 20 Feb 2022 and ended on 5 Jun 2022.