Family, Friends, and Past, Current, and Future Supporters – I am asking for your help and support!

I have been competing in the sport of Track & Field since the age of twelve, and have had outstanding careers throughout high school and university. Now, after graduating from the University of Windsor in June 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, I have again decided to make a full commitment to the 400m hurdles and to my track career for the 2014 season. After just two seasons competing in the 400m hurdles, I am ranked second in Canada, and 45th in the world!

Without the full time dedication and commitment I have maintained, I would not have achieved the success I have had to date and would not be able to reach a level of success on the international stage.

I live and train in Windsor, six days a week, two to four hours per day. In addition to training on the track and in the weight room, I also spend a large part of my time ensuring I remain healthy with therapy treatments to prevent injury and facilitate recovery.

The list of expenses for a full time athlete is long:

• Travel & accommodation for important competitions
• Training camps
• Entry fees
• Training & competition shoes/gear
• Club membership fees
• Nutrition
• Therapy
• Living expenses

Between therapy, travel, numerous fees, and the cost to live day to day, this can become an expensive endeavour! In addition, my coach is full-time committed to my goals on the track and I would love for him to be able to attend my competitions as well!

I continue to ask for any help you can offer to support my journey through the 2014 season because I still have goals to achieve! No amount is too little – every bit helps and every contributor is part of the larger goal – it’s a team effort!