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Hi Everyone!
My name is Aliya Protto and I am a United States National Team member in the sport of Rhythmic Gymnastics. Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that combines artistry and athleticism while manipulating different pieces of apparatus. Currently, I am honored to be ranked third in the United States! I have been selected to represent the USA at international competitions, with the goal to reach the 2016 Olympic Games. You can view my National Team bio here: https://usagym.org/pages/athletes/athleteListDetail.html?id=153680
With this privilege, comes great responsibility to work hard for myself, my family, and my country. My goal requires fierce determination, countless hours of intense training, and unfortunately, funding. Because our sport is not as well known in the US as it is in other countries, rhythmic gymnasts are responsible for financing much of their own training and travel, which costs tens of thousands of dollars each year. Most of my travel expenses, training, leotards, equipment, physical therapy, coach fees, etc. are paid by my single mom, who has sacrificed everything for me to pursue my dreams. Working nights as a 911 operator, on one income, she has financed the last 12 years of my training by herself. But now, with the added expenses of international travel, the costs have become overwhelming.
Once again, I find myself in the position of humbly requesting your assistance. Respectfully, if you are able to contribute something, even a small amount, you would play an enormous part in helping me to pursue my rhythmic gymnastics dreams. I promise that all money received will be spent specifically for my gymnastics expenses. On my end, I will continue to dedicate myself to my sport, train hard, and honor your support and belief in me. While my Olympic dream is alive, I will strive to achieve the smaller milestones along the way and continue to be a strong and proud member of Team USA!!
xoxo,
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