Help get the old girl to the LA Paralympics

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I'm an 8-time Paralympian chasing my 9th Games, aiming to become one of Australia's longest-serving Paralympians

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Hello friend,Of all the things you could be doing right now, thank you for taking the time to check out my page.I’m an eight-time Paralympian, now competing in Para Table Tennis, and I’m aiming for a ninth Paralympic Games in LA 2028. If I make it, I’ll become the second-longest-serving Paralympian in Australian history - just behind the legendary Libby Kosmala, who competed at 12 Paralympic Games and retired at 75! Talk about life and sport goals! How It All BeganMy journey started with an accident at 13 years old, leaving me with permanent spinal cord damage and a completely changed life. Sport was my shining light. In the hospital, I met Paralympic greats Sandy Blythe, Brian McNicholl, and Sue Hobbs, who inspired and mentored me.Tennis became my first love. I entered the international wheelchair tennis circuit at 14, and after a decade of grinding, I finally became World No. 1 - twice. With countless titles and two Paralympic medals, I still look back with pride, even though those days feel like another lifetime. The Next Chapter: Para Table TennisRetirement from wheelchair tennis in 2013 didn’t mean retirement from competition. I dove into Para Table Tennis—a brutally difficult sport—and entered my first international tournament in 2015.The truth? It’s been rough. Going from world-class to rock-bottom was humbling. I’ve taken daily beatings for years. But I’ve learned, adapted, and grown, with incredible people around me and the thrill of chasing small improvements every day. The Challenge: FundingWheelchair tennis had prize money to support my career. Para table tennis? Not even close. Government and national sports funding cover about a quarter of my expenses—including coaching, equipment, flights, accommodation, entry fees, and transport.To stay competitive, I’ve left a paid job with Paralympics Australia, and dedicated everything to training. But the $50K per year needed to sustain my international career is taking a massive financial toll. How You Can HelpIt feels odd asking for support, but if you can contribute to my journey—big or small—you’ll help me chase this dream and represent Australia at the LA 2028 Paralympics.