Help Me Represent Australia at the Touch Rugby World Cup in Japan 🇦🇺

When I was 10 years old, I fell in love with touch rugby.

It quickly became my favourite sport, and I spent countless hours training, competing and dreaming of one day representing Australia.

At just 17 years old, that dream became a reality when I was selected to represent Australia in the Under 18s.

Then life took an unexpected turn.. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Instead of pulling on the green and gold, I was beginning chemotherapy. My dream of representing Australia was put on hold, and my focus shifted to simply surviving.

Fast forward 22 years…

I’m incredibly proud to say that I have now been selected to represent Australia in the Senior Women’s team at the Touch Rugby World Cup in Japan this October.

To finally have the opportunity to wear the Australian jersey after everything life has thrown at me is something I honestly can’t put into words. This isn’t just another sporting event, it’s the completion of a journey that started over two decades ago, a real pinch me moment that I’m incredibly proud of.

Unfortunately, representing Australia isn’t fully funded. Like many athletes, we’re required to cover the costs ourselves, including training camps, flights, accommodation, uniforms and tournament fees. The total cost is approximately $8,000, and that’s why I’m asking for your support.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps me get one step closer to representing Australia on the world stage and achieving a dream that has been 22 years in the making.

If you’re unable to donate, simply sharing this page with your family and friends would mean just as much.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in me and being part of this journey. I promise to give everything I have every time I step onto that field wearing the green and gold.

See you in Japan! 🇦🇺🏉

Tash ❤️