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The 2025/26 bobsleigh season may have just wrapped up, but I’m already looking ahead to next year, and I need your help to take my performance to the next level. The Olympics was an incredible experience and one we can learn so much from as we build towards the next four years. Both myself and the team will be working hard behind the scenes to make the next Olympic cycle bigger and better, but there are also parts of the sport where we need your support. One of the biggest priorities I’ve identified is purchasing new runners (the things that look like blades, underneath the sled that allow it to glide across the ice). These are one of the most important pieces of equipment in bobsleigh and can genuinely make or break a race. The right runners can have a huge impact on performance, influencing everything from speed to how the sled responds in different weather and ice conditions. At the moment, I only have one set of runners, while many of the top teams have five or more, each specifically prepared and optimised for different conditions. Having even one additional set would create far more flexibility on race day, allow us to prepare equipment earlier in the week (which also helps with athlete recovery leading into competition), and ultimately give us a better opportunity to perform at our best. Of course, like most things in bobsleigh, runners are incredibly expensive. A new set can cost anywhere from €6,000–€8,500 AUD (approximately $10,000–$14,000 AUD). Instead of fundraising for general season expenses, I’ve chosen to focus this fundraiser specifically on contributing towards another set of runners. We’ve already managed to raise funds for one set, along with a few other important pieces of equipment, and now we’re looking ahead to expand further. Your donation is helping invest directly into the tools needed to keep pushing towards the ultimate goal. There are so many areas I’ll continue working on to improve my performance, but this is one area where your support can make a real and measurable difference. The Australian Sports Foundation makes the process easy, with all donations being tax deductible. Every contribution, no matter the size, genuinely helps, and I’m incredibly grateful for all the support. If you’re not in a position to donate, simply sharing the fundraiser link goes a long way and helps more than you know. If you’d like to discuss sponsorship opportunities for the team, please feel free to get in touch with me directly.

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