Windsurf Kid, Help Max Sail for Mexico!

Fundraising campaign by Kelly McLaughlin
  • US$360.00
    raised of $3,000.00 goal goal
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(Version español abajo, gracias Marisa!)

My son Max should have been born a dolphin, he's happiest and healthiest when he's in the sea! Max began training in sailing two years ago in Cancun with great success, winning regattas in the Optimist category and having a great time.

At the beginning of 2018 he switched disciplines and is now training to compete in windsurf and he is ROCKING IT. He's completed his first regatta and has learned so much, never giving up no matter how many times he fell, he just got right back up again! He competed in this regatta in "hand me down" equipment, ripped sail and beat up board with no complaints and much passion! I'm mega proud of his efforts and his attitude.

Life as a single mom is never easy financially, and thus I come to you humbly to ask for help. We need to purchase windsurf equipment specifically approved for international competition at a cost of around $3000 USD. We need a Bic Techno board, sail and rig and the quote I have from a dealer in Mexico City is 51000 pesos (by today's exchange rate $2753 USD) not including shipping. The good thing is the gear will last him for years to come and he will put it to great use and treat it with love!

With Max's passion for the sport and his dedication to his training, we hope he will be able to compete as a representative of Cancun, the state of Quintana Roo and if all goes well, for the country of Mexico in future international events! Please help a young dolphin realize his dream and promote the sport in Mexico and around the world, any amount is greatly appreciated!

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Creo que mi hijo Max debió haber sido un delfín, ¡es muy feliz y está mucho más sano cuando está en el mar! Comenzó a entrenarse en la navegación hace dos años en Cancún con gran éxito, ganando regatas en la categoría Optimist y pasándola muy bien.

A principios de 2018 cambió de disciplina y ahora está entrenando arduamente para competir en windsurf, ¡y lo está haciendo muy bien! Ha aprendido mucho y recién completó su primera regata. ¡Max nunca se rinde! No importa cuántas veces se haya caído, porque invariablemente siempre se vuelve a levantar. Compitió en esta regata con los equipos "hand-me-down", rompió la vela y golpeó el tablero, sin quejarse nunca, ¡y poniéndole mucha pasión! Como su mamá, estoy muy orgullosa de sus esfuerzos y actitud.

La vida como madre soltera nunca es fácil desde el punto de vista financiero, por lo que acudo a ti para pedirte ayuda. Necesitamos equipos de windsurf aprobados específicamente para la competencia internacional, los cuales tienen un costo de alrededor de $ 3,000 USD. Necesitamos tabla, vela y plataforma Bic Techno; y la cotización que nos dio un concesionario en la Ciudad de México es de $ 51,000 MXN pesos (al tipo de cambio de hoy, son aproximadamente $ 2753 USD), sin incluir el envío. Lo mejor de obtener este equipo, es que Max podrá usarlo por mucho tiempo en los próximos años, ¡y te aseguro que lo tratará con mucho amor!

Con la pasión de Max por el deporte y su dedicación a su entrenamiento, esperamos que pueda competir como representante de Cancún, del estado de Quintana Roo y, si todo va bien, ¡seguramente podrá representar a México en futuros eventos internacionales!

¡Por favor, ayuda a un joven delfín a realizar su sueño! Ayúdanos a promover el deporte en México y en todo el mundo. ¡Cualquier cantidad con la que puedas ayudarnos y contribuir es muy apreciada!

Organizer

  • Kelly McLaughlin
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  • Campaign Owner

Donors

  • Anonymous
  • Donated on May 21, 2018
$25.00
  • Kraig McLaughlin
  • Donated on Apr 13, 2018
  • Happy Birthday Max from Uncle Kraig and Uncle Jeff. So amazing to watch your adventures and achievements. Good luck in all you try and have fun doing it!

$50.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Apr 12, 2018
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Donors & Comments

11 donors
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on May 21, 2018
$25.00
  • Kraig McLaughlin
  • Donated on Apr 13, 2018
  • Happy Birthday Max from Uncle Kraig and Uncle Jeff. So amazing to watch your adventures and achievements. Good luck in all you try and have fun doing it!

$50.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Apr 12, 2018
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  • Saar Harel
  • Donated on Apr 09, 2018
$20.00
  • Matthew Antaya
  • Donated on Apr 09, 2018
$50.00
  • Ellie & Jack Eburne
  • Donated on Feb 25, 2018
  • GO MAX GO!!!!

$50.00
  • Hiero BLack
  • Donated on Feb 24, 2018
$50.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Feb 23, 2018
  • Max, va con mucho cariño, no es mucho ya que es fin de quincena, cuando seas godinez lo entenderás. Si, godinez, ¡Pero con equipo de windsurf! B.

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  • Layla Revis
  • Donated on Feb 22, 2018
  • In the words of Christopher Cross! Well, it's not far down to paradise, at least it's not for me And if the wind is right you can sail away and find tranquility Oh, the canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see. Believe me. It's not far to never-never land, no reason to pretend And if the wind is right you can find the joy of innocence again Oh, the canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see. Believe me. Sailing takes me away to where I've always heard it could be Just a dream and the wind to carry me And soon you will be free...

$50.00
  • Lorena y Manuel
  • Donated on Feb 22, 2018
  • Vamos Max!

$30.00
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