r/Assistance • u/alexastrash REGISTERED • Oct 15 '24
VOTES I need votes to make my Paralympic dreams come true!
Hi!
My name is Alexa (or just AK) and I'm a 20 year old adaptive sit-skier. I grew up ski racing as an able-bodied skier and it's always been a huge part of my identity.
When I became a wheelchair user I thought that part of me was gone forever, and it was heartbreaking. But I discovered sit-skiing, and dedicated myself to relearning the sport from scratch. In May, I was able to get back in the race course for the first time in over 2 years and it made everything worth it.
I now am pursuing being a competitive sit-ski racer. I have set my heart on being able to work toward the 2030 winter Paralympic games.
Because cost is a huge issue (adaptive skiing costs over 10x able bodied skiing does) I applied to the Bubbl'r Boost Your Future contest. It's a contest aimed for athletes/artists/others to fund their biggest passions.
Over the weekend I was selected as a FINALIST!! I am so excited because that means I actually have a chance to win this thing - I just need the votes.
If you want to vote for me, you can on BoostYourFuture.com
To vote you just need to make an account (you can opt out of being on Bubbl'rs mailing list!) and then you click vote next to my video.
I am Judge #3 (Matt Gewirtz)'s 3rd finalist - "Alexa N."
You can also watch my submission video before voting for me if you want to know a little bit more about my story.
You're allowed to vote once per day until October 21st.
I'm so excited to have this opportunity to actually make my dreams come true. Thank you so much 🫶
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u/FunnyGuy2481 Oct 15 '24
Voted. Have you considered asking local businesses to sponsor you? Or maybe a gofundme?
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u/alexastrash REGISTERED Oct 15 '24
thank you!!
and yes! i did a go fund me and my community helped out a ton!! its funded almost half the cost of a sit ski. i’m hoping this can bridge the gap for the equipment and training and stuff 🙏
also yes! i’m planning on reaching out to some local ski shops this season once i’m competing in bigger races!
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u/FunnyGuy2481 Oct 15 '24
Pester some businesses. If you’re not on TikTok, get on there and work that into your pitch. Everyone likes a heartwarming story like this and a smart business owner would jump at an opportunity to both do good and get that kind of publicity. Maybe reach out to local news too. Sometimes all it takes is being super proactive and advocating for yourself.
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u/alexastrash REGISTERED Oct 15 '24
thank you!! i’ve already gotten 40k followers on tiktok sharing my journey so that’s a big part of how i’m hoping to get ski sponsors this season!
thank you for the great ideas & encouragement! i’m definitely going to try!!
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u/ConversationMore8863 REGISTERED Oct 15 '24
Hi AK, just letting you know I have voted for you. Your resilience and courage is inspiring.
A few years ago, I injured my spine while horse riding and was told during a 4 month hospital stay that I may never walk again. I am now in the gym 3 times a week and fitter than I ever have been and it’s that same resilience that I had to dig deep and find for myself all those years ago. Best of luck sweetheart, I’m rooting for you.
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u/alexastrash REGISTERED Oct 15 '24
thank you! that means a lot to me.
your story also inspires me. thank you for sharing.
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u/kryptic319 Oct 15 '24
I voted!
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u/alexastrash REGISTERED Oct 15 '24
thank you!!
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u/kryptic319 Oct 15 '24
Voted again this morning because I got it in before midnight last night :)
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u/pooradjacent Oct 15 '24
Voted!
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u/alexastrash REGISTERED Oct 15 '24
thank you!
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Oct 19 '24
Voted! Hope it was not too late.
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u/alexastrash REGISTERED Oct 19 '24
thank you so much! it’s not too late, you’re allowed to vote everyday until monday 10/21 so it’s still that window!
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u/lavender_poppy REGISTERED Oct 23 '24
You Won!!!! I'm so happy for you! You definitely deserved to win and I hope this will help make your dreams come true!
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