My son, Ricardi Matthee Athlete on Facebook (19), is a South African para athlete (T13 sprinter) with a huge dream of competing at the 2028 Paralympics. Without sponsors, it’s a constant challenge to get him to international events. He recently won silver in the 200m at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Tunis, which was a huge step forward for him. But each time, it feels like we’re starting from scratch to raise the money. Last year we literally baked and sold koeksisters and donuts just to get him on the plane. We also started a small fundraiser, but we’re not sure if that’s really the best way. For those of you who know athletes (especially in para sport): 👉 How do you raise funds effectively? 👉 What’s the best way to approach companies for sponsorships? 👉 Are there creative ideas that actually work, beyond just fundraisers? Any advice would mean the world to us — and probably to many other families in the same position.   submitted by   /u/Signal_Expert_8791 [link]   [comments]