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Megan Farrell Campaign Complete

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    pledged of $10,000.00 goal

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  • Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
  • Snowboarding

My name is Megan Farrell and I am 25 years old. I have been snowboarding since I was four and started competing at six. I have been a member of the Canadian Snowboard Team for the past three years.

My long-term goal is to compete, and podium, at the Olympics. For the past three seasons, I have been the top or second place finisher in the overall North American Cup. Due to high results, I have pre- qualified for all of the FIS World Cup starts this season. This is the path to the 2018 Olympics.

My career in Canada began at the age of 16 when I was eligible for my first Canadian National race. By 17, I was the only Canadian woman selected to compete in Junior World Championships. In my final year of high school, I won two gold medals at North America races (NorAm circuit) and won third place for the overall NorAm Cup. At Canadian Nationals that year, I placed second overall for women and was the youngest female to be selected on the national team for alpine snowboarding.

After competing for a year full-time, I decided to go back to school and get a degree in Environmental Studies. I graduated in four years with Honours from Queen’s University, all while balancing snowboarding. In my final year of university, I won Canadian Nationals and claimed the overall title in the NorAm circuit despite having to miss a majority of the races due to school. Having achieved my academic goal, I have been focusing 100% on snowboarding.

While I am honoured to represent Canada, snowboarding is a very costly sport. This year, despite making the criteria for funding, there was a drastic decrease in the federal budget. I now receive zero funding from Canada for the Olympic season. The National Team program includes training camps and races around the globe. I am required to spend several months in Europe, and travel to Bulgaria and Korea. This summer, I also had a month long training camp in Chile.

With my busy training and racing schedule, I have taken the summer off of work to focus on snowboarding full-time. My parents have been my biggest supporters and provide room, board, and access to a vehicle to drive to NorAm events, my job, or the gym when I am in Canada. I really rely on my sponsors to help pay for my expenses. My goal is to medal at the Olympics.

Thank you for your time and consideration in helping me towards the 2018 Olympics! I can’t do it alone!

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  • JOIN ME ON MY QUEST FOR GOLD!

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    $20.00 CAD

    3   contributors

    You have contributed to my success as an Olympic hopeful! I owe you a big hug and a thank you when I see you!

  • YUMMIES

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    $50.00 CAD

    3   contributors

    Who said food can't be delicious and nutritious? Not me! With this donation, I will send you a recipe for one of my favorite race treats. Get your eat on!

  • GOSSIP

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    $100.00 CAD

    3   contributors

    Keep in touch with me throughout my journey! Here, I will provide personalized updates of the highs and lows of being a National Team rider.

  • AROUND THE WORLD

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    $100.00 CAD

    3   contributors

    Being a professional snowboarder means traveling the globe in pursuit of the next race. This season, there are World Cups scheduled throughout Europe, Russia, Bulgaria, and Korea. With a $100 donation, I will include you in my travels by sending a personalized postcard of my whereabouts!

    All postcards will be delivered upon my return from races as most areas have mountains and little else!

  • Beanie

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    Burton MNS All Day Long Beanie in black

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    MNS Regional Beanie CANADA in black

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  • SHORT SLEEVE

    Burton Women's Small T Shirt

    $200.00 CAD

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  • RIDER DRIVEN

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    Burton's Rider Driven Short Sleeve in Olive MEN'S MEDIUM

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    Burton Mystery Air Long Sleeve in Black

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  • QUARTER SLEEVE

    Canada Snowboard's very own quarter sleeve. SIZE XL

    $250.00 CAD

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    Canada Snowboard's very own quarter sleeve. SIZE MEDIUM

    $250.00 CAD

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  • HIGH FIVE

    Keep warm with Under Armour Infrared Convex gloves, size men's large

    $300.00 CAD

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  • HIGH FIVE

    Keep warm with Canada Snowboard's Auclair women's mitts, size M

    $350.00 CAD

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    Keep warm with Canada Snowboard's Auclair women's mitts, size S

    $350.00 CAD

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    Keep warm with Burton's GoreTex under mitt, size women's medium

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  • HIGH FIVE

    Keep warm with Canada Snowboard's Auclair women's mitts, size L

    $350.00 CAD

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    Burton's Classic Bond Sweater SIZE MEN'S LG in black

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    Burton's Brighton Flannel SIZE LARGE

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    So much room for snacks! Burton's Dayhiker Pro 28L True Black Ripstop Bag

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Campaign Contributors

52 contributors

  • Bogdan and Angela Stanescu

  • Team Megan all the way!! Brandon and I wish you all the best this season.

    Jess Luksa

  • Megan

  • Ed Farrell

  • Donald Bowyer

  • Jacqueline Kovacs

  • You go girl! Can't wait to see you kill it in the Olympics 💜

    Michelle Stanescu

  • Anita Greavette

  • Valerie Chiykowski

  • Go Megan!

    Wendy Hogarth

  • Us boarders need to stick together. I work for Bell Media TSN Let me know if I can help in any way.

    Peter Ratsch

  • Mark Roe

  • Geoffrey Westerby

  • Warren Lane

  • Chris McNally

  • Philip Churchill

  • So proud of you accomplishments.
    Stay low. Go fast.

    Scott Carter

  • Scott Carter

  • Go for gold, Megan!

    Karen Chiykowski

  • Jane

  • Fingers Crossed Megan!

    Ken Peaker

  • Deborah McQuin

  • Good Luck!

    Joanne F Dunbar

  • We are very proud of you! Good Luck!

    Ann Stong

  • Bill Haines

  • to cover shipping cost of my shirt.

    Ken Kopechanski

  • Ken Kopechanski

  • All the very, very best of luck and love, Megan!
    Bob and Maureen Lush

    Robert Lush

  • I am very proud of you. Go for gold!

    Mary Deveaux

  • Good Luck

    Chris Vrenjak

  • Good Luck

    Tom Hope

  • Megan: Happy to help. All the best and good luck from the Davison family

    Earl Davison

  • Andrew Kukkonen

  • We are proud to support you Megan and proud of your accomplishments.

    S Kenneth Pustai

  • Paul Marcaccio

  • I can't believe its finally the olympic season! GOOD LUCK!

    Sarah Gregor

  • Joan Conrod

  • Reach for the Stars and Go for the Gold Megan!

    heidi kreiner-ley

  • Good luck Megan!! But more importantly, enjoy the experience

    Robert Fellows

  • Doug and Cathy Hendrie

  • Best of luck this year. We will enjoy following your progress from afar
    Anne and Peter

    Anne Hendrie

  • Good luck in your future races !

    Dan Camirand

  • Go get 'em, Megan! Will, Claire, Heather, Debra and Hugh

    Hugh

  • Dave McCormack

  • Megan, best of luck! You are star and I am so proud to support you in this effort.

    Alex Fisher

  • Megan,
    really proud of all Canadian athletes. All the best in this key year for you.
    Let it rip!
    Richard Bertolo

    Richard Bertolo

  • Good Luck in your experience!

    Scott Sinclair

  • Atta go Megan !

    Martin Bain

  • Good luck!

    Camillo

  • Pascale Lapointe-Antunes

  • Jacqui Mulligan

  • Liz Farrell

  • We look forward to watching you compete for Canada.

    Cathleen Elliot

  • Success!!

    2017-12-02 01:15:23 UTC

    Thank you to all of your kind words of encouragement and support!! With your help, we have made this campaign another HUGE SUCCESS! I leave for Europe tomorrow to get ready for the first World Cups of the season in Italy. Cheer me on: -Dec14th in Carezza, GS -Dec 15th in Cortina, GS -Dec16th in Cortina, Slalom In the meantime, keep an eye on your mailboxes! Thank you for making my dream a reality, Megan
  • Yukon GS Training Day 4

    2017-11-24 02:36:38 UTC

    Cold weather means awesome snow here at Mt.Sima!
  • Yukon GS Training Day 1

    2017-11-21 19:43:00 UTC

    First run in the new boots!
  • Yukon

    2017-11-14 17:49:34 UTC

    Campaign update image Thanks to everyone for your incredible support! We are almost at my goal of $10,000! It's almost game time - I'm headed to Yukon on Friday to start on snow training. Here's a pic of Mt. Sima from last November -
  • Countdown is On!

    2017-11-04 22:56:40 UTC

    Campaign update image Less than two weeks until I am back on snow! The last two months have been a lot of this....
  • Half Way There!

    2017-10-29 13:59:58 UTC

    Thank you to everyone who has contributed to my campaign! Together, we have reached the halfway point to my goal of $10000!! Stay tuned for more updates soon....

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