He creado esta campaña porque:
My name is Louis-Pierre Helie and i'm currently on the Canadian Ski Cross National Team.
It's safe to say that my life has always been around the amazing sport of skiing. I grew up in Berthierville Quebec. My parents used to drive me two and a half hours every weekend to ski at my home club, Mont St-Anne, Quebec. I wore my first pair of skis at the age of two, and haven't taken them off since (well, maybe to shower).
I began as an alpine skier, working my way up to the National team and competing at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics where I placed 30th. I decided to switch to Ski Cross in June 2012 and fell in love with this exciting sport. Now entering my third season on the Ski Cross National Team, I am excited to compete with a lot more experience, confidence and speed. My top finishes over the last two years include: 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 18th, all on the World Cup circuit.
Ski Cross is making me enjoy skiing more then ever. It's a very exciting new sport and it's allowing me to dream of the Olympics again. This season, my short-term goal is to qualify for the World Championship in January and reach the podium on the Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup circuit. My long-term goal is to compete at the South Korea 2018 Olympics.
Skiing has brought so much to my life. I've learned to make sacrifices, to never give up and that dreams can come true if you dedicate your life to it. It also led me to my wife. I got married this August to Angela Widmer, who I met at a ski race in Banff. She keeps me grounded and supports my Ski Cross career.
Me va a utilizar los fondos para:
Ski Cross is an amateur sport which means the only income we get is from sponsors, prize money and bursaries. As a Canadian Ski Cross Team Member, we must travel the world to find snow. If we're not on snow, i'm training hard in the gym. Being a full-time athlete makes it very hard to find a regular job. We are on the road 8 months a year, where the cost of flights, hotels and food add up. In order to help subsidize this cost, I need to raise 5000$ to pay for my Team fees to Ski Cross Canada. These team fees will help me be part of the team and pay for my travels, accommodation and all meals on the road. I also need a new computer(800$) to bring with me on the road so I can analyze my training and race runs. I pay for a specific physiotherapy treatment(1200$ a year) to help with my mobility to be more flexible for the jumps and other features on the courses.
Sus medios de soporte:
My dream is to win gold at the Olympics in 2018 but to reach this goal, I need the of support from YOU. Those who believe in me know that every dollar counts! I have worked and continue to work extremely hard toward reaching my goals. I truly feel that I can be one of the top ski cross racers in the world. The money I am raising is going to help me be part of the Canadian Team, help me eat healthy meals on the road, and give me the opportunity to compete at the top of my capacity.
Thank you for supporting me and helping my dreams come alive! Merci!
Louis-Pierre Helie