In the age of Instagram, Facebook & MAKEACHAMP, athletes need to be better story-tellers. Most however, feel that they first need to become a world champion or an Olympian before being able to draw in crowds and interest influencers.  The story of Abby Banis, a young, hopeful equestrian rider, is an inspiring case for many athletes. Seemingly another young girl who loves horse riding, Abby was still the subject of Katie Benedict's latest documentary : How to Raise A Champ. Her hopes and dreams, and the support of her parents and community are featured in the film. We spoke with...

Covering 94 sports in 36 countries, and with more than $1 million raised for athletes in 2014, MAKEACHAMP launches today its crowdfunding platform for competitive athletes in Brazil. Brazilian athletes can register, advertise their next athletic goal on social media, as well as use email and other tools offered by MAKEACHAMP. With the support of their crowd, they can then fund their next national or international competitions. This revolutionary fundraising platform has been transforming the way champions and athletes are competing in North America and Europe and is now available in Latin America’s biggest nation. Brazilians can back their favorite...

Did you know Youtube was the second search engine in the world, just after Google? And why are Hollywood production companies putting so much time on crafting trailers? Videos express in a few seconds what text or pictures express in much more space. They are also more appealing, regardless of race, religion or culture. They motivate a crowd into action. In crowdfunding, statistics prove campaigns with video bring 120% more contributions than those without. Can you afford not to add a video? The following video grabbed the attention of Ese Omene's friends with interesting visuals, as well as simple words...

At MAKEACHAMP, we hear this question a lot. Getting an article written about your sports career or crowdfunding campaign is the best way to reach out to a wider audience who will contribute to your goal. Bloggers have a *BIG* influence and reach in this age of the Internet. They hold their audiences with brilliant words and stunning pictures, and their opinion or advice can make or break careers. If you have thought about using bloggers or journalists to help increase the reach of your MAKEACHAMP crowdfunding campaign, you have been thinking right. The problem is getting the attention of...