With the social media revolution and increasing numbers of people sitting on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, athletes and teams are using “crowd-funding” platforms such as MAKEACHAMP for their fundraising. However, it was not always like that, teams and athletes had to rely on traditional fundraising methods to get the funds they need to cover the increasing costs of playing sports.

MAKEACHAMP is a crowdfunding platform created for athletes to connect with their supporters. We believe that athletes also have a lot to give back to their supporters - athletes inspire, motivate, and uplift their community. A successful campaign takes their supporters on a journey filled with sacrifice and tribulations and above all - perseverance. Here is how to create a campaign that inspires your community to reach their own goals.

Last year, Kaitlin became the Canadian Junior Open Water Champion in Montreal, despite suffering from shingles the week before, and being told that she wouldn't be able to swim for a week--- the week of her biggest swim meet. 

Dylan Williams is a young wrestler starting out his senior international career with the Pan-American Championships! Although getting selected to the team was a great success, it was not enough as funding is required to pay for the trip. Although his club is supporting him as much as they can, funding is not easy to come by in the world of wrestling.