Ultra Trail Runner Needs Surgery

By Whitney Dagg

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Ultra Trail Runner Needs Surgery

Project 2014-06-04 13:20:38 +1200

Firstly, thanks for taking the time to check out my pledge me page!!

Below is a video of me competing in the Surf Coast Century 100km trail race in Anglesea, Australia, where I won the women's field and set a new course record.

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Hi I'm Whitney. I am a competitive ultra trail runner from Dunedin. I have been racing ultra marathons for the last three years. In 2013 I competed in two 100km trail races in Australia, where I placed 1st in one of them. I was also placed 2nd in the Kepler Challenge 60km mountain run in 2013. I am very excited to see how far I can go in the sport of ultrarunning. I have an absolute passion for running in the mountains and putting my body to the test. My goal is to travel the world and take on the sport internationally.

Unfortunately, I am suffering a knee injury, which is preventing me from training and competing. It is an injury that must be fixed surgically, and sadly I do not have the funds required to cover the surgical costs. The total cost of my surgery will be $5500. I would like to raise $3000 to contribute to these costs. 

Following my speedy recovery from surgery, I am planning to compete in The Tarawera 100km Ultramarathon in Rotorua in Feburary 2015, followed by the North Face 100km in the Blue Mountains National Park, Austraila in May 2015. 

I would like to thank The North Face and Endura Sports Nutrition for kindly donating products for my rewards.

Below is a selection of photos from me at various ultra marathon races in 2013.

Comments

Updates 4

Target Reached!

25/07/2014 at 6:34 PM

I reached my target! I am so incredibly grateful to everyone out there who helped me. U are all amazing people and I will be getting all your rewards out to you as soon as possible. 

Woop woop! 

Massive thanks!

Whitney :)

Three Days To Go!

22/07/2014 at 10:19 AM

Hi People!

I am approaching the end of my campaign and I have just over $1000.00 to go to reach my target. The amount of people who have kindly supported me so far has been overwhelming! Please spread the word to your friends and family, who may have a few pennys to spare. I still have no contesters for the North Face 100 entry in the Blue Mountains in May next year, so your chances of getting this entry is very high!

Thank you for all your support!

Whitney :)

 

 

The North Face 100 Race Entry

08/07/2014 at 1:33 PM

Hey Guys!

Only 17 days to go and so far no one has gone in the draw to win the North Face 100 race entry. This means that if you do choose to go in the draw, you will have a very high chance of winning that entry! Infact, at this stage, you will have 100% chance of winning! This amazing ultramarathon race, located in the Blue Mountains near sydney is a truley rewarding experience for any level of runner. So who wants that opportunity?

Thanks again to all pledges so far. You have all been amazing and I am well and truely gratefull for the amount of generousity given.

Whitney :)

Progress

01/07/2014 at 12:57 PM

Hey Guys!

Two weeks in and I am almost halfway towards my target! I have been overwhelmed by how generous my pledges have been, with the average pledge sitting at $40!! I would like to say how grateful I am to have received this support. I hope that I do reach my target, and all you lovely people can officially recieve your rewards and heart filled thank yous.

THANK YOU!

Whitney :) 

 

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    Ultra Trail Runner Needs Surgery

    Project 2014-06-04 13:20:38 +1200

    Firstly, thanks for taking the time to check out my pledge me page!!

    Below is a video of me competing in the Surf Coast Century 100km trail race in Anglesea, Australia, where I won the women's field and set a new course record.

    // <![CDATA[ (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); // ]]>

     

    Hi I'm Whitney. I am a competitive ultra trail runner from Dunedin. I have been racing ultra marathons for the last three years. In 2013 I competed in two 100km trail races in Australia, where I placed 1st in one of them. I was also placed 2nd in the Kepler Challenge 60km mountain run in 2013. I am very excited to see how far I can go in the sport of ultrarunning. I have an absolute passion for running in the mountains and putting my body to the test. My goal is to travel the world and take on the sport internationally.

    Unfortunately, I am suffering a knee injury, which is preventing me from training and competing. It is an injury that must be fixed surgically, and sadly I do not have the funds required to cover the surgical costs. The total cost of my surgery will be $5500. I would like to raise $3000 to contribute to these costs. 

    Following my speedy recovery from surgery, I am planning to compete in The Tarawera 100km Ultramarathon in Rotorua in Feburary 2015, followed by the North Face 100km in the Blue Mountains National Park, Austraila in May 2015. 

    I would like to thank The North Face and Endura Sports Nutrition for kindly donating products for my rewards.

    Below is a selection of photos from me at various ultra marathon races in 2013.

    Comments

    Target Reached!

    25/07/2014 at 6:34 PM

    I reached my target! I am so incredibly grateful to everyone out there who helped me. U are all amazing people and I will be getting all your rewards out to you as soon as possible. 

    Woop woop! 

    Massive thanks!

    Whitney :)

    Three Days To Go!

    22/07/2014 at 10:19 AM

    Hi People!

    I am approaching the end of my campaign and I have just over $1000.00 to go to reach my target. The amount of people who have kindly supported me so far has been overwhelming! Please spread the word to your friends and family, who may have a few pennys to spare. I still have no contesters for the North Face 100 entry in the Blue Mountains in May next year, so your chances of getting this entry is very high!

    Thank you for all your support!

    Whitney :)

     

     

    The North Face 100 Race Entry

    08/07/2014 at 1:33 PM

    Hey Guys!

    Only 17 days to go and so far no one has gone in the draw to win the North Face 100 race entry. This means that if you do choose to go in the draw, you will have a very high chance of winning that entry! Infact, at this stage, you will have 100% chance of winning! This amazing ultramarathon race, located in the Blue Mountains near sydney is a truley rewarding experience for any level of runner. So who wants that opportunity?

    Thanks again to all pledges so far. You have all been amazing and I am well and truely gratefull for the amount of generousity given.

    Whitney :)

    Progress

    01/07/2014 at 12:57 PM

    Hey Guys!

    Two weeks in and I am almost halfway towards my target! I have been overwhelmed by how generous my pledges have been, with the average pledge sitting at $40!! I would like to say how grateful I am to have received this support. I hope that I do reach my target, and all you lovely people can officially recieve your rewards and heart filled thank yous.

    THANK YOU!

    Whitney :) 

     

      Olex Sydor
      25/06/2014 at 11:16pm
      Matt Gallaher
      25/06/2014 at 8:32pm
      Karl Buchanan
      25/06/2014 at 12:29pm
      Tom
      25/06/2014 at 11:01am
      Nicole
      25/06/2014 at 10:53am
      Anonymous pledger
      24/06/2014 at 9:08am
      Philip Cadzow
      22/06/2014 at 7:06pm
      Johannes Malchow
      21/06/2014 at 12:54pm
      Connie Vlietstra
      20/06/2014 at 11:18am
      Samantha Blanchard
      19/06/2014 at 3:39am
      Sophie Taylor
      18/06/2014 at 8:17am
      Pete Clement
      17/06/2014 at 10:06pm
      Oliver Munro
      17/06/2014 at 8:14pm
      Durand Coldicott
      17/06/2014 at 2:19pm
      Rebekah De Beer-Lamont
      17/06/2014 at 9:12am
      Raylene Bates
      17/06/2014 at 9:05am
      Raylene Bates
      17/06/2014 at 9:04am
      Robert
      17/06/2014 at 7:56am
      Anonymous pledger
      17/06/2014 at 2:38am
      Simone Maier
      17/06/2014 at 2:04am
      Stephen
      16/06/2014 at 11:49pm
      Jamie Chismon
      16/06/2014 at 10:13pm
      Johnny Van leeuwen
      16/06/2014 at 9:45pm
      Jane Thompson
      16/06/2014 at 9:42pm
      Aaron McGrouther
      16/06/2014 at 9:36pm
      Cara Dorman
      16/06/2014 at 9:31pm
      Anonymous pledger
      16/06/2014 at 9:26pm
      Ben Shayler
      16/06/2014 at 9:19pm
      Lynda Dagg
      16/06/2014 at 9:15pm
      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 25/07/2014 at 11:56 AM.