Making an Olympic team is the pinnacle of any competitive athletes'career. It's my dream and goal to compete as a member of the 2020 US Olympic Team. My name is Isis Washington and I have now been fencing since ninth grade, was 1st Team All State during senior high school, the 2015 NCAA Women's Epee Champion (the first African American Women's Fencing Champion for St. Johns'University) and, currently a proud representative of Team USA Women's Fencing. I have spent several years and tens and thousands of hours finding your way through this time.
In order to make my dream a reality, I Isis Washington's Journey to Tokyo 2020 want your help. I should spend many hours preparing with my coach and fitness expert and will travel both domestically and internationally to be able to qualify for the team. There are 4 National Tournaments, 5 World Cups and 3 Grand Prix remaining this season. The expenses related to training and competing exceed $35,000 annually.
I work part-time and volunteer coach the youth at the Peter Westbrook Foundation Saturday Program in New York City. I also work mentoring young feamales in the fencing community.
My life's goal is to begin an academy that caters to children from underrepresented communities with special talents. This program would provide resources to aid a premier tier education and help the Isis Washington's Journey to Tokyo 2020 student achieve their dreams if it be in the arts, sciences, or athletics. I think you need to always give a lot more than that which you receive. The reward is much more meaningful.
Thank you for your generous support.