Karate Ka Athlete
Veronica Palmer
The Reality of Elite Athletics
Becoming an international athlete, representing her province & country comes with significant expenses, including travel, accommodation, training, equipment, and competition fees.
We believe in true transparency and this page is just that. What our costs are, where they go & how you can contribute.
We’re reaching out to our community to help Veronica seize this moment. Your generous support will directly assist in covering the costs associated with her goals of medaling at Nationals in 2025 & earning that prestigious invite to the PanAmerican Championship Tournament in 2025.
Why Your Support Matters
- Empower Young Talent: Your contribution will help Veronica achieve her dreams and inspire other young athletes in our community.
- Representing Alberta & Canada: She will be a proud ambassador for our country, showcasing Canadian excellence on an international platform
- Building Futures: The experience and exposure she gains will be invaluable for her athletic career and personal growth.
Where Does the Money Go?
Local Training Fees 3 days a week
Provincial Training 1x a month throughout the province of Alberta:
Fees | Hotel | Transportation | Meals | a chaperone to accompany Veronica | Team Wear
Competitions through out Canada &/or International (see training page for upcoming opportunities)
Travel to/from the destination along with a chaperone | Hotel | Meals | Team Wear | Fees | Travel Medical Insurance | VISA’s & more
Gear Needs to be Current & WKF Approved
Kata requires up to 4 Gi’s | Kumite requires 4 Gi’s | 2 Mouth Guards | 4 belts | 2 gloves | 2 shin pads | Chest Protector | Proper colored under garments | Women’s Hard Shield Body Protector
Veronica competed at the 33rd Pan American Karate Championship Tournament in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2024. The entire trip, with chaperone, cost $8500.
Ways You can Contribute to the Costs Associated with this level of Competition
Email Money transfer any amount to heatherpalmer@shaw.ca with VERONCIA in the message- Mail cheque (made out to Veronica Palmer) in any amount or cash to 9502 107 Street Morinville AB Canada T8R 1E2
- VISA/MASTERCARD Gift Cards to help off set meal costs, please mail to 9502 107 Street Morinville AB Canada T8R 1E2
- Donate through Make A Champ, new campaign coming soon
Local friends, we can pick up your used bottles, return them & put all moneys collected towards her costs
A Heartfelt Thank You:
We are immensely grateful for any support you can provide. Together, we can help Veronica reach new heights and do our community proud along with our country.
Let’s rally behind this champion and be part of her journey to success in this coming year.
Donate now and be a part of her incredible story!
Ways we say Thank you: social media posts, your logo/name posted on this site, any news articles will contain our donors. The majority of our donors for the 2024 year asked to remain anonymous & we respect that.