My name is Jemma Lee, I'm 17 years old and I compete in para-athletics as I have Cerebral palsy spastic diplegia which affects me moderately. My dream is to one day compete for Australia at paralympic level.
I currently hold Australian records in discus, shot put and long jump and I am also all schools state champion for discus.
I have been given the exciting opportunity to compete in Brisbane and Sydney in March this year. These meetings will give me extra experience and give me a chance to take the next step toward reaching my lifelong dream of representing Australia.
The two competitions are 6 - 8th of march IPC grand Prix in Brisbane, this is an international event.
11th - 15th of march Australian Junior Championships which are held in Sydney.
I strive to become an inspiration to other young people with disabilities, not only in their athletic dreams, but In life in general.
Athletics has given me a reason to survive, a reason to carry on, a reason to strive beyond expectation and the strength to believe in myself and my ABILITIES, rather than getting lost in what my disability has taken from me.
There are many costs involved in getting to these competitions, including travel, car hire, accommodation etc. To make this trip possible I'm asking for your help. Even if it's only $5, every little bit makes a HUGE difference.
Jemma is a young girl with a big dream; to one day represent Australia in athletics at Paralympic level. Jemma has cerebral palsy spastic diplegia. She is only 17, but she's never allowed her disability to get in the way of her courage and determination.
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Campaign Creator
Michelle Baker
Whyalla Norrie, SA
Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Jeanine Holding
$ 25
Jemma I will be lucky enough to be able to see you in action in QLD and very happy to met you as well. Best wishes Jeanine.
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
Lawrence Almeida
$ 5
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
Linda Pasin
$ 20
Good luck Jemma, always follow your dreams xx
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Jaz Forsythe
$ 20
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Naomi
$ 20
Go Jemma!!
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Leanne Ambrose
$ 15
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Kelly Thomas
$ 20
Good Luck Jemma
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Wintulichs
$ 100
Jemma Lee came to us for support when she started this amazing journey several years ago and she's gone from strenght to strength. Back then the dream was to compete for Australia...what an inspirational young women.
Sun, 15 Feb 2015
Anita Lane
$ 10
Good luck, follow your dreams !!
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Caroline Lehmann
$ 30
Jemma you are an inspiration already.
Best wished to you :-)
Jemma is a young girl with a big dream; to one day represent Australia in athletics at Paralympic level. Jemma has cerebral palsy spastic diplegia. She is only 17, but she's never allowed her disability to get in the way of her courage and determination.
Jemma I will be lucky enough to be able to see you in action in QLD and very happy to met you as well. Best wishes Jeanine.