Local Girl Headed to World Dragon Boat Championships

A John Long Middle School student has her heart set on representing the United States at the World National Dragon Boat Championships in Canada this summer.

To get to Welland, Ontario, however, Kaitlyn Robinson will need a little help from her friends. That’s why supporters of the seventh-grader have established a fundraiser on gofundme.com. The hope is to raise $3,000 to cover some of the expenses associated with the Aug. 19-23 trip.

“Kaitlyn is thrilled about making the team and is saving her allowance to cover her costs,” the fundraiser page states. “Any donation will help her and all donations will go towards the cost of Kaitlyn’s travel to Canada and competing in the races.”

So far, 725 has been raised.

Kaitlyn began dragon racing in 2013 with her Girl Scout troop, Pasco County Schools explained in a media release about her accomplishments. She’s also been a member of the Blade Runners Youth Dragon Boat Team of Tampa for the past two years.

She qualified to join the U16 Youth Dragon Boat team during the world competition where she’ll compete with kids from all over the globe.

To help her pay for the trip, visit her gofundme page.

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