This winter, I’m chasing the biggest dream of my life—earning a spot in the 2026 Paralympic Games. To make that happen, I need your support. Below is a breakdown of the major costs I’ll face. Every dollar helps get me one turn closer to the podium!
Fundraising Goal:
$13,800
(This covers the essentials. There will be additional costs, but this gets me to the starting line.)
Team Training Fees –
$2,000
Being part of a high-performance team isn’t free—this covers training, race entry fees, and lift tickets at competitions. Without scholarships, the base cost is around $2,000.
Custom Racing Boots –
$1,000
To compete at my best, I need custom-molded ski boots made to fit my feet properly. These are critical and cost at least $1,000.
Ski Tuning –
$800
Professional ski tuning once a winter is essential for safety and speed. Tuning my primary skis (and my guide’s) will cost about $100 per pair—around $800 total.
Race Travel –
$6,000
Because it’s a Paralympic qualifying season, I plan to attend at least 3 major races. Flights, lodging, and race expenses average about $2,000 per race.
Lodging –
$2,000
If I’m able to secure funding, I hope to move to Utah for two months to train full-time with my team. Staying at the team lodge costs about $1,000 per month.
Season Pass –
$1,000
To train more consistently, I’ll need a season pass to Park City, Utah—where my team is based. This pass covers both me and my guide.
These are just the main expenses—there will be more. But this breakdown shows where your support will go and why it matters.
Abby Duffy – Blind Ski Racer 