Fundraiser
for Natalia

My name is Natalia Lanucha. I’m 30 years old. Sports has always been one of my most important priorities. From a young age, I dreamed of becoming a professional athlete.

At the age of 7, I found out at that I had bone cancer, this news completely shattered my dreams and aspirations.

It was at the age of 23 that I learned that my handicap caused by this illness was not going to prevent me from pursuing my dream of being an athlete.

After researching, I discovered the potential of wheelchair tennis. I fell in love immediately with this sport. The fact that I cannot run, the speed of movement that a sports wheelchair offers fascinates me and gives me hope.

Since that moment things have not stopped ‘rolling’ towards new heights.

In 2018, my competition results allowed me to be selected first on the Quebec team and now, since January 2023 I am also a member of the National Team.

The last athlete on the National Team from Québec dates back to 2017. I am currently the only athlete from Quebec to be a member of the Quebec and Canada wheelchair tennis teams.

My goals are to participate in the Para PanAm in Chile in 2023 and the Paralympic Games in Paris in 2024. To achieve these goals, I must participate in a minimum of 12 international events by November 2023.

The biggest obstacle to achieving these goals is the costs associated with international travel, the training necessary to continue to develop, the equipment required to play and of course the registration fees for tennis competitions.

That’s why I’m asking for your help in making my dreams a reality. Any donation, large or small, will be greatly appreciated and used to help me achieve my goals.

On September 23-24 2023, Multisport Vaudreuil will be hosting a Tennis Fundraising Weekend on my behalf.

I would be greatly appreciative of any support you can give!

Thank you in advance for your support.

Natalia Lanucha