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This donation page has been created to help Richard Bell train and compete in the sport of Skeleton. In November of 2013, a friend drew his attention to an open tryout for the Ontario Skeleton and Bobsleigh team. He took a look at the combine tests, and decided to train for the tryout.



After completing the combine in June 2014, he was accepted to the program. He's thrilled for the chance to be involved in higher level athletics again, after his Rugby career was ended by a shoulder injury. This rare and unique opportunity does, however, come with expenses.



Amature athletes in Canada are typically expected to pay their own way through a large part of their athletic careers. Financial support from friends, family, and compassionate people forms the backbone of amatuer careers, and their success is typically based on the generosity of both people who are close to them, and the kindness of strangers who support their cause.

During the season, athletes are expected to be training full time from October to April. Having a job during this time is next to impossible, making fundraising and financial support neccessary.

Supporting his cause will not only allow him the opporutnity to train and compete, but succeed, with the hopes of one day representing the country of Canada at an Olympic level in Skeleton.



Funds raised will go towards equipment, travel and accomodation cost, and other training expenses for the season.