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Good evening,

On June 26, 2022, I paddled 80 miles from the Bahamas to Florida in 14 hours and 34 minutes on a 14 foot stand-up paddle board. I am thrilled to share that I got First Place for all the First Responders, Second Place in the Female Solo Competitor category, and Third Place Overall for all the paddlers. This event is called the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis, it is an international-ultra-endurance race across the ocean.

My name is Shannon Lockhart from Virginia Beach, VA. I am a VBFD firefighter with six-year-old twins. I have been a firefighter for almost 13 years with the City of Virginia Beach, VA.

I am excited to take on the 2025 Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis challenge and train for the most unpredictable grueling 80 miles one can paddle! This event will be held on June 18-23, 2025.

This event raises money for the nonprofit called Piper's Angels Foundation that helps patients and families with Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis is a life-long disease with no cure that affects the lungs and digestive system. Cystic Fibrosis Warriors fight for every breath they take for their entire lives! I paddle for them!

I would love Liquid Death to be a part of my journey for the 2025 Crossing. I train year-round for these 80 miles and that includes paddling all throughout the winter here in Virginia Beach. My training lasts anywhere from one hour to 48 hours long, several times a week.

Would you consider sponsoring me as an athlete with a monetary donation?

Here is the breakdown on what it takes to achieve 80 miles in 14 hours.
$2,000 goes to the Piper's Angels Foundation - at a minimum I must fundraise $2,000.
$2,200 for accommodations for my captain and crew.
$1,800 for fuel/food
$500 for custom fees/dock fees
(This is not including any of my expenses to travel from Virginia to Florida a few days prior to the event). I want to take care of my Captain and Crew as they donate their time and boat to navigate me across the ocean all throughout the night.
Total
$6,500

As you can see any monetary donation as little as $100 up to $6,500 will help tremendously, as this is not an easy endeavor to pull off. I would greatly appreciate your assistance. If a monetary donation is not possible, a gift card donation or product donation would also assist in my fundraising efforts with a raffle or auction.

Here are the links to the Crossing and the Foundation for more information:

https://www.pipersangels.org/

https://www.crossingforcysticfibrosis.com/

https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/5730537 (tax deductible link)

Your consideration for an athlete sponsorship is greatly appreciated. This is a fantastic opportunity to support an event that benefits numerous families while also allowing you to write off the expenses associated with sponsoring our team. I very much look forward to hearing from you. I am happy to answer any questions you have! The Cystic Fibrosis community is unlike any other and I very much love being a part of it by raising funds and awareness for this genetic disease. Thank you again!

With Gratitude,

Shannon Lockhart