I have recently been selected to represent Netball Ireland's Senior Squad in  the Hong Kong Quad Series 2018. Netball Ireland has been invited to this Series after a very successful trip to Singapore in December 2017 for the Missions Food Nations Cup. Building on the donations I have previously received from very generous friends, family and supporters any contributions would be very much appreciated. Please read below for more information.

Playing international netball is something I have always aspired to achieve and this will be my second international competition in two months. This tournament will allow me to build on my 22 international netball caps and consolidate myself as an integral member of the senior squad.

Netball Ireland is completely self-funded and receives no government grants or support. With this, I have to use my student loan and financial support from my family to fund my international netball career. Cumulatively, the cost of travelling from the UK to Ireland, the cost of national kit, the cost of training, physio fees, accommodation, coaches expenses and both national and international competition fees does cause a financial stress.

In the short term, I am looking for donations/sponsorship to enable me to fully embrace the Netball Ireland experience. I have been tasked to raise funds to cover the cost of my attendance at this event and I would be very grateful for any donations, no matter how small they may be. For personal sponsorship, I will be advertising your companies brand through the use of my own personal and professional social media platforms.

Netball is a team game and this also gives me the opportunity to promote Ireland Netball as a whole and sponsorship for the full squad. Netball Ireland are aiming to be in the top 20 International Netball Federation rankings by 2018. Please do ask for more details if you are interested in team sponsorship packages.

THANK YOU!

Fran Duffy

I can be contacted via email at franduffy121@hotmail.co.uk