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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Abebe Fekadu is seeking sponsorship in his bid to represent Australia in the Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008. For three consecutive years he has won Gold and has been the reigning National Champion in Powerlifting since 2004. Recently, he has represented Australia in the Arafura Games in Darwin and won Gold for Australia (157.5kg). Abebe is Australia’s champion and ranked amongst the worlds 10 best in his weight class and his chances to win Gold at the Olympics are rated very high. Abebe's Story Abebe arrived in 1998 in Australia as an asylum seeker from Ethiopia after fleeing political persecution, which had led to injuries resulting in paraplegia. He had to struggle for NINE long years without permission to work, any access to services, any income, or the right to hold a Medicare card. He survived with the help of the community and friends around him who supported him with shelter, food and friendship. What kept Abebe going was hope and a dream. That Australia would grant him a new home, and that he would do his best to repay Australia by becoming a champion for this beautiful country and it’s people. Abebe dedicated himself to training hard with his goals firmly in front of him. Only a few weeks ago he finally, finally was allowed to become an Australian citizen! The community around him celebrated with him! Abebe has shown in all these years that he can achieve. He is a dedicated, hard working and determined individual. He has achieved so much although the odds were placed against him. He will do Australia proud! To achieve his dream to represent our country in the Beijing Olympics, Abebe needs business sponsors. Although there will be some financial grants available through the Institute of Sport, the Sporting Wheelies and possibly the Olympic Committee, he depends on sponsorships to help him. Abebe offers his sponsors to wear and display their logos, and promote their support in the extensive media coverage expected during and after his Olympic bid. Abebe has already attracted media interest in several states with Newspaper and TV news coverage of his fight for citizenship and his sporting victories. If you would like to assist Abebe Fekadu with a sponsorship and discuss your interest in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact him: Abebe Fekadu
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