Youth Sports Fundraising Success Story: Paige Raises $1,536 on Her Way to Gold

Looking for a youth sports fundraising idea that actually works? For 12-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete Paige Courcelle, Halenda’s Fundraising helped turn community support into $1,536 raised toward her championship journey.

Paige was fundraising to help cover the costs of travelling to Florida to compete at the IBJJF Pan Kids Championship, a major milestone in her young Jiu-Jitsu career.

In just one month, Paige sold 8 cases of Halenda’s Meat Stix, raising $1,536 toward her training, travel and competition expenses.

And the story gets even better: Paige made it to Florida and placed 1st overall, bringing home the gold medal!

From Injury to International Competition

Paige trains at Newmarket BJJ and has been competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for four years, earning numerous gold medals and championship titles at competitions in Canada and the United States.

Her road to Florida wasn’t easy.

After suffering a broken leg in January 2025, Paige spent more than five months away from the mats. Once she was cleared to return, she got right back to training and competition.

Her determination ultimately took her all the way to the IBJJF Pan Kids Championship in Florida, where she finished 1st overall.

How Paige Raised $1,536 with Halenda’s Fundraising

To help cover the costs of her championship journey, Paige and her family chose Halenda’s Fundraising!

With support from her Jiu-Jitsu community, friends and family, Paige sold 8 cases in approximately one month and raised $1,536.

Her success is a great example of how Halenda’s fundraising can help individual athletes, sports teams and youth organizations raise money for expenses such as:

• Tournament and competition fees
• Team travel
• Training and private lessons
• Equipment
• Uniforms
• Team activities and events

Fundraising for Youth Sports Teams and Athletes

Sports can create incredible opportunities for young athletes, but travel, tournaments, training and equipment can add up quickly.

Halenda’s Fundraising provides a simple product fundraising option for sports teams, individual athletes, schools, clubs and community organizations looking to raise money toward their goals.

Paige’s journey shows just how much can happen when hard work meets the support of a community.

$1,536 raised. A dream chased. Champion.

Congratulations, Paige! We’re proud that Halenda’s Fundraising could be a small part of your journey.

Looking for a Sports Fundraising Idea?

Whether you’re raising money for a hockey team, soccer club, dance team, individual athlete, school group or upcoming tournament, Halenda’s Fundraising can help you work toward your fundraising goal.

Learn more about the Halenda’s Meat Stix Fundraising Program and start your fundraiser today.