Hello,

I'm Merlyn D'mello studying bachelors in management studies (BMS) in Model College, Dombivli. I'm suffering from spinabifida, a congenital birth defect. I'm paralyzed from waist down and i walk with the support of callipers and crutches. 

I would like to inform you that I am looking forward to participate in the forthcoming Asian Para Games 2018 as a Para Swimmer. So far I have won total 32 medals, out of which 26 gold medals, 4 silver medals and 2 bronze medals in various district, state and national levels. I have also participated in 6 Km open sea swimming competition organised by Indian Navy and won second place(silver medal). Also participated in 7th state level open sea swimming competition and beach games 2016 organised by Sindhudurg Aquatic Association.
Thus. now I am looking forward to participate in the World Series Para Swimming Championship to be held in Italy from 24th May to 27th May 2018. I request your support to bear the approximate expenses for the Championship, the details of which are as follows:
Flight Fare  ........................................Rs.45,000/-
Competition Fee...............................Rs.16,000/-
(includes local transportation)
Hotel  accommodation  ............... . Rs.37,520/-
(for 7 days)
Food Expenses................................ Rs.17,000/-
Travel Insurance.......................      approx.2000/-
Total Expenses.............................    Rs.1,17,520/-(one lakh seventeen thousand five hundred twenty rupees)

Your support will enable me  to bring glory to the Nation. Thank you very much for your consideration.