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EmpowerIng talented athletes from low-income communities
Investing in emerging talent from regions with limited resources through sport and leadership training.
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Your donation fuels more than sport—it funds opportunity. Every contribution helps sponsor an athlete and create a ripple of impact in their community.
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ABOUT LIFTED
Lifted is a nonprofit organization empowering talented young adults from low-income coastal communities. Through professional kiteboarding sponsorships and long-term leadership development, we invest in potential that’s too often overlooked—and help athletes uplift themselves and their communities.
We don’t just support athletes—we build local leaders. Our 3-year development program provides:
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Monthly stipends, gear, coaching, and travel support
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Business training, mentorship, and youth engagement
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A pathway to launch athlete-owned kite schools and community ventures
Lifted’s mission is to transform talent into lasting impact. We believe sport can change lives—and that when you invest in the right people, they rise and bring others with them.
meet the team
Laura Christie - Founder and Program Director
Laura brings together a rare mix of psychological insight, athletic experience, and social impact leadership. Lifted was born from her belief that sport can be a vehicle for equity and identity—especially in places where opportunity is limited.
Adrian Kerr - Athlete Manager
Adrian brings global experience and heart to Lifted. As the former team manager for North Kiteboarding and the voice behind the Kitesurf365 podcast, he has worked closely with many of the world’s top riders and knows what elite athlete development really takes.