Letter from the Director of Charitable Giving

To all the Delegates, Sponsors and Guests of GSMUN XXIX,

This year's theme is Lead Beyond Limits. Change the Game.

When the Secretariat chose this theme, we thought of diplomacy. We thought about delegates walking into

committee believing that the rules of the world are fixed, only to realize that meaningful progress has always

come from those willing to challenge the norms. Every great solution begins with someone asking, “What if it

could be different?”

For more than two decades, Sportable has been asking that question. Sportable is Central Virginia’s only

adaptive sports club and they have been redefining the standard of what is possible. Every year, hundreds of

athletes with physical disabilities come through its door. They come not to be told what they cannot do, but

to discover how they can go beyond limits. Through adaptive cycling, basketball, tennis, rowing, rugby, and so

much more, Sportable doesn’t simply provide opportunities to compete. They restore confidence, build

community, and change the game.

As Director of Charitable Giving, I have the pleasure of introducing Sportable as the official charity partner

of GSMUN XXIX.

You don’t have to convince a room full of debaters that changing the game beats waiting for permission to

play it. That’s basically our whole conference philosophy.

A single adaptive sports wheelchair, built for speed, agility, and competition can run into the thousands.

Specialized equipment, coaching, facilities, transportation, and program scholarships all require ongoing

support. Sportable works tirelessly to ensure that no athlete is turned away because of a financial limit. Every

donation helps Sportable lead beyond limits and give someone the chance to experience the joy, confidence,

and freedom that sports provide.

So this year, GSMUN has set an ambitious goal: to raise $10,000 for Sportable before the final gavel falls.

Here's how you can help get us there. I’d genuinely ask you to show up and listen — their stories are better

than anything I can write in a letter. Outside of that: buy the merch, purchase all of the great things from the

charity cart, and be ready with cash once the conference starts! Give directly to www.gsmun.net/charity if you

prefer not to go through a middle man. For more information on Sportable's programs, visit

www.sportable.org.

Lead beyond limits. Change the game. Debate like you mean it, I'd even ask you to give like you mean it. The

incredible teams at GSMUN and Sportable are already working hard. All that's required is attendance.

Thank you,

Ethan Xing

Director of Charitable Giving

GSMUN XXIX