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Finn Butcher tears up remembering the sacrifices his parents made. 😢❤️️

December 10, 202400:51
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sort of Grassroots sport level like
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people have to make a lot of sacrifices
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and without my parents I definitely
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wouldn't still be peddling cuz it's
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pretty expensive to go paddling even
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around New Zealand and then let alone
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traveling to Europe to go and race
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internationally it's yeah there was no
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never any Kickback financially that was
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on the horizon it was just you just like
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it so we'll help you do it the house was
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kind of funny it had like a glass
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ceiling on one of the there was like a
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double Lounge kind of thing it was weird
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and it was all cracked and leaking and
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stuff so every time rain luckily we live
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in Alexandria where it's not much rain
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but every time it did rain it would just
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pour through the roof so we had to put
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buckets and stuff out and Mom would
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always say I'd rather spend the money on
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sending you to Europe or sending you on
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a training camp or helping you do
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whatever than fix the roof so it's just
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stuff like that their parents do that
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yeah it makes a big difference so

Podspun Insights

In this episode, listeners are taken on a heartfelt journey through the sacrifices made by families supporting grassroots athletes. The speaker shares personal anecdotes about their upbringing, highlighting the financial struggles and emotional support that shaped their passion for paddling. With vivid imagery of a quirky, leaky house and the unwavering commitment of their parents, the narrative captures the essence of dedication and love that fuels dreams. It’s a poignant reminder of how behind every athlete, there’s a story of resilience and familial support that often goes unnoticed.

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Episode Highlights

  • The Cost of Passion
    Paddling internationally is expensive, but the support from family makes it worthwhile.
    “There was never any Kickback financially, it was just you just like it.”
    @ 00m 15s
    December 10, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Family Sacrifices00:02
  • Paddling Dreams00:05
  • Home Challenges00:21