Annabelle Knowles, a year 12 Takapuna Grammar School student, has recently been selected to represent New Zealand in the upcoming Rowing World Championships in Italy, earning her first Silver Fern at only 17 years of age. This fantastic achievement by Annabelle, a Devonport local, has come after five years of early morning training sessions, a current training schedule of at least nine times a week, and three unbeaten seasons competing for the TGS Rowing Club. As part of the fundraising efforts to get Annabelle to Italy (which will cost in excess of $8,000), her mum Caroline Knowles and her team of supportive friends and family, put on a fantastic evening of fabulous music (courtesy of covers band, 'Ran for Cover'), dancing, drinks and food on Saturday 25th June. The live auction, silent auction and proceeds of the events raised $10,400. All funds raised will go towards the cost of Annabelle's training and to fund her travel and accommodation in Italy. If you would like to donate, please visit Annabelle's Give-a-Little fundraising page: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-annabelle-get-to-italy-to-represent-nz