Top Australian beach volleyballer Claire Kelly is so committed to getting her and partner Carla Kleverlaan to the London Olympics that she is offering potential sponsors tattoo space on her body, the Sunday Herald Sun reported.
For $10,000 (US$10,500) sponsors can have a 0.8 x 0.8 inch (2 x 2cm) piece of Kelly's toned and tanned left limb, while $50,000 (US$52,490) buys a 1.9 x 1.9 inch (5 x 5cm) space on her right arm or shoulder. Other so-called "packages" are also being offered for sale on auction website eBay.
The money will pay for the Gold Coast athlete and Melbourne-based Kleverlaan to join the world pro tour. The women have to play in at least 12 events on the tour to qualify for London
"It's taken me months to get the courage to do this and now I'm going through with it," Kelly said. "I was thinking, 'Tattoo my body with a business logo just so I can have a chance to play for my country at the Olympics? I'm crazy'!
"This is my dream and it seems crazy not to try to do something to realize the dream. We need to head off on the world tour before the end of July, we need financial backing, so I can't let fear stop me."
"The tattoos mean much more than just the money or the business," said Kelly, who plans to have the tattooing done in early July. "The tattoos signify having the courage to have a crack at something bigger, having the guts to at least try."
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