A first!

I received my first donation yesterday evening! Every little bit helps :)


I have officially applied for the trip, and the only thing missing for now is some release forms (which I'll be mailing in this week), passport information (because I don't have a passport yet), my $200 deposit (which I can turn in anytime, but obviously, the sooner the better as they can only take so many people on the trip and the deposit insures my spot), and lastly 2 letters of recommendation, which I plan on asking two people to fill out after the busy holiday season is over. I don't want to pile on extra work for people to do right now!


I also found out some more information on the payment for the trip after I applied. $2,000.00 is due 60 days prior to the trip, which means I need that much by late May 2011. This $2,000.00 plus the $200.00 deposit will set me up for my plane tickets. The rest of the payment left over after paying the $2,000.00 (Which can be from $1,000.00 - 1,200.00) will be due 2 weeks before the trip. Which means early July for me. 


I'll be updating you guys at least twice a week on my cause and how donations are coming.


For now, fundraising ideas have included a bake sale with my small group through Elevation Church. I'll let you know when and where it will be when I am certain that it's going to work out.


If you have any other ideas that can help me at this time, feel free to leave a comment below! Thank you guys for your constant prayer and encouragement. 


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