Goal: Chasing the Dream (Sean’s Opportunity)
Fundraising campaign by
Sean Millham
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US$795.00raised of $3,000.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Campaign Story
Dear All,
My name is Sean Millham and I love the game of soccer. I've been playing for 18 years and it's one of the few things that can make me forget about the world around me. I'm in love with the game, every last bit of it, even if it's just training for it, coaching, pick up in the park with friends, or FIFA/Pro Evo/Football Manager. Like everybody who loves the Beautiful Game, I too have had dreams about playing at the highest level. To get paid to train, play, and of course, entertain, doing something that brings me the most joy in the world would literally be the most amazing thing I could ever imagine. But opportunities to play at that high of a level haven't exactly been easy to come by. Needless to say, I never let this discourage me, as I have continued to pursue that elusive dream that many people have dreamed at one time or another.
During the Summer of 2013, I had decided to give myself a year to either earn a trial, or go pro. In December, I had had my big break. I attended a Pro Soccer Consulting/AX Soccer Tours Pro Soccer Combine in Jacksonville, Florida at beautiful Patton Park (which was once a training center for the US Women's National Team in 2013). During the combine itself, I improved over the course of the 3 days tremendously, and wrapped up with a hat trick on the final day. Needless to say, I was very excited about scoring period, let alone a hat trick. A week after the combine, I had recieved news that according to the agency and the USL Pro, PDL, and NPSL coaches in attendence, I was identified as a player that has the ability to play at the next level. Needless to say, I was excited as I had felt like all the training I had done had finally been noticed and I was anxiously awaiting news on what was next. on Christmas Eve, I had been notified that I had been selected to be on the European Showcase team that was going to Dublin, Ireland and Stockholm, Sweden. Teams selected by this group have played in Europe and Asia against top level opposition, such as AIK and Djurgardens of Sweden. This is a fantastic opportunity for me to achieve my dream of playing professional soccer.
Like with all things, money is a factor in making my dream happen. The tour itself is $3000, not including airfare. With airfare and other expenses, it would be at least $5000 for the two week trip. While I do work a part time job at a local business, it ultimately will not help me earn the money required in order for me to pay for the trip and help pursue my dream. And unfortunetly due to the current economy, my parents are unable to help me out.
Any amount will help, if it's even only a dollar. Any amount that is donated over the required amount will be donated to a local charity.
Pro Soccer Consulting's website: PSC LTD
Information about the Combine I attended in December (2013): PSC Combine
Information about the European Showcase: PSC European Showcase
GoGetFunding Partner
- AX Soccer Tours
- AX Soccer Tours is a leading soccer tour provider and global scouting company, that creates opportunities for soccer players to get international exposure at the highest levels possible in Europe. Through their extensive contacts within the professional game they are able to bridge the gap between the United States and Europe and give individual players and teams the opportunity to prove themselves in front of and against some of the best professional teams in the World. AX Soccer Tours and Go Get Funding have partnered so that soccer players can easily create an online fundraising page that helps them raise money for the costs associated with one of their professional opportunities/events. You can start your own fundraiser today, simply click 'Start Fundraising'. Remember to select 'AX Soccer Tours' (under partners) from the fundraiser category / partners drop-down to be shown in the results below.
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Organizer
- Sean Millham
- Great Mills, US
Donors
- Williams Family
- Donated on Jan 26, 2014
From our soccer loving family to yours...
- The Bells
- Donated on Jan 25, 2014
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Donors & Comments
- Mick & Kate Mauck
- Donated on Feb 19, 2014
Your moves with that soccer ball are amazing. Wishing you all the best, Sean!
- Williams Family
- Donated on Jan 26, 2014
From our soccer loving family to yours...
- The Bells
- Donated on Jan 25, 2014
- Charlie Battleson
- Donated on Jan 24, 2014
Best Wishes Sean. I admire your drive. Keep us all posted on your experiences.
- Guest
- Donated on Jan 24, 2014
Follow your dream but don't forget who you are :-)
- Janna
- Donated on Jan 20, 2014
good luck!
- cee-kay
- Donated on Jan 20, 2014
Best of luck mate.
- Leslie Olson
- Donated on Jan 19, 2014
I'm so proud of you. I support anything you want to do like you've always supported me. I hope all goes well & you're able to enjoy this amazing experience.
- Zach Spurling
- Donated on Jan 19, 2014
Retweeted, hope all goes for the best.
Your moves with that soccer ball are amazing. Wishing you all the best, Sean!