Help Mackenzie Go To Disney World

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Mackenzie is my niece. She is an amazing 8 year old who has been dealt a tough hand so far in her short life. Mackenzie’s parents both struggle with addiction, and as a result have been in and out of prison leaving little time to be spent with her. Mackenzie’s grandparents (my dad) have custody of her, but they too struggle with addiction. Tension within the family is high, stress is high and money is low. She was born on my 16th birthday and we have been inseparable ever since. The day she was born changed my life forever, because of the life she was born into, I ultimately became hers, and she became mine. I would have welcomed her into my home a long time ago if it were up to me, but unfortunately it’s not. Her fate lies in the hands of a system that doesn't always work. A system that her younger brother and sister are now a part of. We take advantage of the time we do get together with long sleepovers, and fun day trips. Because of this time we have formed a bond that is unbreakable and rare. We have done many things together like trips to Cedar Point, Wild Water Kingdom, the zoo, the beach, countless dinner/shopping dates and so on. We have also started some traditions together, for example, every year I take her to see Disney on Ice. Along with that tradition comes the question she always asks; “when can we go see the real Disney?" I never know how to answer. I am a full time college student, studying Social Work and a part time waitress at Applebee’s, a trip to Disney seems far from my reach. I know that I have to make this happen for her because I am the only one who will. I have been saving my tip money in an envelope for the past couple months, but it's harder than it seems. I was hoping the kindness of others will help me to make her wish come true, any contributions made would be humbly received and remembered forever.

Mackenzie is my niece. She is an amazing 8 year old who has been dealt a tough hand so far in her short life. Mackenzie’s parents both struggle with addiction, and as a result have been in and out of prison leaving little time to be spent with her. Mackenzie’s grandparents (my dad) have custody of her, but they too struggle with addiction. Tension within the family is high, stress is high and money is low. She was born on my 16th birthday and we have been inseparable ever since. The day she was born changed my life forever, because of the life she was born into, I ultimately became hers, and she became mine. I would have welcomed her into my home a long time ago if it were up to me, but unfortunately it’s not. Her fate lies in the hands of a system that doesn't always work. A system that her younger brother and sister are now a part of. We take advantage of the time we do get together with long sleepovers, and fun day trips. Because of this time we have formed a bond that is unbreakable and rare. We have done many things together like trips to Cedar Pointe, Wild Water Kingdom, the zoo, the beach, countless dinner/shopping dates and so on. We have also started some traditions together, for example, every year I take her to see Disney on Ice. Along with that tradition comes the question she always asks; “when can we go see the real Disney?" I never know how to answer. I am a full time college student, studying Social Work and a part time waitress at Applebee’s, a trip to Disney seems far from my reach. I know that I have to make this happen for her because I am the only one who will. I have been saving my tip money in an envelope for the past couple months, but it's harder than it seems. I was hoping the kindness of others will help me to make her wish come true, any contributions made would be humbly received and remembered forever.

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  • Griffin
  • Donated on Jan 06, 2014
  • I hope you both have a blast!

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  • Griffin
  • Donated on Jan 06, 2014
  • I hope you both have a blast!

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US$10.00
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