Voyage d’une Vie (The Trip of a Lifetime)
Fundraising campaign by
ybmarried
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US$500.00raised of $600.00 goal goal
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Campaign Story
Sometimes, mom's best laid plans just don't work out as they should ....
Everything was completed and ready to go with the paperwork for the trip to Europe with select band kids and choir kids for the summer of 2014. Well, everything except for the dimensions of the case the oboe is in - don't even ask. The $600 check was going to be written on Friday, May 17th for the deposit on the Europe trip, and mailed off -- a month early!! Everything had fallen into place, and I was so happy that I could send Cori to Europe for 16 days. This is a once in a lifetime learning experience, where not only do they get to tour cities in 7 countries, but they get to perform there as well. If I could afford to go as well, you bet I'd jump on the chance!!
But then, Cooper had 4 seizures the early hours of May 17th -- 3:30 a.m., 4:30, 4:45 and 5:00. So, instead of being able to write the check for $600 for the deposit on the Europe band trip, all the money, and then some went to pay for the emergency vet visit. Yes, I did cry at the reception desk when I paid the first $200 for Cooper's vet bill yesterday, explaining that every cent I had for Cori's deposit to go to Europe was gone. Yeah, that went over like a lead balloon.
I absolutely hate asking anyone for help. Asking for help financially is even worse for me, because I simply cannot do it. But, here I am, and I don't like it, and I'm sorry I'm having to do this.
So, here's the deal. The downpayment of $600 is the most important payment of them all, and is due on or before June 15th (the earlier, the better). It secures Cori's spot on the trip. The total amount of the trip is $5,645. Barring any other medical emergencies like we just endured yesterday, I can easily pay the other payments -- because everything falls into place, just like it was supposed to yesterday. It's just this first payment that I don't think I can swing because of the $700 vet bill I just paid yesterday and today.
Cori will write updates to this post, and add pictures. She just didn't know where to start with this, and I understand. You see, she feels very uncomfortable asking for help from people she doesn't know, and I don't blame her a bit. Guess she didn't fall too far from the tree in this regard.
Anyway, here goes, and thanks ever so much for your consideration.
Organizer
- ybmarried
Donors
- Anne Summers
- Donated on May 31, 2013
- Dawn Goldsmith
- Donated on May 30, 2013
Cori have a wonderful time and take LOTS of pictures! You will have a blast!
Thank you so, so much!!
Update posted by ybmarried at 05:11 pmYay!! With all of your help, the goal of $600 has been met. Thank you so very much for this. I am just so very excited that Cori is able to go. I think I need to create a facebook group with all those who have donated, and Cori of
Donors & Comments
- Kathy Schaefer
- Donated on May 31, 2013
Happy to help you live your dream!
- Anne Summers
- Donated on May 31, 2013
- Dawn Goldsmith
- Donated on May 30, 2013
Cori have a wonderful time and take LOTS of pictures! You will have a blast!
- Guest
- Donated on May 29, 2013
- Wanda Rowland
- Donated on May 25, 2013
this will be a awesome trip for Cori
- Carole
- Donated on May 25, 2013
Have a great trip, Cori. Be sure to take lots of pictures and make even more memories! :)
- Jackie Roach
- Donated on May 22, 2013
- Deanna Howard
- Donated on May 22, 2013
- Marcia Tolleson
- Donated on May 22, 2013
Cant do as much as I would like with all the furbabies and vet bills here but I think it is an important opportunity for Cori and if we all do what we can, we can get her there!
- Sandy
- Donated on May 20, 2013
Hope Cori has a great trip! She deserves it.
Happy to help you live your dream!