Hello everyone!
A few months ago, a group called LiveDifferent came to my school to give us a presentation. As far as presentations go, it was actually quite entertaining! For part of their presentation, they talked about how they go to different countries and build houses for families in need. They offered $500 for one person who won a draw, and that money would go toward a fundraising goal to go with them and help build a house.
I entered, but did not win. At least not at first. After finding out that I had lost, I kind of forgot about the whole thing for a good little while. Then, I got an email saying that they were going to draw again (I think whoever won had turned it down). I re-entered, and forgot about it again.
I ended up getting an email saying that I had won!
After the long process of working things out with them (like plane tickets and fundraising), I've now started fundraising! It'll probably be a bit of waiting and a good bit of work since I have to raise $2950.00 (including the money I got from the draw). I'm super excited though, and the trip is close to the end of April. I had the options to choose between places like Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Thailand. I ended up choosing the Dominican.
This will be my first time going on a plane, so I'm looking forward to (and feeling a little nervous about) that, too.
I know this post isn't very long, but I thought I'd let you guys know! I'll let you know about any updates and how the fundraising is going every now and then.
Thanks for reading!
-Yecats
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