Help Derek go to nationals!

Hi Everyone,
My cousin Derek Lederer started twirling a couple years ago. He first picked up a baton and just started messing around with it when my Grandma, who raises him, said to him that he seems like he would be good at twirling. That is how it all started. Derek taught himself and then began receiving lessons from Sherri's Royaletts. He is now the feature twirler for Old Forge High school as well as performing at competitions with Sherri. He has won many first prize trophies and is known as one of the best twirlers in the state. He needs to go to the National competition at Notre Dame in the spring but needs some financial help. My Grandmother cannot afford to send him as her income is very limited. The cost will be in the thousands, so anything at all will be a help. Thank you!!