Send Chris to Portugal

Hello All,

My names Chris Stewart and I have been invited to represent the USA at the World Martial Arts Championships in Portugal on April 7-9th 2017.

I have been selected by Professor Kai Li a great friend and instructor. Who has represented the USA in Portugal in years past.

One of my karate friends suggested I start a gofundme page to help get me to Portugal. I would not normally ask for help. but, considering this once in a lifetime opportunity I decided to go ahead and follow my friends advice.

As of 1/22 I became unemployed, and as such would not be able to afford a trip like this.

I understand times are tough and many of my friends and family live paycheck to paycheck. But, if each of my 1,112 facebook friends each donated $3 my trip would be a success.

The cost breakdown is thus
(including items already sponsored) :
1) $330 for four nights there including breakfast (partially sponsored 50%)
2) Airfare from LAX to Portugal,
looks to be around $1000
searching on Kayak, Expedia, or Priceline
4) Lunches, Dinners, Coffee ($200)
5) Team gear (uniforms etc) - Sponsored