Help Audrey reach her dreams
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Anyone who knows Audrey, knows that she was made for gymnastics. From climbing trees at age 1 to mastering the monkey bars at age 2 - I have had friends and family telling me for years: "get that kid into gymnastics!" Money has always been too tight for much in the way of extra carriculars, but Audrey would teach herself things and be content with that.
This last year for her birthday she wanted to start a gymnastics class. At the beginning of this year a family friend offered to sponsor her in a class and Audrey started at TeamOC! It was the happiest I've ever seen her - she looked forward to gymnastics day every week, it was all she could think about or talk about. A new coach brought in to the gym immediately saw her potential.
Within about 4 months she was moved from the Novice to the Beginner to the Advanced Beginner to the Interemediate to the Advanced class and within a week there was hand picked for the TeamOC Excel Gymnastics competitive team. Audrey was beyond excited and thrilled.
Unfortunately the timing couldn't have been worse. The family friend who was sponsoring Audrey in her classes lost her job the week after Audrey accepted a spot on the team. And those who know our situation know that we recently lost Eric's income due to his getting very sick and going on disability - and income from Audrey's dad who also recently lost his job. I know that it doesn't make sense to pursue from a financial standpoint, but this is Audrey's chance to shine and her coach thinks she easily has potential to excel and win at competitions on a National level, gain college scholarships and possibly even make it to the Olympics.
Audrey is willing to do whatever she needs to to accomplish this dream, and wants to help earn her own way as much as possible. She is willing to help with cleaning (she does great at bathrooms and kitchens), walk dogs, care for pets, help around the house with little kids, etc. She's also a great little cook and willing to bake as a fundraiser. She wrote a little note about what she wants to achieve and why:
"Gymnastics has been my passion for the last four months, but I have wanted to start my whole life. We just never had the money. Now that I have started I want to go above and beyond. In only four months I have made the team. I hope to be competing soon and have a private coach. I know being on the team I can learn twice as fast and I promise it will pay off. But I have also been trying to earn the money myself. I will help with pets, cleaning, and many random things. I hope I will be able to follow my passion."
The monthly fees for the team are $360/month and there are some additional costs such as assessment fees and uniforms, etc. We realize there are a lot of fabulous causes to donate to and funds are tight for many of you. But if you have the means and feel so inspired, we would greatly appreciate any amount you could give to help Audrey achieve her dream. AND if anyone would be interested in hiring Audrey on this summer to help with cleaning or pets - or would like to order some baked goods (cookies, pies, monkey bread, french bread, cakes, etc.) - that would be even better! Just get in touch! Thank you so much! From Audrey's mom, Vanessa.
This last year for her birthday she wanted to start a gymnastics class. At the beginning of this year a family friend offered to sponsor her in a class and Audrey started at TeamOC! It was the happiest I've ever seen her - she looked forward to gymnastics day every week, it was all she could think about or talk about. A new coach brought in to the gym immediately saw her potential.
Within about 4 months she was moved from the Novice to the Beginner to the Advanced Beginner to the Interemediate to the Advanced class and within a week there was hand picked for the TeamOC Excel Gymnastics competitive team. Audrey was beyond excited and thrilled.
Unfortunately the timing couldn't have been worse. The family friend who was sponsoring Audrey in her classes lost her job the week after Audrey accepted a spot on the team. And those who know our situation know that we recently lost Eric's income due to his getting very sick and going on disability - and income from Audrey's dad who also recently lost his job. I know that it doesn't make sense to pursue from a financial standpoint, but this is Audrey's chance to shine and her coach thinks she easily has potential to excel and win at competitions on a National level, gain college scholarships and possibly even make it to the Olympics.
Audrey is willing to do whatever she needs to to accomplish this dream, and wants to help earn her own way as much as possible. She is willing to help with cleaning (she does great at bathrooms and kitchens), walk dogs, care for pets, help around the house with little kids, etc. She's also a great little cook and willing to bake as a fundraiser. She wrote a little note about what she wants to achieve and why:
"Gymnastics has been my passion for the last four months, but I have wanted to start my whole life. We just never had the money. Now that I have started I want to go above and beyond. In only four months I have made the team. I hope to be competing soon and have a private coach. I know being on the team I can learn twice as fast and I promise it will pay off. But I have also been trying to earn the money myself. I will help with pets, cleaning, and many random things. I hope I will be able to follow my passion."
The monthly fees for the team are $360/month and there are some additional costs such as assessment fees and uniforms, etc. We realize there are a lot of fabulous causes to donate to and funds are tight for many of you. But if you have the means and feel so inspired, we would greatly appreciate any amount you could give to help Audrey achieve her dream. AND if anyone would be interested in hiring Audrey on this summer to help with cleaning or pets - or would like to order some baked goods (cookies, pies, monkey bread, french bread, cakes, etc.) - that would be even better! Just get in touch! Thank you so much! From Audrey's mom, Vanessa.
Organizer
Vanessa Siggard Kay
Organizer
Costa Mesa, CA
