Trip to Prague for Service Learning
4/10/13
Dear
friend,
My name
is Keyanna Thompson and I am writing to ask for your help with a life-changing
experience. The International YMCA is sending a number of kids to numerous
countries all over the world through a program called Global Teens. Global
Teens is a dynamic youth program that challenges young people to engage in the
journey of global exploration and cultural immersion. Teen participants
accomplish this through interacting with teens and adults from their host
country, participating in a meaningful community service project, and learning
about different cultures through a short-term immersion experience. The YMCA
Global Teens program strives to promote peace, tolerance and cultural
understanding, while encouraging teens to become true global citizens. It also
allows teens like myself to get a once in a lifetime experience traveling
internationally.
As you
know, today's young people face tremendous challenges. The International YMCA
is working hard to give teenagers, like myself, the resources they need to
overcome these challenges and to reach their full potential. But we can't do it
alone, and I need your help to raise $2,400 for the International YMCA in order
to travel to Prague.
Going on
a trip like this would mean the world to me. I think a lot of teens my age take
opportunities like this for granted. I want to seize the chance to step outside
of my everyday environment and explore other cultures. I would love to gain new
and possibly lifelong friendships with people of different nationalities and
have the chance to help other families with the service learning project that
we conduct there.
My goal
is to raise at least $2,400 by June 21, 2013 so any contributions would be
gladly appreciated. No amount is too little. If you wish to send your
contribution directly to me, you can use gofundme.com, mail it to the
International YMCA or donate by phone at International Services: (212) [phone redacted], [email redacted]. You should know that your choice to make a
donation would help me create a memorable and impactful international
experience.
Thank you
for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Keyanna
Thompson
