Hello, 
    My name is Elijah Villarreal. I am a 9th grader at Mt. Whitney High School in Visalia, Ca. I am 14 years old, love basketball, kendama and playing with my 4 brothers. I maintain a 3.5 gpa in school and am active in PAL Boxing and have joined the Explorer Program through the Tulare County Sheriff Department. 
     I am trying to raise enough money to go on a school trip with the rest of my class mates called the Roman Conquest. On this once in a lifetime adventure, we will explore important historical sites, discover rich diversity and cultural heritage, and experience incompariable learning moments. In addition, we have the oppourtunity to receive three college credit's by doing so. The trip is an all-inclusive 10 day trip to Spain, Barcelona, Carcassonne, Nimes-Pont du Gard-Cote D'Azur, Monaco, Pisa, Florence and the Vatican-Ancient Rome. Price covers Airfare, Ground Transportation, Hotel Accomodations, All excursions/cultural activities & pre booked admission fee's and Educational Activities, Meals and evening activities. 
    The dates of travel are 4/06/17 - 4/15/17 and all money is due in January 2017. To be able to go on this trip means so much to me. I have been afriad to fly but am willing to try and overcome this fear should I be able to attend this amazing learning adventure with my classmates. My mom and dad told me I have to put all effort in to raising the money through chores, fundraisers, carwashes, mowing lawns and hopefully through my gofundme account. I promise to be the best I can and give 100% to learning and succeeding in life.

    Thank you so much for taking time to read my story and considering my donation request. Have a great day.

Sincerely,

Elijah Villarreal