This is Isabelle. She is a self-taught dancer, cosplayer, athletic trainer, volunteer, part-time worker, and was on her high school dance team last year (her junior year). She was overjoyed and took it very seriously. When dance team tryouts came around in April, she got injured during dance team training. Consequently, she could not physically try out and therefore did not make the dance team. Heartbreak!
As the story of her misfortune got around, Isabelle was invited to try out for the school mascot. Unsure at first, she was reminded that she loves to cosplay, dance, and dress up for every school dress-up day, so this role was perfect for her. As apprehensive as she was, she tried out and got the job! While at cheer camp this June, Isabelle was nominated to try out for Varsity All-American Mascot. She was gobsmacked but buckled down and put together (with the help of a couple of cheer parents) a winning routine. It was announced that she was one of 2 All-American Mascots from this camp session and that she was invited to join other Varsity All-American Mascots to perform during halftime of the Citrus Bowl game on New Year's Eve in Orlando, FL. Now as a senior and a first-time mascot, this is an opportunity she can't pass up!
Her mom, Anna, works 2 jobs and is applying for a 3rd. Anna has volunteered profusely during her 20+ years in the Flour Bluff community. Her dad, Danny, was the original Flour Bluff flag boy and a 30+ year community volunteer. Danny is also extremely busy as a district operator overseeing 7 pizza stores throughout the coastal bend.
But it is still not enough. Isabelle and her mom/assistant/chaperone (Isabelle is not allowed to travel alone) will go at a cost of $1500 each. Ideally, Isabelle would love for her 2 brothers and dad to go, which costs $6500 total. A $1000 deposit has been made, but there is still a lot to go. The payments have been difficult to do due to reduced work hours (mom) and having to move. Your financial contribution would mean the world to Isabelle for her to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event (for her because this is her senior year).