Last week Jeremy received an invitation from Paris Saint-Germain Soccer Academy, to travel with his soccer team to participate in training camp in Paris. This is the second time he’s received this invitation. The first time, it simply wasn’t financially possible.

This time, I want to make it possible.

I met Josene 12 years ago when my baby Weston and her baby Jeremy started the same daycare class.

Our boys are now in middle school and have stayed close friends over the years. And Josene and I have formed a bond that I deeply cherish.

If you know Josene, you know she is relentless when it comes to her son. She truly does it all it for him and she does it on her own, zero complaints.

She makes sure Jeremy participates in sports year-round. Sometimes multiple at once. Little League. Soccer. Basketball. Travel teams. If there’s an opportunity for him to grow, she finds a way to make it happen. That's something I have always admired about her.

And if you know Jeremy, you know he's a naturally gifted athlete. He excels at every sport he plays and he enjoys participating. He's a sweet boy, respectful young man and wildly talented.

There's no 2 people more deserving of this opportunity than Josene and Jeremy.

Our first goal is $6,000, which must be raised by February 28. Payment is due to the league on March 1 to secure their spots.

Goal no. 2 is TBA and will be posted at a later date, assuming we reach Goal no. 1 in time. 

Any extra money  raised for goal 1 will go to goal 2.

This amount covers:

$2,900 - Player

10-night stay (3-star minimum, shared room)

Breakfasts and lunches (excluding free time)

Opening & closing dinners

All transfers for matches and activities

Training sessions and games

PSG North America selection kit (2 jerseys, jacket, tracksuit, bag)

Coaching staff expenses

$2,500 - Parent/Guardian

Each player must travel with a guardian.

10-night stay

Breakfasts

Access to the PSG Academy Pro Campus in Evian

Campus lunches (June 1–4)

Team activities, including:

PSG Academy campus tour

Gorges du Pont du Diable visit

Friendly matches and training sessions

Parc des Princes stadium tour

Bateau-Mouche river cruise

Opening & closing dinners

Not included (goal to be set at a later date): airfare, train to Paris (~$160), some meals, and local transportation.

Full transparency: Josene is willing to let Jeremy travel under another guardian’s supervision if needed. But Jeremy doesn’t want to go without his mom. And Josene truly deserves to share the experience with him.

More than a soccer trip, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Jeremy and Josene to travel for the first time ever. Experience a new country, food and culture, see new things and importantly, share a few days of fun & excitement together.

If you’re able to give — even a small amount — it truly helps.

Time is short, and we’re racing toward February 28.

Let’s get Jeremy and Josene to Paris. ❤️

(note - cover photo was taken 4/2021)