Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters,

We’re the Maryland Juniors 18 Elite Black — a group of hardworking, passionate young women who’ve spent years growing together, on and off the court. Through grit, sweat, and endless hours of dedication, we’ve earned something incredible: a spot at the USA Volleyball Nationals in Utah from April 24th to April 27th.

This is more than just another tournament — it’s our final chance to compete together before we each head off to college. Many of our girls are already committed to schools like North Carolina A&T, Hampton, Shippenshurg University, Lehigh University, Winston-Salem State, Shaw University,, Saint Joseph University, Livingstone University & more. It’s been a long, beautiful road, and we want to make this last chapter unforgettable. But time is running out — and we urgently need your help.

We only have a few short weeks to raise the funds to make this trip possible.

The travel costs — airfare, hotel, transportation, and meals — are steep. And for several of our players, those costs are more than their families can take on alone.

We’re humbly asking for your support to help cover:

These girls are more than just athletes. They are leaders, volunteers, mentors, and honor roll students. They dedicate time to coaching younger players, serve their communities, and lead with heart both on and off the court. They've given so much — and now, we’re asking for a chance to give this moment to them.

If you’ve ever believed in the power of teamwork, dedication, and dreams coming true — this is your chance to make a real difference. Every donation, big or small, brings us one step closer to Utah. And if you can’t give, please share our story.

Let’s send these girls off to college with more than just scholarships and jerseys — let’s give them the memory of a lifetime.

With love and deep gratitude,

Maryland Juniors 18 Elite Black Volleyball Team