Why is it every time you are about to finally get to fulfill a dream, the fates are trying to stop you? Two years ago, my health started to fail, and it was getting harder to make a living for myself. I started thinking of ways to make an extra income: Door Dash, delivering durable medical equipment, working retail, but it started to take a toll again on my health. One day, I saw an ad on Facebook saying, "looking for extras for movie, TV, or print work." My whole life, I have loved movies and music, but most of all, being in a commercial! So, I started taking acting classes and was invited to come to Chicago to audition for different types of roles, including commercials! While taking the classes, I had to come up with $1,200 to cover the hotel and traveling expenses.

Well, as I began to save and was on a budget, everything that could go wrong, went wrong. I ended up tapping into my 401k, which took care of some of the bills, but my health was an issue again. I had to quit my second job due to being diagnosed with spinal stenosis, rheumatoid arthritis in my hands, and calcific tendonitis in my shoulders. I kept fighting and trying to readjust my income, but to no avail. Every extra cent went to hospital bills, doctor co-pays, and prescriptions.

But what really topped this off was last week. I finally was able to bury my brother in the family plot, the air conditioner went on the fritz, and then Saturday, my car was totaled in an accident. All the money that I had saved was gone. The dream of my audition was evaporating fast. Now with 2 weeks to go, I have decided to ask for a little help. And if you know me, it's hard for me to ask for help. The air conditioner repair will be $480, the hotel and traveling expenses come to $1,200, and the car is another story. The value has really decreased, and in order for me to be able to afford at least another car, after the insurance, I'm estimating about $3,500. KBB says my car is only worth $2,800. If you could spare $10 or $20, I would greatly appreciate it. The main thing I'm concentrating on now is getting to Chicago to finally get a chance at my dream. Could you find it in your heart to help me?