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<div>Hello everyone! My name is Santiago Rodriguez, I am 23 years old, an Information Engineering student at the Universidad Tecnológica del Centro (UNITEC), and I work in the IT department for El Sistema in Caracas, Venezuela. Today I come to you to ask for support for the biggest dream I've ever had as a TCG player.
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<div>I've been playing Yu-Gi-Oh! since I was 6 years old, but due to economic difficulties, I never had the opportunity to play the physical format. All my experience was based on the digital format and other TCGs like Hearthstone and Duel Links. It wasn't until last year that I was finally able to afford my first physical deck and join the local tables here in Caracas.
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<div>To my surprise, my adaptation was incredibly fast, and the results came immediately. In less than a year of playing physically, I have achieved:
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<div>Rookie of the Year: In the competitive Yu-Gi-Oh! Caracas ranking (@yugioh_caracas).
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<div>Top 2 at OTS DOOM: At "La Última Frontera" store (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRM-adtjZnu/?igsh=aXc3aG53M3h0dHNz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRM-adtjZnu/?igsh=aXc3aG53M3h0dHNz" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/p/DRM-adtjZnu/?igsh=aXc3aG53M3h0dHNz</a></a>).
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<div>Top 2 at Venezuela Game Show: The biggest esports and cosplay event in the country (Deck Profile: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_8iy3IU72U&amp;t=29s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_8iy3IU72U&amp;t=29s" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_8iy3IU72U&amp;t=29s</a></a>).
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<div>Top 1 at the OTS Championship: At Gamehalla Hobbies, which granted me my official invite to the South American World Championship Qualifier (WCSQ) to be held in São Paulo, Brazil, this June 19th to 21st. (Deck Profile: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOc9nvapJ1A" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOc9nvapJ1A" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOc9nvapJ1A</a></a>).
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<div>Having the skill level and the invitation to represent not only my community but also Venezuela in São Paulo is an incredible honor. However, I face a huge obstacle: the financial factor.
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<div>Currently, everything I earn from my job goes towards paying for my university studies and helping out at home, making it materially impossible for me to afford the airfare and accommodation in São Paulo for the tournament on my own.
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<div>How will the funds be used?
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<div>I have put together a realistic budget. My goal is to raise $1,200 USD, which will go entirely towards:
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<div>✈️ Round-trip flights (Caracas - São Paulo): Copa Airlines currently quotes the round trip at $700 USD.
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<div>️ Basic accommodation: (Hotel/Airbnb/Motel) for 4 nights .
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<div>Food and local transportation: During the 5 days of the trip.
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<div>Any contribution, no matter how small, brings me closer to my goal of being able to compete at an international level and proving that hard work and perseverance pay off. If you can't donate at this time, sharing this campaign on your social networks, WhatsApp groups, or Yu-Gi-Oh! Discord servers would help me immensely!
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<div>I promise to give my best in every duel, represent us with pride, and share photos, videos, and updates of the entire trip. Additionally, as a huge thank you. Thank you so much for believing in me and helping me fulfill this dream!
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<div>I want to thank my friend Roberto who is helping me to create this GoFundMe by being the publisher and money receiver and also my friend Ángel who helped to edit the video
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<div>¡Hola a todos! Mi nombre es Santiago Rodríguez, tengo 23 años, soy estudiante de Ingeniería de la Información en la Universidad Tecnológica del Centro (UNITEC) y trabajo en el área de IT de El Sistema en Caracas, Venezuela. Hoy acudo a ustedes para pedirles apoyo en el sueño más grande que he tenido como jugador de TCG.
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<div>Juego Yu-Gi-Oh! desde que tengo 6 años, pero debido a las dificultades económicas, nunca tuve la oportunidad de jugar el formato físico. Toda mi experiencia se basó en el formato digital y en otros TCGs como Hearthstone y Duel Links. No fue sino hasta el año pasado que por fin pude costearme mi primer mazo físico y acercarme a las mesas de juego locales aquí en la ciudad de Caracas.
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<div>Para mi sorpresa mi adaptación fue rapidísima y los resultados llegaron de inmediato. En menos de un año de juego físico he logrado:
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<div>• Novato del Año: En el ranking competitivo de Yu-Gi-Oh! Caracas. @yugioh_caracas
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<div>• Top 2 en el OTS DOOM: En la tienda "La Última Frontera". <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRM-adtjZnu/?igsh=aXc3aG53M3h0dHNz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRM-adtjZnu/?igsh=aXc3aG53M3h0dHNz" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/p/DRM-adtjZnu/?igsh=aXc3aG53M3h0dHNz</a></a>
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<div>• Top 2 en la Venezuela Game Show: El mayor evento de esports y cosplay del país. (Deck Profile: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_8iy3IU72U&amp;t=29s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_8iy3IU72U&amp;t=29s" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_8iy3IU72U&amp;t=29s</a></a>)
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<div>• Top 1 en el OTS BURST: En Gamehalla Hobbies, lo cual me otorgó mi invitación oficial al World Championship Qualifier (WCSQ) Sudamericano que se celebrará en São Paulo, Brasil este 19 al 21 de Junio. (Deck Profile: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOc9nvapJ1A" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOc9nvapJ1A" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOc9nvapJ1A</a></a>)
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<div>Tener el nivel y la invitación para representar no solo a mi comunidad sino también a Venezuela en Sau Paulo es un honor increíble. Sin embargo, me enfrento a un obstáculo: el factor económico.
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<div>Actualmente, todo lo que gano en mi trabajo está destinado a pagar mis estudios universitarios y ayudar en casa, por lo que me es materialmente imposible costear por mi cuenta el pasaje aéreo y la estadía en São Paulo para el torneo.
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<div>¿Cómo se usarán los fondos? He armado un presupuesto realista. Mi meta es recaudar $1,200 USD, los cuales serán destinados íntegramente a:
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<div>•	✈️ Vuelos ida y vuelta: (Caracas - São Paulo) Actualmente Copas Airlines cotiza el viaje ida y vuelto en $700USD.
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<div>•	️ Hospedaje sencillo: (Hotel/Airbnb) por 4 noches.
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<div>• Alimentación y transporte : Durante los 5 días de viaje.
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<div>Cualquier aporte, por más pequeño que sea, me acerca a la meta de poder competir a nivel internacional y demostrar que el esfuerzo y la constancia dan resultados. Si no puedes donar en este momento, comparte esta campaña en tus redes sociales, ¡grupos de WhatsApp o Discord de Yu-Gi-Oh! me ayudaría demasiado.
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<div>Prometo dar lo mejor de mí en cada duelo, representarnos con orgullo y compartirles fotos, videos y actualizaciones de todo el viaje. ¡Mil gracias por creer en mí y ayudarme a cumplir este sueño!
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