Hi everyone,

We are reaching out to you, our close friends and family, with an exciting opportunity to support our dreams. Both of us have spent the last seven years living, studying, and building our lives in the USA. This incredible country has become our home, and we dream of staying here to pursue our passion for beach volleyball. As most of you know, we recently got engaged, making this place even more special to us since this is where we met!

Why We Need Your Help

The process of obtaining a Green Card is lengthy and expensive. Our lawyer's fees alone were $25,000, which is why we’re trying to raise $12,000 to cover the remaining costs of the application, legal fees, and associated expenses. We are turning to you, our closest supporters, for help, hoping that your generosity will help us achieve our dream. We always wanted to live here and follow our dreams, and now we have the opportunity to do so fully.

Our Story

Beach volleyball has always been more than just a sport for us – it’s a way of life. One of our goals was to compete in the AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) Tour, the pinnacle of beach volleyball in the United States which is what we’re achieving with this process!

We are thrilled to share that DJ has been recognized as an "extraordinary athlete" and has been approved for his Athlete Green Card. This remarkable achievement allows us to apply for the final step – the Green Card – for both of us. With this status, we can finally take part in the AVP Tour, coach in the USA, have access to more sponsors, use our social media as a way to get paid, and continue living our American dream.

How You Can Help

We are incredibly grateful for any contribution you can make. Your support will directly impact our ability to stay in the USA, compete in the AVP Tour, coach and share our knowledge, and use our master's degrees. Here’s how you can help:

1. Donate: Any amount you can give will bring us one step closer to our goal.

2. Support: Send us your positive thoughts, encouragement, and love.

Thank You

We are so thankful for your support and generosity. Living in the USA has given us so much, and with your help, we hope to continue giving back through our passion for beach volleyball. We were able to meet each other and form incredible relationships by being here. Your contributions will not only help us secure our future in this amazing country but also allow us to inspire others through our journey.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of our dream.

With gratitude,

Marine & DJ