Hello everyone,

My name is Cristina Cabral I am the mother of Lauryn Rose Teixeira, a 13-year-old award-winning author, Editor-in-Chief of Unsung magazine, social activist, World Afro Day Ambassador, and Global Child Prodigy.

Today, I am reaching out with hope in my heart and a dream that I need your help to achieve.

My daughter have recently been selected as one of only 16 child prodigies from around the world to attend the prestigious Prodigy Camp in Washington State, USA, from 26–31 August 2026. This unique opportunity brings together some of the most talented and inspiring young minds on the planet to learn, collaborate, and create positive change.

Being chosen for this camp is an incredible honour. She was awarded a partial scholarship worth $1,500 in recognition of my achievements and impact as a young leader. The selection was based on merit and excellence among a highly competitive group of applicants.

However, despite receiving this scholarship, my family still needs support to make this opportunity possible.

Our Goal: £3,000

We are raising £3,000 to help cover:

International flights to the United States

Remaining camp fees

Travel-related expenses

Accommodation and essential costs for my mother and younger brother

Local transportation and Visa fees

Lauryn's Journey

When she was just 9 years old, she wrote her first book, Lauryn That's Me: The Journey of a Powerful African Girl, becoming one of the youngest Afro-Portuguese authors in the UK.

Since then, she have dedicated my life to helping others through literacy, representation, and community service.

Today, Lauryn is proud to be:

A Global Child Prodigy

The World Afro Hair Ambassador

Editor-in-Chief of Unsung, the UK's first magazine written by young Black authors

An international speaker and advocate for diversity and inclusion

A literacy champion who has donated hundreds of books to children in Cabo Verde, Angola, Brazil, Senegal, Mexico, and the United Kingdom

A young activist supporting children affected by domestic violence and inequality

As the World Afro Hair Ambassador, Lauryn promotes self-love, confidence, and positive representation for children of African heritage around the world. She encourages young people to embrace their natural beauty, celebrate their identity, and believe in their worth. Through her books, workshops, speaking engagements, and community projects, I strive to show every child that they are beautiful, powerful, and capable of achieving their dreams.

I am a a solo mother who rebuilt our lives after we fled domestic violence. I faced challenges that many people will never see, yet I never allowed those difficulties to stop us from dreaming.

I worked tirelessly to provide us with safety, love, opportunities, and encouragement. I travelled and took Lauryn to events, supported her community projects, such as donating books to children around the world, and stood beside me through every success and setback.

This fundraising campaign is not only helping Lauryn to attend a camp, it is helping a family that refused to give up, even when life became difficult.

Why This Opportunity Matters

Attending the Prodigy Camp will allow Lauryn to learn from world-class mentors and connect with other exceptional young people who are using their talents to make a difference.

Lauryn will proudly represent:

The United Kingdom

Portuguese Speaking countries

Children from solo-parent families

Survivors of domestic violence

Young Black authors and leaders

Every child who has ever been told their dreams were too big

How You Can Help

Every donation, no matter how small, brings me closer to this life-changing opportunity.

If you cannot donate, please consider sharing my story with your family, friends, workplace, school, faith group, or community.

Your support will help a young girl who started with a dream, a notebook, and will continue her journey of inspiring others around the world, that's my purpose in life.

Thank you for believing in Lauryn

Thank you for believing in the power of education, representation, and resilience.

Thank you for helping Lauryn take this next step.

With love and gratitude,

on the behalf of Lauryn Rose Teixeira

Cristina Cabral ( Lauryn's mum)