Hello,

My name is Courtney Bales and I am launching this fundraising campaign for an amazing soccer player, Mirella Spinelli, 12 years old from Las Vegas. Mirella plays for Albion SC Las Vegas East U-13 and was nominated and selected for the Albion NATIONAL ELITE PROGRAM! This prestigious honor reflects a player's exceptional level of play, strong character, and exemplary representation within ALBION, as recognized by ALBION SC LAS VEGAS's Leadership and Coaching Staff.

The ALBION NATIONAL ELITE PROGRAM is designed to highlight the incredible depth of talent within ALBION and provide unique, high-level playing opportunities for top players across our organization. They have developed a dynamic and comprehensive program tailored to support the growth and development of our top players.

I am creating this campaign to help support the family's travel and tournament costs for Mirella to attend the prestigious Costa Daurada Cup 2025 Summer Edition in Barcelona, Spain. The tournament only accepts up to 11 players on each team for the invite 2013 Girls Albion Cup! (Over 1,000 club players total nationwide and over 90 nominated for this program) - all 11 players get equal playing time!

The team would meet for the first time in Barcelona on June 25. Skills have to be present regardless of the team dynamic, and each player must recognize their value within their positions while playing well-established international club teams!

Mirella would LOVE an opportunity to participate as her soccer passion has been very apparent since she was only 18 months old!

Mirella’s dream is to play for the US National soccer team (far reach at this point!!) and if that doesn’t work out, to at least get a full-ride soccer scholarship when it is time for her to attend college.

The international tournament would allow her to grow her love for the sport and progress further in her development while challenging her for more competitive play both physically and emotionally.

If you can donate and show your support for Mirella to follow her passion and love for soccer.

Thank you,

Courtney Bales