I have a dream ……

A dream to live for one year in the USA.

To finish high school,
to speak English fluently,
to learn new people,
to experience a different culture.

When I was 12 years old my life changed.
I was tired, so tired and I had a lot of pain. In the hospital I got the terrible news, I had cancer, acute leukemia.

I was fighting for more than two years. Sometimes they were afraid that I could not survive, but I did.

When the chemo was coming into my body I was dreaming. Dreaming of the possibilities in life.

How would it be like to live in the USA for one year and join high school?

The country where dreams come true!
The country where I visited my aunt and uncle!
The country where the people are friendly!
The country where I can learn to let dreams come true!
 
I started saving when I was 13 years old. More than $ 8000 (€ 6500) now. All the money I earn by working after school is on my saving account. Unfortunately that is not enough to join the student exchange program. Due to the medical expenses for my cancer treatment, my parents aren't able to support me financial. 

My question is simple ……

Please donate € 10/$ 10 (or the money you can spare) to help me to live my dream. 

I will be more than grateful and I can make a new start with my life and leave the bad memories behind. 

If you leave your name and address I will send you a personal postcard to express my gratitude!

Thank you for reading my story!

With love,
Xena Huizinga
16 years
Netherlands