Hello. My name is Troy Scarborough. I have been selected to be a featured presenter at the Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA)

in New Orleans, LA the first week of October. I need help from my friends and family to defray the overall cost of my expenses, mostly inner city transportation (Uber/Lyft) and daily meals and spending money. About three weeks ago, I had an unexpected expense. My two front tires had to be replaced immediately. This incident set me back around $350 dollars and significantly under cut my savings for trip. Many of you may know that I am now a PhD candidate in full dissertation hours. I am no longer employed by the University, so this is coming completely out of pocket on my end. Your financial gift would also go towards covering the cost of my registration fees as well. Any possible amount that you could donate would be greatly appreciated because this trip will mark my reentry into the academic job market, helping to increase my chances for employment in the immediate future! Thank you for all of you love and support through out my PhD journey! Blessings and gratitude! - Troy