To those who have donated, pushing me closer to my goal and allowing my participation in this amazing experience--- THANK YOU! I really couldn't do this without you and I appreciate your donations towards my efforts and the cause of mentoring and educating underprivileged children in Costa Rica! THANK YOU, AGAIN!
>The Beaton Family
>Julie Buczek
>Terri Cross
>Kal Darres and diners of Petra Restaurant
>The Arizona Dill Family
>Steve and Linda Dill
>The Dunn Family
>Ken Fibbe
>Julia Franzen
>Dan Haritan
>Jim Irvin
>The Mattis Family
>Tom McGraw
>Eric Probola
>Alison Richard & Family
>Shannon Roberts
>Laura & Bob Suscheck
>Attendees of the "Kelly and Lindsay are going to volunteer in Costa Rica" Bash
>Diners of Petra Restaurant
OPPORTUNITY MOVING ME FORWARD AND SETTING ME "BACK"
Fortunately, and yet unfortunately, I received an internship with the Erie Times-News for this summer!
FORTUNATELY: I was so excited when I was accepted as the Online News Intern position for the summer, as I had applied later than most. It's a great opportunity to gain clips and experience with different areas of journalism (online journalism, reporting, writing, photography, videography).
UNFORTUNATELY: The position is unpaid, because, as many know, journalism is taking a hard hit right now.
So-- where I had planned to work PAID 14-hour days to help reach my goal, I am now working 12-hour "half-paid" days.
Monday-Friday I work 6 unpaid hours at the Erie Times, WHILE GAINING VALUABLE EXPERIENCE (I want to stress this because I am grateful and recognize that my experience with the Erie Times-News will pay off in valuable knowledge and experience.)
And Monday-Saturday, I waitress as many days as the schedule allows for around 6-8 paid hours.
SO WHAT DOES THIS MEAN,
It means that now, even more than before, I need your help and support to reach my goal before taking flight to Costa Rica. So, please, any and every amount makes a difference!
Thank you, and I'll be keeping you posted!
SO WHAT DOES THIS MEAN,
It means that now, even more than before, I need your help and support to reach my goal before taking flight to Costa Rica. So, please, any and every amount makes a difference!
Thank you, and I'll be keeping you posted!
