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Alyssa won a place at the Los Angeles Selective School but the family can't afford the uniform, books and laptop required.

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Alyssa K. Craig
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Los Angeles
I earned a place in Year 11 at the Los Angeles Selective School, and I couldn't be prouder. The school has a long list of things I need, including a laptop for the coding course, and a uniform. My mother works two jobs, and the list costs $900, which is more than we have. I love coding and want to become an engineer. A laptop will let me do coursework at home instead of waiting for library hours. I'll take care of everything you give me and I promise to work hard. I'll buy the items from the school's approved supplier and post photos of everything. Where the $900 goes: • Laptop: $340 • School uniform and shoes: $230 • Textbooks and workbooks: $200 • Calculator, stationery and a school bag: $130 Every share and every dollar helps.

Updates from Alyssa

  1. Quick update: $778 raised so far (86%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 19% funded and I made the first payment toward laptop.

  3. Update from Los Angeles: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 51% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Sent it to 13 people at work

    • take care, Alyssa. Hope you get there. Greetings from Toronto.

      • stay strong, Alyssa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Bogor but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Los Angeles

        • Thanks for sharing this, Alyssa. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. Love from Freiburg.

          • Sending strength, Alyssa. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

            • Take care. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from San Diego.

              • Rooting for you. Study hard! We're a small family in Faisalabad but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Faisalabad!

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