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Leonardo's school year: uniform, books and a laptop

Help Leonardo begin the first year of senior school with a laptop, uniform and books.

🇺🇸 94676, Oakland, California, United States1,350 views
Leonardo M. McCoy
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Oakland
I earned a place in the first year of senior school at Oakland Technical College, 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 $1,150, which is more than we have. I love coding and want to become a doctor. 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 $1,150 goes: • Laptop: $670 • School uniform and shoes: $150 • Textbooks and workbooks: $230 • Calculator, stationery and a school bag: $100 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Leonardo

Updates from Leonardo

  1. Thank you all. We're at 46% now ($528). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward school uniform and shoes.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 27% now ($308). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage. - Leonardo

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Leonardo all day after reading this. - Hamilton”

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2.9(8 reviews)

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  • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Arlington

    • Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

      • Keep going, Leonardo. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Lagos but we're thinking of you

        • thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Warren this morning. All the best

          • Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

            • Shared this with my family. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!

              • Take care, Leonardo. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Take care.

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