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School supplies and a laptop for Renata in Toledo

Renata won a place at Toledo International School but the family can't afford the uniform, books and laptop required.

🇺🇸 Toledo, Ohio, United States1,284 views
Renata G. Vega
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Toledo
I earned a place in the first year of senior school at Toledo International School, and I couldn't be prouder. The school has a long list of things I need, including a laptop for the mathematics course, and a uniform. My mother works two jobs, and the list costs $1,000, which is more than we have. I love mathematics and want to become a marine biologist. 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. Items on the list: laptop, uniform, shoes, textbooks, calculator and a bag. Where the $1,000 goes: • Laptop: $560 • School uniform and shoes: $240 • Textbooks and workbooks: $145 • Calculator, stationery and a school bag: $55 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Renata

Updates from Renata

  1. We're at 78% thanks to 17 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. 18% there. I met with the school supplier and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Renata all day after reading this.”

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  • Keep going, Renata. Study hard! All the best.

    • praying for you, Renata. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Greetings from Wiesbaden!

      • good luck, Renata. Shared it with a few friends!

        • Sending love, Renata. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

          • Take care, Renata. Study hard! My husband and I read this together. Take care.

            • Thinking of you, Renata. Good luck with the exams, you've got this

              • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Toledo.

                • take care, Renata. Hope this works out for you. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

                  • You're not alone, Renata. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

                    • Sending love, Renata. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. All the best

                      • Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. Sent it to 21 people at work. Greetings from Quezon City

                        • Good luck, Renata. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Rio de Janeiro but we're thinking of you

                          • So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. Thinking of Toledo!

                            • As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Put this on a community board in Sacramento this morning.

                              • Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

                                • Best of luck, Renata. Shared it with a few friends.

                                  • hope things get better soon, Renata. Hope this works out for you. Take care.

                                    • so sorry you're going through this, Renata. Hope this works out for you

                                      • Best of luck, Renata. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from San Sebastián.

                                        • Best of luck, Renata. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                                          • I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Ahmedabad

                                            • good luck. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Paris

                                              • Rooting for you, Renata. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 29 people at work. Blessings.

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                                                  stay strong. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care

                                                  • Hope it all works out, Renata. Your post was clear and honest. Take care

                                                    • stay strong, Renata. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Toledo

                                                      • sending good thoughts, Renata. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.

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