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School supplies and a laptop for Riley in Bakersfield

Riley earned a place in Grade 9 at Bakersfield Boys' High School; we're $1,050 short on required supplies.

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Riley L. Castillo
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Bakersfield
I earned a place in Grade 9 at Bakersfield Boys' High School, and I couldn't be prouder. The school has a long list of things I need, including a laptop for the robotics course, and a uniform. My mother works two jobs, and the list costs $1,050, which is more than we have. I love robotics 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. I'll buy the items from the school's approved supplier and post photos of everything. Where the $1,050 goes: • Laptop: $610 • School uniform and shoes: $230 • Textbooks and workbooks: $140 • Calculator, stationery and a school bag: $70 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Riley
#education#school-supplies#back-to-school

Updates from Riley

  1. Small update. $145 so far, I met with the school supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 18% funded and I met with the school supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Sending love. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Durgapur”

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    “Take care of yourselves. My neighbor told me about this one. - Ludhiana”

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Reviews

3.0(3 reviews)

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  • Pooja J. Verma🇮🇳Verified helper
    Changed my perspective

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Tatiane Juliana Gonçalves🇧🇷Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Kamrul Nahid Alam🇧🇩Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Rylee Martinez

    Sending love, Riley. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!

    • Paula F. Guzmán

      Wishing you the best, Riley. Study hard! Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

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