Boston Bound: Help Olivia Get to Boston

$1,400 of $30,000 goal
Given by 12 generous donors in around 4 months

Hi everyone! This is my fundraiser to help cover tuition fees and living expenses for my first year of study at Boston Conservatory!

Dunedin, Otago

Hi everyone,

My name is Olivia Pike, and I am an operatic soprano currently based in Dunedin. Late last year I finally took the plunge and applied for graduate study in the US, and have come out successful.

In late August I will be moving to Boston, MA, to begin a Graduate Performance Diploma at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity, and a crucial next step in my development as a singer, but I need your help!

This fundraiser is to cover tuition fees and some living expenses for the first of two years of study. The total amount I'm likely to need is around $55,000 and I'm looking to fundraise around $40,000 which will cover the majority of the tuition costs. Every bit helps, so even if we don't make the total, the fund will still go towards costs. I will also be doing some concerts around the South Island, so keep an eye out on my social media pages for details about those!

Any amount you might be able to donate is deeply appreciated, and will go a long way in helping to make this happen.

Thank you so much in advance, and together I think we can get there!

Much love,

Olivia

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The money raised will cover tuition and living expenses for my first year of study at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

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Date extended!  18 August 2023

Hi everyone!

I've been fortunate enough to receive some private donations and scholarship funds, so have lowered the goal on the page down. I've also extended the closing date, to allow a little bit more time for anyone who has been considering donating. My deepest gratitude goes to those who have already donated, I am incredibly thankful for your generosity!

Olivia

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Alana
Alana on 18 Aug 2023
All the very best x
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James
James on 13 Aug 2023
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Tessa
Tessa on 06 Aug 2023
$100
Uwe
Uwe on 26 Jul 2023
Go well!
$100
Andrew
Andrew on 03 Jul 2023
All the best, Olivia – very exciting times ahead!
$100

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This campaign started on 2 May 2023 and ended on 27 Aug 2023.