Get Sam To Japan

$520 of $6,000 goal
Given by 6 generous donors in around 3 months

Helping Sammy to fulfill her dream of going to Japan

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Ever since I can remember Sammy has been passionate about Japan, its people and its culture. She taught herself the Japanese language, and speaks it well enough to converse with Japanese students, here on a school exchange program

She has also taught herself Hiragana and Katakana, which are the scripts in which the Japanese language is written

She has longed to be part of an exchange program to experience Japanese life, culture, food, language and yes even school.

As a single Parent, dreams of this expense are unattainable, which is a heartbreaking situation for any parent.

After a lengthy search she has found an exchange program that, with some help, will be achievable and Sammy will finally realise her dream

The exchange program, "Lets Homestay", is run locally in the suburb of Greerton, Tauranga, (http://letshomestay.com/labo/), and is reported to be an amazing experience for young adults. Speaking with the Business Proprietors, there is furthermore, opportunities to pursue 12 month work experience positions within the Lets Stay/ Labo, should Sammy enjoy the initial Homestay experience, after her final year at school

It is her intention to do just that, before returning home to start a university degree, majoring in languages, to fulfill her intentions of becoming a Linguist, and again, heading off to Japan

Karene Aholima's involvement (page creator)

I'm Sammy's Mother. I am responsible for the fundraising and paying the bills associated with this trip

I am a single parent with two other children. I work long hours to provide the best I can for them.

Their needs are met, but their wants, they take a number and form an orderly queue.

Luxuries such as a bedroom each, overseas trips, up to date technology etc are just that, luxuries

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Latest donations

Uncle Jim, Aunty Shannon, Latham and Fergus
Uncle Jim, Aunty Shannon, Latham and Fergus on 23 Nov 2016
$100
Aunty H, Uncle S and your cousins
Aunty H, Uncle S and your cousins on 21 Aug 2016
Good luck Sammy! It (and you) will be amazing. Xx
$100
Karene Aholima

Thank you both so very much xxx

Karene Aholima
Brenda
Brenda on 20 Aug 2016
All the best for fantastic experience.
$20
Karene Aholima

Thank you so much

Karene Aholima
Roland
Roland on 19 Aug 2016
Love from uncle, auntie, and cuz :o) Have fun in Japan!
$100
Karene Aholima

Thank you so much

Karene Aholima
Tano
Tano on 19 Aug 2016
Good luck my niece
$100
Karene Aholima

Thank you so much

Karene Aholima

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This campaign started on 19 Aug 2016 and ended on 30 Nov 2016.