Help Iyla Live Her Creative Dream at Interlochen

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Help Iyla Attend the Prestigious Interlochen Centre for the Arts

Papamoa, Bay Of Plenty

Help Iyla Attend the Prestigious Interlochen Centre for the Arts

At the beginning of this year, my daughter Iyla poured her heart and soul into crafting her portfolio to apply for the renowned Interlochen Centre for the Arts in Michigan, USA. Interlochen offers a summer boarding program for young creatives from all over the world, and with a mere 6% acceptance rate, it’s a rare and incredible opportunity.

Iyla was accepted!

We couldn’t be prouder of her achievement, as it marks the beginning of an exciting chapter in her creative journey.

About Iyla:

Iyla is a deeply creative soul with a passion for literature. She has been homeschooled since 2020, and it was during this time that she truly discovered her love for writing. Unlike most teenagers, you’ll often find Iyla buried in her books or writing late into the night, pouring her thoughts and emotions onto the page. She has an insightful, raw voice, and her ability to express the complexities of human experience through words is remarkable. There’s no doubt that the books she writes in the future will leave a lasting impact on the world.

Why We Need Your Help:

While Iyla was awarded a merit scholarship and some financial aid, the total cost of attending Interlochen is significant. The tuition alone is $5,586, and we estimate $2,000 for flight expenses, bringing the total to $8,500. This is a huge financial burden for us, and we need your support to help her seize this incredible opportunity.

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Iyla is my daughter

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The money will be spent on fees and flights

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She made it!  22 June 2025

Iyla made the long journey to America! 4 planes- Sydney, Dallas, Chicago and Michigan! She loved the journey and met many helpers along the way!

She is now settled into her cabin at Interlochen School of Arts and starts her program Monday!

Thank you for all of your support!

It is a wonderful world!

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Libby
Libby on 24 Mar 2025
$20
Inga
Inga on 22 Mar 2025
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Lisa
Lisa on 08 Mar 2025
Have an amazing time lovely Lyla
$20
Sophia Paskell

Thank you for your support Lisa!

Sophia Paskell
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Guest Donor on 07 Mar 2025
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Sophia Paskell

We appreciate your support!

Sophia Paskell
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Guest Donor on 06 Mar 2025
Lady — may you rise, may your soar! We watch in awe xx
$20
Sophia Paskell

Thank you so much for your support!

Sophia Paskell

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This campaign started on 19 Feb 2025 and ended on 31 Mar 2025.