Rylan's Big Apple and beyond educational trip

$1,443 of $5,000 goal
Given by 16 generous donors in around 5 months

Rylan's fundraising for his commerce studies trip to USA in Mid-September, please support.

Raumati South, Paraparaumu

Kia ora everyone!

We're fundraising to help Rylan, a bright and hard-working 15-year-old student at Kapiti College, have the opportunity of a lifetime — a school trip to USA in September this year!

This trip isn’t just about travel — it’s about learning, growing, and experiencing new cultures, people, and perspectives. We’re incredibly proud of Rylan for being chosen to represent his school, and as a whānau we are doing everything we can to help make it happen. The total cost of the trip is $9,800, which covers flights, accommodation, meals, insurance, cultural experiences and educational activities.

We’re reaching out to friends, whānau, and kind supporters to help raise $5000. Every little bit helps and is greatly appreciated and brings us one step closer to making this dream a reality for Rylan!

You can help us by:

• Donating what you can — whether it’s $5 or $50- every dollar makes a difference.

• Sharing this page with others who might want to help.

Thank you so much for being part of Rylan’s journey. We’ll keep you updated along the way!

Ngā mihi nui / Thank you kindly

Anthony Britton's involvement (page creator)

I am Rylan's Granddad, his major sponsor but help and support gratefully received.

Use of funds

Travel costs including flights and accommodation, incidental costs such as passport and clothing, and spending money.

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Latest update

A message from Rylan.  17 April 2025

On September 18th I will be going to New York for 7 days and then Los Angeles for another 7 days, I’m very excited about this trip because I get to experience living in a whole new country which I’m expecting to be very different from here in New Zealand, I hope to try new things outside my comfort zone, meet new people, and especially try new food. I am very grateful for all the support I have been given toward this trip.

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Latest donations

Nan
Nan on 01 May 2025
$100
Jess
Jess on 29 Apr 2025
$200
Ella
Ella on 14 Apr 2025
Sounds like the most incredible opportunity!
$20
Gareth
Gareth on 14 Apr 2025
G&T x
$30
Michael
Michael on 12 Apr 2025
Rip in 😜🤘
$75

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This campaign started on 6 Apr 2025 and ended on 1 Sep 2025.