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Williams American Football Dream

$3,355 donated
Given by 19 generous donors in 11 weeks

Raising money for William to go to the US to join a High School American Football Team.

Auckland

William has been training and playing NFL in Auckland for the last couple of years and has been approached and approved to go to Westlake Valley High School in California. The school fees and Accommodation are funded by the school but William will need some money whilst there as well as the cost of flights back and forth and this is where we are hoping you can help.

We have had a rough few years starting before the Pandemic, Williams Grandfather passing away from Cancer, his dad being made redundant for a while during the Pandemic, his grandmother getting cancer and his mother also getting breast cancer and losing her job for a period. We are just getting back on our feet and this opportunity has come along and we are not fully prepared for it. As his parents we will be doing everything we can to help him achieve his goals but if you are able to help in any way, it would be greatly appreciated to ensure he has the best chance to achieve his dreams.

William has been training hard for the last year both in the gym and also in his school work to make this opportunity a reality and we would love to see this hard work and dedication rewarded. William is expected to fly to California around 13-14 October depending on how fast we can get all the paperwork and visa resolved so any immediate help would be amazing, however even if you cant make a donation now, he will need funds whilst in the US so if you can make a donation later that would also be hugely appreciated.

Stewart Gardener's involvement (page creator)

I am Williams father, we hope to help support him in his dream of playing in the NFL and have this golden opportunity for him that we don't want him to miss out on.

Use of funds

Money will be used to help pay for flights to and from the US and spending money for William for clothes, food and other expenses that may occur.

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Update on Williams Trip  27 October 2024

William has been over for nearly two weeks now and visited a ton of different schools all keen for him to join their teams.

He has met with many players and coaches and other kids he knew from NZ who had already gone over before hand.

He has also been to a few Football matches including one just recently on Friday night which was against St John Bosco (ranked number 2) versus Mater Dei (ranked number 1). But before the game he went to his first Tail gate and had a blast of a time. Unfortunately for them Bosco lost the game (he is living with one of the players at the moment) but it was a great atmosphere and must have been a major motivation boost for him.

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Latest donations

Adam
Adam on 18 Dec 2024
Merry Christmas William . Love uncle Adam
$150
The Simpsons
The Simpsons on 18 Oct 2024
Go chase that dream, William! Warmest regards from the Simpsons (Toby & fam)
$100
Stewart Gardener

Thank you very much Simpson family, that is very generous of you and most appreciated.

Stewart Gardener
Lacey, Ash, Selina
Lacey, Ash, Selina on 11 Oct 2024
You got this!
$40
Stewart Gardener

Thanks Lacey, Ash and Selina it is much appreciated. I am sure when William comes back there will be constant talk of his US experience and he may even acquire a taste for Pumpkin pie over Thanksgiving.

Stewart Gardener
Steve
Steve on 08 Oct 2024
$50
Stewart Gardener

Thanks Steve for your kind donation it is most appreciated.

Stewart Gardener
Mitchell
Mitchell on 08 Oct 2024
Good luck!
$15
Stewart Gardener

Thanks Mitchell for your donation in helping William with his goal.

Stewart Gardener

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This campaign started on 30 Sep 2024 and ended on 22 Dec 2024.