Hi, my name is Sarah Long. In January 2018 I have the exciting opportunity to go trekking on the Nepal Himalaya Track and to undertake a range of community service projects in local schools and farms along the trek. I am hoping to raise funds to support this adventure and to make a positive contribution to the communities I visit along the way.
I will be using the funds I raise to help pay for the community service project contributions and the World Expedition Nepal crew and sherpas. I am also needing to raise funds to add to the money I have saved and earned to pay for my airfares and accommodation.
I am 13 years old and not able to get an after school job yet so it can be difficult for me to raise money. However, I am running a craft stall at the local Makers’ Market and I am doing lots of jobs for people who are happy to pay me. I am also going to play my flute and busk to raise funds.
I am hoping to raise the majority of the money through the sale of goods that I am making and that my Grannie and mum are helping me with. Mum and Dad have also said that they will lend me the money and I can pay them back when I get a job, but I would like to earn as much money as I can so that I don’t have to borrow too much money off them.
I am also hoping that my friends and family might be able to help with contributions to the community service projects by supporting this fundraising appeal.