Hello family and friends!

I have decided it is time for me to do my part to make a difference in the world of those less fortunate and am going on a mission trip in May to help build a pre-school in La Virgen Morena, Rivas, Nicaragua and need your help! Instead of solely donating money to this cause I want to give back by giving my time and energy into fundraising and hard work and sweat into building something to change the future of the children in Nicaragua. I'm committed to raising $3,500 for this trip and I'd greatly appreciate any amount of money that anyone can donate to this cause. Your donation will directly support the construction of this preschool.

Here's some background information to explain why the preschool is being built:
La Virgen Morena currently has one school with only four classrooms to accommodate 342 students. The four schoolrooms are overcrowded and unable to provide adequate space for students to learn. Consequently, the school day and the students have been divided into two sessions — a morning session and an afternoon session. In other words, the youth from La Virgen Morena get only half the instruction time as students in developed countries receive.

With your support, I hope to reach my goal of raising $3500. I truly appreciate all donations no matter how big or small, every little bit counts! All donations are 100% tax deductible.

Thank you for your support! Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions at all.
Masha

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