A local (Hartland) student is looking for help on her journey to be a member of the student ambassador program People to People, to visit Europe. Jesse was selected by teachers and nominated for this honor. She needs to raise $7,000 to go, and has decided to do this fundraising on her own, and with the help of local businesses. InSights Group has offered to donate space so that Jesse can put together an auction to raise money to help her on her way.

She is looking for any donations of goods for a benefit auction. This can include unwanted items laying around that could be turned into money? These items could be large or small. (furniture, collectibles, antiques, knick knacks, tools, sporting items, jewelry, toys, outdoor items, etc) We have volunteers that will gladly pick up items or they can be dropped off at the InSights building. Just think of how you can save on some clean out expenses and have someone else get rid of the extras!

Now, a little about Jesse: Jesse is a great student, very dedicated, and generally an awesome kid. She will be a beacon of light representing change coming to the USA. She set out on this journey to raise $7000.00 to make the trip happen. She has currently raised just over $2000.00. She has decided to blog about her experience, from the decision to raise the money, through her visit to Europe. I (Al Curtis, Jesse’s dad) promised to provide her oppurtunities but  not to provide money. She stepped up to the challenge and has recruited an auctioneer to donate his time, some items, advertise on his website and help her realize this awesome dream. Most adults today are to fearful to even attempt something that may at first glance seem out of reach, and here she is doing it.

The auction is a Valentines day themed auction and will take place on February 13th at 7pm at the Insights facility. Donations of money or items, both big and small will be greatly appreciated. Also, any other ideas for fund raising would be helpful. Her blog is www.sendjesse2europe.blogspot.com We’ve also set up a donation center for anyone who would like to contribute, at any level, your contribution is appreciated

This post was written by

Allan Curtis – who has written 50 posts on InSights Group.

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