I am an eighth-grade student at Bonny Eagle Middle School in

Buxton. I was recently interviewed and accepted to participate as a member of the People to People Student Ambassador Program to Australia in July. The objective of the program is to promote international understanding while building leadership skills

among America’s youth. The 19-day experience includes meetings with government officials, interaction with other students my age, educational activities and home stays with host families.

I am currently seeking donations/sponsors to help with the tuition, and hope I can count on your support.

People to People Student Ambassadors are carefully interviewed and evaluated before their acceptance, and I am honored to have been selected. I am looking forward to learning the cultural differences, and comparing them to our country. I have always found Australia to look exciting and very adventurous. I have only dreamed of traveling there before now. I am looking forward to my travel experience with the program, and it promises to be a very educational trip.

The program tuition is $5,989, which includes all transportation, accommodations, meals and educational activities. I have recently raised money through bottle drives, sponsors, family contributions

and selling my handmade soaps. I am requesting extra help to raise another portion of my tuition. With my parents help, a bank account at the Sanford Institiution for Savings in Buxton has been set up for this. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Your generous contribution would enable me to share this wonderful opportunity. Thank you in advance for your consideration

and support.

Taylor Bickford

Limington