How do I send my daughter to world dance championships

Anellalew

Hi guys,
I was hoping I could get some advice. My 6 year old daughter has recently qualified for the European and world streetdance championships! This is a great achievement and a wonderful opportunity. To say I am proud is an understatement. But ...... This is a costly opportunity. I am a single parent and work all hours just to pay for the basics.
Can anyone suggest ways I can raise funds to enable us to go to the competitions and further training?

paddyrg

Presumably she entered through some kind of body, so maybe ask them for suggestions? Either she's a part of the British team, so they can raise together, or she's the only one from Britain in which case the body may be able to help promote her?

wyatte

Do you want to raise funds by yourself or others ? Call the local offices of your representatives, and talk to the staff. Inform them of your cause. Also most places have charity programs that you may inquire about.

vodkawitch1

You could try Fund Me on fb, I think you set up a profile site and people donate.

Fordiez

Do you have any kind of online 'presence', like a lot of followers anywhere who might help you if you set up a Crowdfunder page? I had to set one up for my daughter last year, and as she has quite a following, it was a success. It was our only option left and it worked. You might try that even without a big following by maybe contacting your local papers to make an appeal - they could include the crowdfunding link in an article, and you could google local charities/grant-givers. Maybe even local TV/radio news? Around here there are often local people in the papers/radio fundraising, so could be worth a try.
Also you could sell anything you can on Ebay/Facebook/wherever, sign up to the good survey sites who pay quickly (PM me for details or search on here).
You might be able to find a local business willing to sponsor her.
How long do you have before you need to pay, and what sort of amount do you need?