African Journey

Hello, my name is Angela Allard and I am from the city of Fall River, Massachusetts. I am a junior at BMC Durfee High School. Recently, I applied to go abroad this summer (2009) to Ghana, Africa for community service through the American Field Service (AFS) intercultural student exchange program.

In Ghana, I will be assisting children at an orphanage. I have always loved the people and culture of Africa and love working with children. This is a cause I am very passionate about. From this experience I hope to make a difference and also gain a better knowledge of the world and who I am as a person. It is my dream to someday go to medical school and become a doctor. Before that, I hope I can learn to be a better person in this world through helping others less fortunate than myself.

Right now, as a junior, I manage to keep myself very busy amidst a slew of homework, studying, sports, social life, and of course sleep somewhere there in between. I am on the Spanish Club, Swim Team and Track Team. I am also in the National Honor Society. My family, friends, music, and learning new things are my life. I find great importance in giving back to the world and I am very excited to have been given this opportunity.

Hopefully, I will be able to raise enough money for this great experience of a lifetime! My goal is to raise $8,000 to cover all the costs of my trip and stay in Ghana. I am working very hard to raise money through several fundraisers I am planning over the next few months, but I still need some help to make this dream happen. Thank you for taking interest in my blog and reading about my future hopes and dreams. Whatever you are able to give is greatly appreciated. No amount is too small. I know that times are tough, but every little bit will help me get a step closer. Click on the ChipIn! gadget on the top right of this blog to help me with my journey, by making a secure non tax-deductible donation. I would greatly appreciate it if you could forward my blog to anyone else who you think might be interested in sponsoring my AFS experience by forwarding the link http://angelaallard.blogspot.com/. Thank you so much!

Angela