I was recently interviewed and accepted to participate as a member of the People to People Student Ambassador Program to Europe this summer.

The objective of the program is to promote international understanding while building leadership skills among America’s youth. The 20-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 financial sponsors to help me with tuition, and hope I can count on your support.

In case you haven’t heard of People to People, please allow me to share some history with you. President Dwight D. Eisenhower founded the organization in 1956. He believed that if people from different cultures could come together in peace and friendship, so eventually would countries. Since its founding, People to People has launched many international programs, including Sister Cities and Project HOPE.

For more information you can look at their website at http://www.studentambassadors.org.

People to People Student Ambassadors are carefully interviewed and evaluated before their acceptance and

I am honored to have been selected. Personally, I am looking forward to broadening my perspectives of the world and gaining a better understanding of other cultures. Upon my return, I plan to share my experience with schools and civic clubs in our community.

As an Ambassador, I can also earn high school and college credit because of the many educational elements in my program.

The program tuition is over $5000 which includes all transportation, accommodations, meals and educational activities. I am asking contributors to make a donation to help me reach my goal.

Is it possible for you to assist me by making a contribution? Any amount of contribution would be appreciated.

The first part of my program tuition is due March 1, 2008. I have enclosed a contribution form for your payment reference.

Please feel free to contact me at 308 235-4276 if you need more information. Your generous contribution would enable me to share in this wonderful opportunity. Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.

Ariel