Rylee enjoys music. She is often listening to the radio, rocking out with a favorite CD or singing at the top of her lungs to her mp3 player. She's been a part of our ward choir and a part of her school choir.
At the end of last school year, Rylee decided she wanted to be a part of a NEW community youth choir.... Cantus (pronounced con-too-s). She signed up for an audition immediately and then later told me about it. I had no idea what it was or what it would require.... and neither did she at the time.
Being a part of Cantus is not FREE. There is a monthly tuition, concert wear, computer grading software plus the cost of the actual tour.....BIG money.
The choir gets to participate in a national choir competition in Anaheim, California in Disneyland!
When we found out about all the money details, I started having second thoughts. We were assured that there would be many fundraising opportunities, payments in increments and possible financial aid. I asked Rylee if she was willing to work hard for this. She was a little hesitant at first, but decided she would go for it.
Rylee HAS worked hard. She has done a ton of babysitting, some house-sitting and has spent a few days at Jason's car wash fundraising. She has sold community discount cards, Applebee's pancake breakfast tickets and has collected cash donations too. We LOVE cash donations....100% profit!
How could anyone resist a sweet face like this?!
Rylee is still working hard to meet her goal, but has had fundraising success and has been blessed by generous people that support and love her.ThANk YoU!!!
2 comments:
How cool! If she ever wants to do some more babysitting we would love to hire her! :)
Yeah for Rylee!
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