Karen has applied to attend Frost Valley YMCA Service Trips this summer and is raising funds for her program fees. Can you help?
Karen
Karen
Interest:
Leadership
Grade:
11th
School:
Francis T. Maloney High School
Location:
Meriden, Connecticut
Successfully funded on April 19th, 2018!
Fully funded!
$2,095 raised
$0 to go
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Karen
Karen's Story

I've loved doing outdoor activities ever since I was young. I loved to travel around the country and seeing how beautiful the landscapes and biodiversity of the world was. As I got older, I started to realize how the environment can variate according to human activities.

Attending Frost Valley YMCA Service Trips will make me definitely a better person mentally, and spiritually. This could make me see why it is worth it knowing and saving the earth. For me, knowing new places and people is a wonderful way to inspire me to do the best I can. I think humans are born with great purposes, and the mine goes beyond staying in one place, just working all my life and only paying bills. I want to know more about the nature and the world, and make this planet a better place to live on, and I hope to work hard to achieve what I've always wished. Attending Frost Valley YMCA Service Trips can help me to become someone most cultured, who sees the world in different ways and thinks most openly.

Olga
A Note from Ms. Rodriguez, Karen's Teacher

Karen works well independently, but is also someone everyone wants to collaborate with. She is able to keep projects on track while making sure everyone in her group is valued and included. She is able to keep projects on track while making sure everyone in her group is valued and included.

Karen is committed to her music and education even though she came from Venezuela and English is her second language. Karen has worked hard to excel in all her classes. Karen has been successful in her two years at Maloney High School. I know she will continue to prove successful in future academic pursuits.

Campaign Activity
Karen
Karen posted an update
August 24
My Wonderful Experience.

This summer has been amazing. I worked really hard with my group in Acadia National Park, in Maine. Besides the hard work, we had a lot of fun. I'm glad that I contributed for this park doing my best. It has such beautiful landscapes. I gained so much from this trip and the group of people that were with me those two weeks. Unforgettable memories camping in the nature, like looking at the Acadia's night sky full of stars, the rocky cliffs by the ocean in the night, the pine trees around the crystalline waters of the lakes, and all of this next to great friends. I feel like I gained valuable leadership and outdoor skills. I'm, really thankful for everything.

Karen
Karen posted an update
May 29
Preparing for my exciting summer!

As I prepare for my summer at Frost Valley YMCA, I can’t help but to feel both nervous and excited about this experience. I am excited to step outside of my comfort zone and to try something new. I can’t wait to have a beautiful time there, and I will be sure to enjoy every moment I spend at Frost Valley YMCA. Thank you so much for making this possible!

Success! Ms. Rodriguez helped Karen raise $2,095
April 19
Dalio Foundation donated $377
April 19

Congratulations on reaching your goal! The Dalio Foundation is proud to provide support as you discover your passions and pursue your dreams.

Marianella Alonzo donated $25
April 11

Keeping forward and have the courage to have new experiences in live ! I love you karen I’m pretty sure you going to be good in everything that you pursuit!

Dalio Foundation matched this donation with $25

Eduardo Ramirez donated $15
April 8

Dalio Foundation matched this donation with $15

Andrea Ramirez donated $8
April 8

Dalio Foundation matched this donation with $8

Dalia Munoz donated $20
April 8

Dalio Foundation matched this donation with $20

Antonio Ieraci donated $10
April 5

Keep up the good work!!!!!

Dalio Foundation matched this donation with $10

Campaign Kickstart from a Wishbone Sponsor donated $158
April 4

Keep inviting your community to donate & support your dream!

Application Excellence Award from a Wishbone Sponsor donated $210
March 28

Your application essays were very thoughtful!

Wendy Lou Duong donated $25
March 22

Congratulations Karen! Students in my algebra 1 class voted to fund your project.

Dalio Foundation matched this donation with $25

Student Contribution donated $99
March 19
Frost Valley YMCA
Frost Valley YMCA donated $1,045
March 19
Olga
Ms. Rodriguez started this campaign
March 19
Karen
Karen was accepted into Wishbone!
February 1