Help Needed for Fellow AZer to Get to Her First Pro Event

akaTrigger

akaTrigger

Hi!
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Hey AZ Family!

I am here to ask for help. I don't normally do this, so I am out of my element. :o

Ashley Nandrasy just got her FIRST invite to a WPBA Pro Tournament!!

However, she does not have the funds to go. I am reaching out to our AZB friends to see if we can get her there!

EDIT TO ADD: We reached the goal in time!!! Please don't send any more money! THANK YOU ALL!!

She would need $500 entry, $125 dues, and hotel expenses. So, about $1,200 total. She is currently in Texas and can easily drive to the U.S. Open In Norman, Oklahoma so it's great she wont need flight expenses.

She needs to let the WPBA know, though, by NOON tomorrow (Thursday, July 22) or she has to pass on her first invite.

If you can help in anyway, I and her friends would greatly appreciate this (she doesn't know I am doing this :eek:). My paypal is MELLBERS@gmail.com.

If we happen to raise the $1,200, I will let you all know asap and then giver her the cash. If we do not raise enough for her to go, I will refund all monies collected tomorrow afternoon.

I can't not give this a try. I'm all about people reaching their dreams.

Sincerely,
Melinda (akaTrigger)

P.S. mlalum has already put in $100 to start this fundraiser off. Thanks mlalum!
 
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Awesome!!!!

akatrigger said:
hey az family!

I am here to ask for help. I don't normally do this, so i am out of my element. :o

ashley nandrasy (hellzonheels) just got her first invite to a wpba pro tournament!!

However, she does not have the funds to go. I am reaching out to our azb friends to see if we can get her there!

She would need $500 entry, $125 dues, and hotel expenses. So, about $1,200 total. She is currently in texas and can easily drive to the u.s. Open in norman, oklahoma so it's great she wont need flight expenses.

She needs to let the wpba know, though, by noon tomorrow (thursday, july 22) or she has to pass on her first invite.

If you can help in anyway, i and her friends would greatly appreciate this (she doesn't know i am doing this :eek:). My paypal is mellbers@gmail.com.

If we happen to raise the $1,200, i will let you all know asap and then giver her the cash. If we do not raise enough for her to go, i will refund all monies collected tomorrow afternoon.

I can't not give this a try. I'm all about people reaching their dreams.

Sincerely,
melinda (akatrigger)

p.s. Mlalum has already put in $100 to start this fundraiser off. Thanks mlalum!
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thanks mlalum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
OMG, thank you Everyone! I just got in from mowing and checked my paypal...

We have $550 raised so far! I am moved to tears!! OMG!

Even if we don't raise the entire amount, I know she will also be moved to tears by the generosity of you all!

Her Birthday was yesterday and getting this invite is an amazing present!

I will update when I know more.

Thank you again!!
 
You guys and gals are so awesome!!

We are 3/4 the way there already and I am speechless! I will check the total when I get online in the morning and keep everyone updated.

WOW!! :bow-down: :bow-down:
 
akaTrigger said:
You guys and gals are so awesome!!

We are 3/4 the way there already and I am speechless! I will check the total when I get online in the morning and keep everyone updated.

WOW!! :bow-down: :bow-down:
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Melinda, I think it's great that you are doing this for Ashley. I only have one question for you. Is Ashley putting any money in herself or is she looking for a total free ride? I hope this doesn't sound like to harsh a question, but I have my reasons for asking.
 
jay helfert said:
Melinda, I think it's great that you are doing this for Ashley. I only have one question for you. Is Ashley putting any money in herself or is she looking for a total free ride? I hope this doesn't come as a harsh question to ask but I have my reasons for asking.
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Jay, granted that Ashley isn't aware that Melinda is doing this, the question isn't quite logical. I mean, how could Ash expect to contribute to a pot that she doesn't know exists?

Now that you mention it though, maybe Melinda should cap the pot off at $900 or $1000 (rather than the full $1200). Then when Melinda gives her the news that we've contributed a good portion, Ashley can decide if she's willing to pull the rest on her own.
 
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nathandumoulin said:
Jay, granted that Ashley isn't aware that Melinda is doing this, the question isn't quite logical. I mean, how could Ash expect to contribute to a pot that she doesn't know exists?

Now that you mention it though, maybe Melinda should cap the pot off at $900 or $1000 (rather than the full $1200). Then when Melinda gives her the news that we've contributed a good portion, Ashley can decide if she's willing to pull the rest on her own.
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Thanks Nathan. I was politely suggesting that she check with Ashley and find out how much of that $1,200 she actually needs. Perhaps she can handle a few hundred on her own. Personally I think it's a good thing if Ashley invests some money herself. That way she has a vested interest in the outcome. If others foot the entire bill, where is her incentive to do well?
 
Good Luck to Both of You!

Melinda,

Good luck with the overnight fund raising and good luck to Ashley in the event. I do think that the money can be raised in time but I know she is sticking her neck out a little if she commits tomorrow without cash in hand. You should be getting an e-mail.

Hope things are great your way!

Hu
 
spanky79 said:
Jay, Some people play harder when so many people are willing to help them out, I am willing to bet Ashley will play as hard if not harder to that she would of she was flipping the entire bill herself.
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You may be right Spanky. Some people might play better and some might not. I have my own opinion based on my own experiences. But thanks for sharing yours.
 
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