Hello my friends, As Most of you know my Daughter Molly was chosen and excepted to the people to people.com Program to be Student Ambassador for Washington State.Also Trina Son Jeremy from Colorado was excepted for his State and also another girl from New York also got chosen, So I am trying to raise the money to pay for these children. Some of us have had to pay from our own pockets so far as each child has to have certain amounts in by deadlines. But I would like to raise enough money to pay for the children to go and reemburse the parents who have had to pay from there resourses. These children have worked very hard to shine and be recognized beyond all other children to be chosen for this great honour. I am very proud of all 3 of these children who have risen above all adversities to impact so many lives.They have touched the lives of others. I am very proud of my daughter Molly. She is the most precious thing in my life.She will go to Greece.Italy and France and come back a changed person.She will change the lives of others. So if you can please pass this around to everyone you know and let it get out that we need help raising $1,000 for each child by Jan 5,2007 That is the next installment date for Molly. I know trina son already had to turn his in. PLease if anyone wants or can sponser a child for any amount it is tax deductible and for anyone donating $50.00 or more I will advertise your site on my simikathy.com. So heres some more info on it. Thanks for all the support we have gotten so far. Hello everyone, My Name is Kathy Hamilton And I need your help. If any of you have your own business Or know of a business that you can pass this on to I would appreciate your help. I am organizing a fund raising drive to provide 3 hard working high school students one which is my daughter Molly, she is 14, with a once in a life time educational opportunity of exploration throughout Europe in the summer of 2007. THese 3 deserving children did so well in school that they were invited to join the people to people student Ambassador program http://www.studentambassadors.org Since it's founding in 1956 by President D.Eisenhower People to People has celebrated 50 years of Introducing student delegates to an amazing journey that rewards them with lasting friendships from their local delegation and destinations around the globe. This respected group assembles 30 to 40 student Ambassadors from all over the country to experience 20 days of activities while earning academic credits and making life long friends. Through exposure to new cultures the student Ambassadors come back with a broader, more enlightened perspective of the world while gaining confidence and leadership abilities as well a greater cultureal understanding and world awareness. All these things will add to their growth as humans and potential as future business leaders. They will come home forever changed. You can donate money into Molly's fund using at pay pal simikathy@comcast.net So if you know of any businesses that would like to help these children you can submit funds tosimikathy@comcast.net through pay pal or you can go to my community business: http://www.simikathy.com And go and read about our fund raiser there. It is tax deductable and also we will advertise your business with our banners On simikathy.com and simikathy.net and I will advertise it through our Radio Station as a sponsor for our fund raiser. Thank you- Kathy Hamilton(Martin) simikathy@comcast.net 253 277 1238 Thank you for all your help. I am going around for the next few weeks to all the business's around town and hand out flyers.If you want you can print out this and stick them in your business as well.we need alot of help. Thanks everyone. Kathy Hamilton simikathy@comcast.net 253 277 1238

Thank you Kathy!

The web address for People to People Student Ambassadors is:
http://www.studentambassadors.org


Here is a letter my son wrote, which I did post in my own forum, but I would like to share it with you.

Dear Friends, Family and Mom's Business Associates;

I was recently interviewed and accepted to participate as a People to People Student Ambassador to France, Greece and Italy this summer. This 20-day exchange consists of meetings with government officials, interaction with other students my age, educational activities, and home stays with host families. I will be traveling with 33 other students, who have been chosen for this honor, from the southwestern United States.

People to People Student Ambassadors are carefully interviewed and evaluated before their acceptance into the program. I am thrilled to have been chosen for this opportunity. I am really looking forward to meeting new people and learning about their cultures. And then there is the art! A few of the places I will get to visit include: the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Vatican, the Parthenon; I even get to climb Mt. Vesuvius.

I will be studying while there, under the supervision of two delegate teachers, and will be earning high school credit. I can also earn up to 12 college credits as well. As an Ambassador I can earn high school and college credit because of the many educational elements in my program. This experience will increase my understanding of the world and give me the opportunity to learn firsthand about new places and cultures. Such knowledge will help me become the best citizen I can be. This is the best summer school ever! I am excited to share my experience with my peers, family, and friends when I return.

I am currently asking my family and friends for financial sponsorship to help me with tuition, and I hope I can count on your support. In case you haven't heard of People to People, you can visit their web site here: http://www.studentambassadors.org . President Dwight D. Eisenhower founded People to People in 1956. He believed that if people from different cultures could come together in peace and friendship, so eventually would nations. Programs like Sister Cities, Project HOPE, and the Student/Sports Ambassador Program were created by People to People, and have become independent programs since then.

The program tuition is $5399.00, which includes meals, transportation, accommodations, and educational activities. I am asking 215 people to donate $25.00 to help me reach my goal. Is it possible for you to assist me by making a contribution? I plan to share my experience with friends and family when I return by presenting my journal and photographs.

My program tuition is due in February, 2007. Checks may be made payable to People to People Ambassador Programs and forwarded to me here: Jerimiah Maltby, P.O. Box 481, Nucla, Colorado 81424-0481. Your generous contribution would enable me to share in this wonderful opportunity. Thank you in advance for your gracious consideration and support.

Sincerely yours,

Jerimiah Maltby
Nucla Senior High School Junior