HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLER TRYING TO PIN AUSTRALIAMay 01, 2007
To Whom it May Concern,
My name is Roberto Gallegos. I have been nominated to represent Arizona and the United States in wrestling competitions which will be held in Australia this summer You may have seen me on Channel 11 Evening News, 04/30/07 or read about the Team and our opportunity in the Arizona Daily Star Article Published 03/27/2007.
When great opportunities present themselves, obstacles also follow. The catch is we must raise the money ourselves. The total cost is approximately $4,500 per participant. I am writing to you because I am asking for successful business persons, such as yourself, to make a contribution towards the cost of my trip.
My team consists of 4-6 Hispanic kids who are trying to raise the money. A "major source of funds" for most kids who are invited to participate is contributions from their family and friends. However, the primary goal for our family and friends is the roof over our heads and food on the table. It is difficult to justify the cost of such a trip when you compare it to the every day necessities of life. To be honest, like many Americans, my family is living pay check to pay check.
My team mates and I are organizing car washes and volunteering with Habitat for Humanity to build homes for our community. Even though it is volunteer work we ask people to sponsor us and donate an "hourly wage". Any donation you can make will help us reach our goal.
This trip is not just another competition, it is a once in a lifetime experience.
If you or your colleagues would be interested in donating please make your check payable to International Sports Specialists, Inc. (I.S.S.I.) Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 11652 Tucson, AZ 85734-1652
If I can be of any other assistance or if you desire anything in specific I will gladly do what I can. You can contact me through my coach. The Arizona State Wrestling coach is Tucson's Cholla High School Wrestling Coach, Robert Soza-Villanueva, and he can be reached at (520) 991-7386. His email is [email protected]
Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and thank you in advance for your generosity.
Sincerely,
Roberto A. Gallegos
Desert View High School Sophomore
Tucson, Arizona
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Myspace Layouts..My life pretty much consist of family, work. and more work!I still live in Tucson AZ, every time I try to leave...it pulls me back in!! I have 3 kids, 16 yr old Roberto, 14 yr old Ernesto and a 3 yr old Florentina de Maria. I was married for 7 years to Ernesto a graduate from Desert View class of 1987, we just recently divorced in October of 2006
I have worked various jobs since High School. State of Az Family Assistance Division, Pima County Sheriffs Dept, and Currently I am a Realtor and Loan Officer with Realty Experts Inc. and Professional Lending Associates. I just recentily obtained my Insurance License in December 2006. I now sell AFLAC insurance (quack! quack!) I am very impressed with the company and their products.I don't have a lot of spare time, I am consistantly trying to improve my knowledge in my field, and I spend a lot of my spare time watching "Dora" and If I see another "Barney" I might need meds! Lol! I like to watch movies, have barbeques and Drink with my mother (she is still "cooler" than me!) and my sister, Teresa.
I kept to myself a lot in high school and I did not go to my last reunion, but I am looking forward to the 20 yr reunion in 2007!! We all need to find time in our busy lives and put some effort into this reunion and "Make it Rock!" It's up to us, CLASS of 1987 to make it memorable. I am up to the challenge....
Patricia
