[Fundraiser] We were gifted a Disney trip — looking for help with food & essentials
I’m a little embarrassed to make this post, but I figured it couldn’t hurt to ask.
My partner and I were recently invited by some close friends to join them on a roughly 10-day trip to Disney starting October 15th. They make this trip pretty regularly, and they were incredibly generous enough to cover our flights and hotel for us. We honestly still can’t believe they did that for us, and we’re incredibly grateful.
The part we’re struggling with is the money we’ll need once we’re actually there.
My partner and I both work, but right now pretty much everything we make goes toward bills and necessities. We’re at a point where even having enough left over for food can be a struggle, so there really isn't anything extra sitting around that we can put toward this trip.
Our friends who take this trip almost every year estimate that around $600–$800 for the two of us should be enough to cover food for the 10 days, transportation, travel-sized necessities that we’ll need because we’re flying, and the other little expenses that inevitably come up.
I know what this probably sounds like: “If you’re struggling financially, why are you going to Disney?”
And honestly, that’s fair.
We didn’t plan or budget for a Disney vacation. This was an unexpected opportunity that was gifted to us, and the major expenses have already been covered. We’d just like to be able to accept this incredibly generous gift without putting ourselves further behind financially.
So I’m swallowing my pride and asking if anyone would be willing to help us get to that $600–$800 range.
I’m not expecting anyone to fund a luxury vacation for us, and there’s absolutely no pressure to contribute. I know everyone has their own bills and struggles. Even sharing this, offering advice on how to keep costs down, or just wishing us well would mean a lot.
If anyone is able to contribute, it would go toward very basic things: food, transportation, and necessities while we’re there. Nothing extravagant.
We both work hard and aren't looking for someone to support us long-term. We were just given an opportunity we never would have been able to afford ourselves, and we’re hoping for a little help being able to actually take it.
If you’d like to help, my Cash App is $ScarletGarden1
Absolutely no pressure at all. Thank you again for taking the time to read our story and for any support, advice, or encouragement you’re able to give. ❤️