The Leap

HELLO! Sorry for the temporary halt in fundraising as I had a lot of catching up to do with my studies as mock week was drawing near. Fortunately, that is all over now and I can focus back to my fundraising!

Okay, sadly, I wasn't able to reach my £500 goal by the 15th of March but thankfully the organiser of the whole project is understanding enough to give me some time to pay the installments.
I don't think I have mentioned who the organiser is so basically, I'm going to give you guys the low-down about them.

They're apparently the "people to go to" for Gap Year/Volunteering work. I have been exchanging emails and even having skype sessions with their staff and they are super helpful and friendly! They are so experienced in what they do that they make you feel safe in their guidance.
I did raise my concern (actually fear) of being in the jungle for 5 days and they somehow managed to get me thrilled to be one with nature in the end!

No, I do not get any commission or discount by doing this post. I'm just simply sharing my experience with them and if there is anyone out there wanting to volunteer overseas but is scared to join one, try checking TheLeap out. You might not find it to your liking but hey, at least you know someone is going for it and wait till July and you'll get my feedback.

Another thing that is good about them is that they are transparent with their projects. This is particualrly very convenient and helpful when asking big businesses or your school to help (speaking of experience here). They were so willing to give me the breakdown of the costs that I am happy to let you all see so to those who have donated or who will *fingers crossed*, you will know where your money is actually going into.

I went to the length of making a pie chart for you all, makes it easier for those who are lazy to read. Power to the Visual Aids!!

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So yeah, most of the money goes to accommodation, which not only includes the places that we stay but also the bus rides, boat rides, car rides to and from the project areas, and FOOD. After some complex calculations, that's an average of about £28 (RM150) per day.

There you go! These are all the updates that I can share with you now and thank you all so much again for supporting me in your own special ways :)

Special shoutout to those who donated recently;

Jordan & Alisson, Heidi, Shaf, Aunty Judy, Cass, Yen San, Aunty Nil and Aunty Emmy, you guys make my heart all warm inside. 

You guys make me so happy. 

Till the next time,

Liza x