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I also have to say I was a little put off by the request. Its alot asking people to send money so the whole family can go and they were not all that specific about how much it would really cost(just general numbers). Also, as others mentioned, no statement about what they do if Shayla does not go. Just sending checks back to people could take quite awhile.
I would think their 1st request would have been made through their gym(Orlando Metro) which is a big operation. Heck, their booster club has its own seperate website!
As to 2 coaches per girl, I can see arguments pro/con. If they paid for 2 coaches per gymnast and assuming each brought 2 coaches, you'd have alot more coaches than girls(factor in the national staff that will go). Of course, if you do it for the girls, then have to offer it for the guys. The Olympics could end up looking like a coaching convention.
I see a working class family, hard working gymnast that has overcome a long journey to get to this point. Spent thousands all ready for training, travel & I am certain many missed competitions. 60k is not such a ridiculous amount these days IMO, I have no issue with her trying to solicit the funds. I believe that we should all try to be there in one's time of need. If Shayla does not make it, hopefully they will put it toward a college fund, or maybe they will donate it. Either way, I figure every little bit helps... I wish them the best of luck, and hope the WHOLE family gets to be there
I hope they are able to raise the money to go, but I also hope that if for some reason she gets injured or doesn't make the team, that they would refund the money to all that donated. Only seems right to me.
I think if people choose to donate that is great and their own choice, if they would like to see it happen and the family won't be able to go otherwise, then might as well match everyone up. I would assume if she doesn't make it, they will refund the money or donate it to charity, but if people give it under no stipulations then hopefully they are aware of the fact that selection hasn't happened yet so that's a possibility. They would probably get more if they specified what would happen to it if she doesn't make it.
Shayla's gonna be there. And if shes not ill be mad. haha i would donate to her but I'm saving up for a cell phone with a full keyboard. Sorry Shay
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