Brianna Rice Dietz, Gilpin County. There was an article that I wrote a little bit ago about the spring 2022 trip. Well, this is an extension of that article, kinda. This is about the fundraising part of the article. One of the fundraisers that I had said we were going to do was selling wreaths, that is happening now! The wreaths are now for sale. This is a fundraiser to help the travelers, including myself, to pay less money out of pocket. For many, this trip is an excellent opportunity, but it is not cheap. This trip will be a hardship for many, and the fundraisers are there to help bring in money. 

There are many different kinds of wreaths, small trees, and a centerpiece. The prices range from $36.23 to $ 60.01. 

There are wreaths that are a single wreath and there are some that are a double wreath, one large and one small. Some are decorated and some are not. 

Personally, I have never purchased one of these wreaths, but I have heard really good reviews. All of the items that Gilpin County School sells are of good quality and hold up quite well. 

While I could attempt to describe all the items, I believe sending along a link to the website would give a better description, as well as pictures.

The website is giftitforward.com and the fundraiser code is GILPINCO001. Be sure to use letters for the first part--GILPINCO and numbers for the last part--001. If you do decide to order from me please make sure to put my name on the Referring Member line, Brianna Rice-Dietz. The list of all students participating is Alison Anthil, Sarah Canalia, Julian Cortez, Jasmine Crook-Arends, Triston DiPasquale, Jordanna Gagnon, Jasmine Hickman, Sarah Lovett, Caleb Murphy, Jiselle Osteboe, Skyley Ramsey, Brianna Rice-Dietz, William Siegrist, Katelyn Stanton, Dannika Sternlicht, Maximus Tanner, Lane Willis and Aiden Zielbeck.

It will be an amazing experience for me and my fellow travelers. I am reaching out to you to please help if you can. 

This fundraiser will be a large part of the money that will be brought in for the trip. Thank you so much for your continued support benefitting student dreams. If ordered before Thanksgiving, items will be available the first week of December. Final orders need to be in before December 15, 2020, for delivery before Christmas.

(Originally published in the November 19, 2020, edition of The Mountain-Ear.)