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Hopefully Derrick can get set up with his own blog to let us know what he's up to and how he's making out. That would be a great read.

Another thing that would be nice, is for those of you that live on the island, to get together and have some face to face discussions, so as to avoid simple misunderstandings and not set things up here on the board for the grief that will surely arise.

Best wishes to Derrick. It's a wonderful thing.

I have complete trust and faith in COZMO/Nancy, Dan and Kieth. I have no reservations about my donations and I'd donate more right now if I could. This is a great opportunity for an incredibly talented young man.

I also like Simon's suggestion. It would be great to read Derrick's perspective on school, Boston and his trip.

We have talked to Derrick, and hopefully, he will have time, take the time to post us with his experiences as they happen.... this whole thing was about Derrick... when did this change?

Cozmo---why will you not post the numbers on this site...isnt it a fundraiser? Being a CGA, you must be accountable for your numbers..even if you live in Belize....please lets see the numbers, so that we know what else we need...I for one think that the only candidate to go with Derrick is Dan....he has music experience and speaking with Derrick he wants Dan to go...

If we need more money for Dan.....lets find out how much so we can fix it...

I probably will get slammed for this, but I think there are more pressing issues on the Island.

More pressing issues...of course there always will be. But people who donate just want to know where the money is going....all very simple

Most of the money is already paid out.
Berklee fees (tuition.. room and board... application fees, etc)
Passport fees and related costs to get it
Visa fees and related costs to get it
SEVIS fees
School Fees (local)
Travel costs... should be paid later this week...
Money to send with Derrick for incidental costs from Berklee that we were just made aware of... roughly $400.00
This leaves us with about $100 US at this point, cannot even pinpoint this exactly, as we are awaiting final travel costs.
So... NO we did not raise enuf funds to send Derrick with Drummer Dan... yes it would be ideal, but Drummer Dan and I both discussed this, and we had to get Derrick booked. Had an offer from someone to take him that could take him at a reduced cost... in that, not paying for a second person... we still have costs for Derrick to travel and get to the School...

Further, to clear a point.... Near the beginning of the fund raising... there was a donation of Air Fares for both Derrick and Dan... AFTER the big Fund Raiser at Pedro's, we found out that it was reneged... as we did post on Facebook... hence we were short on budgets by over 2000 US $.. for 2 to travel from Island to Mainland, and to Boston, at least one overnight and then to Berklee... with costs to get to the school.
So, yes the original intention was to send Derrick with Dan, things changed... out of our control... this was posted on Facebook, so everyone that has followed this adventure on Facebook is well aware that we needed to raise more funds. And we thank everyone that has helped.
We did raise more, but not enough for them both to go, and as it is Derrick's trip... well, what more can I say...

Since then, some of the other costs went up... and some other costs from Berklee were advised... so.. we've actually done very well - all considered...

It has been a lot of work for all the Band and myself, I just wish everyone would appreciate the hours that have gone into this, Derrick is a very special Cause for US... he is like family...

What would it take money wise to send Dan?