Short Summary

My name is Sharae (sha-ray) Rogers and I am currently a Junior in the Fashion Design Program at the University of North Texas. I have known that I would be a fashion designer since I was seven years old and have taken steps toward achieving my dreams ever since--I started researching fashion design programs when I was thirteen!! This summer I have the opportunity to go to New York City and learn from the best of the best. I have worked my butt off my whole life to ensure that my financial situation never held me back from pursuing and achieving my goals. Now I am reaching out at this integral moment in my life for help in order to get me to the next level. 

You won't just be helping a young woman travel to the big city, you will be opening up new avenues of inspiration, knowledge and growth to someone who truly enjoys learning and soaking up everything that this world has to offer and would not be able to take this trip without your help. Your generous donations will Get me to NYC and help me grow as a student, designer and ultimately as a person. 

What I Need & What You Get

I need $4,000 to make this dream a reality:

• Travel (round-trip): $600
• Staying in NYC for 1 month: $1,500-2,000
• Transportation in the city (subway/bus/taxi): $200
• Living expenses: $500 (food, food & food)
• Materials for Senior Collection: $700 (roughly $100/look + notions, accessory materials, etc.)

As you can see, the majority of the funds are going to get me there, keep a roof over my head and supply the materials for my entire senior collection. If I don't reach my entire goal these funds will still go towards materials for my senior collection and covering the cost of travel & stay in NYC for 1 week instead of 1 month.

Perks: if you donate

• $5+
  • Handwritten Thank You card from yours truly
• $20+
  • Handwritten Thank You card from yours truly
  • & an original signed illustration
• $50+
  • Handwritten Thank You card from yours truly
  • & an original signed illustration
  • & a tote bag with an original Rae design
• $100+ 
  • Handwritten Thank You card from yours truly
  • & an original signed illustration
  • & a tote bag with an original Rae design
  • & a bound copy of my Travel Inspiration Journal that will document my creative process leading up to the creation of my Senior Collection

The Impact

If you donate to this project, you will be investing in the future of fashion. I believe that the fashion industry is in need of some positive change and I plan on being a part of that change. Your donations will help me to develop my design style, focused on sustainability, ethics and real women. My goal is not to create more excess in this world, but rather to take what's here now, what's real and create something both functional and beautiful.

Other Ways You Can Help

I understand that not everyone can donate but here's how you can still help Get me to NYC:

• SPREAD THE WORD
  • If you know someone who loves to help out struggling students trying to make a difference or has an interest in sponsoring the arts & fashion, please just pass along my story. Every bit counts & it's all in who you know & who they know & etc, etc. :]