Hello, My name is Michael Bearfoot and I need your help.



Growing up poor, I never would have imagined I would someday be involved in the process of selecting a U.S. President. Going from living in a car to later living in multiple foster homes, it seems unimaginable that I have this opportunity. I feel extremely grateful and humbled to be able to participate so fully in the democratic process as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention for Bernie Sanders!



The convention is July 24-28th.

Costs have been quoted to me as high as the following:

Flight: $700

Hotel: $350/night for 5 nights = $1750

Food and incedentals: 500

Total: $2950



I am asking for $3000 to help pay for these costs. Anything left over will be donated to two charities: The Dorothy Day Center in Saint Paul, MN and Avenues for Homeless Youth in Minneapolis. I chose the Dorothy Day Center because they helped to feed my family when we were poor and they do a lot of good in the community. I chose Avenues because I believe that Homeless Youth is something that isn't on a lot of people's radars.



The policies that Bernie proposes are the same policies that helped me rise from poverty. Everyone deserves this chance and I am going to go to Philadelphia and fight for Bernie and his ideals.





Updates and thanks.



I will be posting updates when milestones happen, such as amount raised, tickets bought, etc. I will also post updates when leaving and arriving and during the convention.



Donations of $50 get a hand written letter of thanks

Donations of $75 get a hand recorded video of thanks

Donations of $100 or more will get a hand knit hat by my super supportive wife Chelsea who has been a great help in all of this and has been the best at cheering me on.



I appreciate your support.

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