NYLF:Careers in National Security trip

Hello, first off, I want to thank you for taking the time to check out my page. Second, I'll introduce myself: I'm Anthony Iannacone, a sophomore at Flowing Wells HS in Tucson, AZ. I participate in my school's Army JROTC(Honor Unit) and am an active member of our Color Guard team. Well, the reason I'm looking to raise this much money is to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Careers in National Security - Diplomacy, Intelligence & Defense. You see, my heart has always thrived off the idea I would one day protect this great country of ours. I plan to join the United States Marine Corps as an officer and hopefully become a pilot. I'm working tirelessly towards this goal and will never quit. I'm also looking to attend the United States Naval Academy(USNA) using the Marine Option or Norwich University (a military college). I have already been accepted to the USNA's STEM program and look forward to going.Sadly, I'm not sure if I can afford this once in a lifetime experience with the (NYLF): Careers in National Security program. It's cost is $1,725 plus my airplane ticket. Since the program is in D.C. and I live in little old Tucson, Az; this will not be feesible with my parents monetery efforts and my own small scale fundraising. So please, if you can help me reach the goal of $700 or my tuition of $1725 in ANY way, please help. ANY amount will be greatly appreciated. Your donation will truly mean a lot to me and help me on my future military career/USNA chances. Thank you for your help in giving me a once in a lifetime experience to further my education. Thank you so much.God Bless.
Respectfully,
Anthony Iannacone
P.S. feel free to check out the program's info so you know what you are helping send me to. You can search "Envision Programs" and look for the National Defense program there or use this URL. The URL is: http://www.envisionexperience.com/explore-our-programs/careers-in-national-security?utm_source=PREREG&utm_medium=EM&utm_term=NS1149&utm_content=S01&utm_campaign=NS1149_NRPRE_EO_S01_914226

P.P.S. The photo I used is from my Color Guard event for the Arizona State Senate Legislature. We were invited by our great Senator Steve Farley. I am the Guard (rifleman) next to the American Flag.