Help Henrique stay in school
Donation protected
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's a broke student.
Henrique is currently studying Theatre Performance at Humber College. But, since he's an international student, he has to pay DOUBLE the regular tuition fee.
When this campaign started, he had to pay $5000 by the end of the month or drop out. Nowadays, he's still in school and performing his heart out on stage (thanks to everyone's donations!) but continues to struggle to pay off his debts, keep himself alive, and keep up with the $8500 required every semestre.
Humber college has very nicely made it their job to call him every other week and poke him about his monstrous debt. When he told them he's working himself to tears to pay it, they replied, "Work? You should be focusing on your education."
So what's Henrique doing about it? Aside from crying 10+ hrs a day, he's working not one but THREE jobs. Meals are scarce, anxiety is high, and sleep is practically non-existent. He gets home at 3 or 4 am from work and then sets off again at 7 am for class.
By law, he's only allowed to work up to 20hrs a week. His tuition fees are piling up faster than he can possibly pay them on his salary alone.
So, as a last resort, we're asking friends and anyone with a heart to donate $5, $10, or whatever they have lying around to help relieve his college debt. No student should have to sacrifice their mental and emotional health just to stay in school. Help us get Henrique out of a very dark place.
Still have questions? Check the FAQ below.
1. Why should I give MY hard-earned money to HIM?
First off, this is last resort to save his goddamn education and if this doesn't work he'll end up back in Brazil crying himself to sleep and possibly selling his left kidney. Second, you'll love the warm and fuzzy feeling of doing something great today. You could probably use some good karma anyway.
2. I'm too poor/cheap/mean to donate. What else can I do?
Spread the word to any generous friends (or a rich uncle). Every little bit helps.
3. Yeah I dunno, I need a little more convincing.
Alrighty. Open this GIF in a new tab. Henrique is the dog, the door is his future, and the cone is his college debt.
4. Okay, fine. How much is a "decent donation"?
Look, he needs a TON of money, but every dollar you can give is a dollar less he has to lose sleep over. Here's a "donation guide" so you know what your contribution says about you:
$1 - $10: I support the cause but I'm also broke.
$11 - $50: This is all I can give without living off ramen for the week.
$51 - $1000+: I'm a saint gracing this earth and you owe me BIG TIME, Henrique.
Click the DONATE NOW button and help Henrique stay in school (with both kidneys)!
(As a thank you, have this GIF. It'll make you happy and you can guess which one is Henrique after seeing the amazing thing you just did for him.)
Henrique is currently studying Theatre Performance at Humber College. But, since he's an international student, he has to pay DOUBLE the regular tuition fee.
When this campaign started, he had to pay $5000 by the end of the month or drop out. Nowadays, he's still in school and performing his heart out on stage (thanks to everyone's donations!) but continues to struggle to pay off his debts, keep himself alive, and keep up with the $8500 required every semestre.
Humber college has very nicely made it their job to call him every other week and poke him about his monstrous debt. When he told them he's working himself to tears to pay it, they replied, "Work? You should be focusing on your education."
So what's Henrique doing about it? Aside from crying 10+ hrs a day, he's working not one but THREE jobs. Meals are scarce, anxiety is high, and sleep is practically non-existent. He gets home at 3 or 4 am from work and then sets off again at 7 am for class.
By law, he's only allowed to work up to 20hrs a week. His tuition fees are piling up faster than he can possibly pay them on his salary alone.
So, as a last resort, we're asking friends and anyone with a heart to donate $5, $10, or whatever they have lying around to help relieve his college debt. No student should have to sacrifice their mental and emotional health just to stay in school. Help us get Henrique out of a very dark place.
Still have questions? Check the FAQ below.
1. Why should I give MY hard-earned money to HIM?
First off, this is last resort to save his goddamn education and if this doesn't work he'll end up back in Brazil crying himself to sleep and possibly selling his left kidney. Second, you'll love the warm and fuzzy feeling of doing something great today. You could probably use some good karma anyway.
2. I'm too poor/cheap/mean to donate. What else can I do?
Spread the word to any generous friends (or a rich uncle). Every little bit helps.
3. Yeah I dunno, I need a little more convincing.
Alrighty. Open this GIF in a new tab. Henrique is the dog, the door is his future, and the cone is his college debt.
4. Okay, fine. How much is a "decent donation"?
Look, he needs a TON of money, but every dollar you can give is a dollar less he has to lose sleep over. Here's a "donation guide" so you know what your contribution says about you:
$1 - $10: I support the cause but I'm also broke.
$11 - $50: This is all I can give without living off ramen for the week.
$51 - $1000+: I'm a saint gracing this earth and you owe me BIG TIME, Henrique.
Click the DONATE NOW button and help Henrique stay in school (with both kidneys)!
(As a thank you, have this GIF. It'll make you happy and you can guess which one is Henrique after seeing the amazing thing you just did for him.)
Organizer and beneficiary
Jenny Medeiros
Organizer
Ottawa, ON
Luiz Henrique Pereira
Beneficiary