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Help me get to Fanboy Expo

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I really didn't want to do this but I'm running out of options.  I hate asking for money from people because I don't want to appear to them I'm lazy (which I'm not).  In June I am wanting to go to Fanboy Expo.    I've been selling those rainbow bracelets the kids are making but lately the sells have been low due to the popularity of the fad.  I'm really not asking much (at least I hope I'm not)  Every little will help.  

I have Neurofibromatosis.  It may look like I don't have it because I don't have any bumps or there isn't anything abnormal about my body (except one of my shoulders is higher when I stand up straight) I did have scoliosis due to NF1 (there are three types and I have type 1) I had surgery on it twice. Once in 2002 (major one) and another one in 2004 to remove part of the metal rod on the top (it felt like a hump for a couple of years). I can't stand for a long period of time due to my back problems. Also with the NF1 I have a difficult time comprehending on what I learn. For most it would take minutes. For me it might take me an hour or longer. It's not the fact I don't want to do a certain task, it just I am slow with taking in information.  I do suffer from depression.  It hasn't been officially diagnosed by a specialist but I know I'm depressed.  There are days where I would cry at night because sometimes I can't help but think about the past where I was bullied about everything.  My looks, clothing and even my fandoms.  I had to lie about not liking one of my fandoms so the bully would leave me alone.  There are times I just cry for no reason and I even cry over stupid stuff that people shouldn't really cry about.

I am a Trekkie, Whovian and soon I will get into Star Wars.  There are a list of stars who are going to be at the convention I'm going to I've been wanting to meet.  Also where I live, we don't get very good conventions.  I would have to travel out of my town (or state) just to go see my favorite stars.  Not only that, I would like to meet those who share the same interests as me so I won't feel as weird. 

If you do give a little bit, it would be greatly appreciated.  I know this site is more for those who have serious medical problems or for animals and children.  But I know there are some nice people out there who would want to help a fellow geek.  If I was a millionare and saw someone in my position, I would help them in a heartbeat.  I thank you in advanced and Live Long and Prosper.  

The event is June 5-7.  My goal is to get at least 800 by May 5th.

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Stephanie Ann Reis
Organiser
Asheville, NC

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