My name is Ethan Runge and I am a sixth grade student at Hoech Middle School. I recently competed in the St. Louis Regional IAC competition for Geography and History. I finished in second place and have been invited to attend the IAC National Competition for these divisions in Orlando Florida over Memorial Day Weekend in May 2026.

This is a very special opportunity for me to represent my school and my
community.

I am reaching out to ask for your support. My family and I are raising funds to help with travel, accommodation, and registration for the national competition.
Any amount you are able to contribute would help make this trip possible for
me.

I have worked very hard to reach this level and I am excited for the chance to learn, compete, and meet students from across the country. Your support would mean a great deal and I would be proud to represent our community at the national event.

Thank you very much for taking the time to read my letter and for considering
my request. I truly appreciate your support.
Sincerely,
Ethan Runge
Sixth Grade Student

We will acknowledge all donors in a sponsor flyer after the trip and we will also share a community thank you note through the school that will include the
names of all sponsors.
For More Information about this competition, or if you would like to make a contribution for this learning experience, please contact mom:

Amanda Brown
[email protected]

Donate here: https://linktr.ee/EthanRunge