I'm trying to raise some money to help buy a plane ticket to Austin, Texas, so I can go see my friend Eric Smothermon. I cannot afford the plane ticket myself, so I figured why don't we just start this here at UMBC and get people around the Baltimore area to help fund it. Plus, I plan to return Eric's sit back to him. If there is enough money left over, I will offer another plane ticket to Rachel.

If interested in supporting this cause, please contact me at jcockre1@umbc.edu .