Paola has applied to attend ICC Cooking Camp for Teens this summer and is raising funds for her program fees. Can you help?
Paola
Paola
Interest:
Fine Arts
Grade:
11th
School:
The Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts
Location:
New York, NY
Successfully funded on May 7th, 2015!
Fully funded!
$1,550 raised
$0 to go
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Paola
Paola's Story

My passion is to become a chef.

Ever since I was a little girl, watching my mother cook inspired me to pursue a career as a chef. The first thing I ever made on my own was macaroni and cheese. One day I came home from school very hungry. There were ingredients in my house for macaroni and cheese, so I decided to give it a try and make it myself. It came out excellent! Since then, not only do I want to become a chef, but I also want to create my own restaurant.

There are many ways attending Culinary Cooking Camp for Teens will help me develop my passion. One of the ways is to teach me more about different ways that I can express myself through cooking. This camp will also develop my passion because I will have the opportunity to join a culinary school. Thus, attending a culinary cooking program will help grow my dream of becoming a chef.

Natasha
A Note from Ms. Carter, Paola's

"Paola has proven that she is not afraid of challenges, that she enjoys learning new things, and that she is a very committed young lady. Paola is very involved in activities at school and is always looking for opportunities to improve. When I first brought this program to the attention of my students, Paola was the first person to sign up and complete her application. She was very persistent with me and continued to follow-up with me regarding her next steps.

Paola would benefit from being in an environment where her peers are interested in the same things. Paola has overcome many obstacles in her life, and she is still conquering the daily challenges that arise. Being accepted into this program will give her a sense of pride and accomplishment."

Campaign Activity
Paola
Paola posted an update
September 18
Great time cooking!

Being able to attend the International Culinary Cooking camp for teens was a great way to find out what I really want in my life. This camp was a great experience because I was able to cook different types of meals and I learned different ways of cutting food. I honestly will never forget this experience because it was life-changing.

Paola
Paola posted an update
August 25
Great time at Culinary Cooking Camp

Being able to participate in Culinary Cooking Camp for Teens was a great experience. I was able to learn different ways to cook and also had the experience of making some of my favorite food, which is pizza and waffles. For me to come to this program was life-changing because I learned so many things in just five days! I didn't know I would be able to learn so much, it was an amazing experience that I will never forget. Thank you!

Cooking
Cooking
Chopping vegetables
Chopping vegetables
My dish
My dish
Success! Ms. Carter helped Paola raise $1,550
May 7
Sydney Lewis donated $1,550
May 7
Natasha
Ms. Carter started this campaign
May 7
Paola
Paola was accepted into Wishbone!
May 7