Maryclare has applied to attend Brown University Summer@Brown this summer and is raising funds for her program fees. Can you help?
Maryclare
Maryclare
Interest:
Liberal Arts
Grade:
11th
School:
Bronx Lighthouse College Prep Academy
Location:
New York, NY
Successfully funded on April 18th, 2017!
Fully funded!
$4,096 raised
$0 to go
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Maryclare
Maryclare's Story

My passion is medicine.

I discovered my passion for medicine when I traveled to Nigeria for my grandpa's funeral. During the burial, I met his doctor and he offered to show me around his hospital. When I arrived, it looked old and rusty, dirty and unappealing. He took me to the pre-operation floor, and I couldn't believe my eyes. Tons of beds crowded into one room, no defibrillators, and no anesthesia machines. They had EKG machines and an ultrasound, but none of the medication offered was in good condition or up to date. After looking around, I began to envision that very hospital, reformed, in the best way possible. I began to imagine what it would be like to change Nigeria's healthcare system for good; helping people get the right treatment, and providing them with machines that'll prevent unnecessary death. This is what I wanted to do with my life.

Being able to attend Summer at Brown will help me pursue my passion for medicine because I'll be exposed to opportunities and courses at a higher level. The number of courses this program offers under Medical & Health Studies is incredible! Each time I read about each individual course, I get so excited! The thought of me actually conducting independent lab projects, shadowing a medical doctor, and sharing ideas about diseases prevalent during our time and how to fix them fills me with joy! How often do opportunities like that come about? I'll be surrounded be people who share the same passion as me, and even being in the same room will inspire me and remind me that my dream isn't impossible.

Jasleen
A Note from Ms. Singh, Maryclare's Teacher

Bronx Lighthouse College Prep Academy has very limited options for those who want to study pre-med, and Maryclare has either already taken or is currently enrolled in all of the courses offered. She is an ideal candidate for the Brown program because she will greatly benefit from not having her knowledge limited; she will internalize and learn so much more than she can in just the school. She was one of few sophomores that was placed in my honors physics course, and her drive and knowledge placed her amongst the top scorers in the class.

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Maryclare
Maryclare posted an update
May 9
My Dream Is Now A Reality Thanks To You!

To My Amazing Donors,

It's official! Summer at Brown here I come! Words cannot express the amount of gratitude I feel. Thank you all so much for everything! I really appreciate it. Without your generosity, attending this prestigious program wouldn't have been possible. I also want to thank my parents. Without their constant help and support, as well as their unconditional love, I don't know where I would be.

Thanks to each and every one of you, I will be taking a course called "Drug Discovery: Treating Human Disease Through Medicine". I'm ecstatic! I've always been interested in learning out medication and how it's evolved over time. I believe this course will answer all the questions I've had as well as provide me with insight on how to take what I've learned and put it to good use.

Opportunities like this rarely come about, therefore, on behalf of my family and I, I want to thank you all so much once again. Your contributions will help me brighten my future. You don't know how much this means to me! May God bless you all!

Love, Maryclare

Success! Ms. Singh helped Maryclare raise $4,096
April 18
Stella Chinedo donated $75
April 18

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $69

AMAKA OGONNAYA donated $50
April 15

God's grace my dear, the sky is your starting point

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $50

Akudo Chioma donated $50
April 9

So proud of you baby girl. The sky is your limit. Congrats!

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $50

Lucy Flynn donated $100
April 9

Good luck in medicine, it is a wonderful field. Have fun this summer, and enjoy!

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $100

Jara Johnson donated $25
April 8

Look forward to someday having you join our Physician Women for Democratic Principles group : ). Keep on, keeping on!

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Anonymous donated $50
April 8

Wish you all the best, work hard, strive to do your best, reach for the skies and you will definitely get there. God bless you and grant you success as you strive to achieve your dreams.

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $50

Melodee Armstrong donated $40
April 7

Good Luck. Melachi went this past summer. I'm sure you will have a great time...

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $40

Brian Viriri donated $200
April 7

Your and your mother, Stella are amazing

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $200

Anonymous donated $100
April 7

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $100

Margaret Dureke donated $50
March 23

Whoever God has blessed no man can curse. God has marked you for greatness and there is absolutely . There is nothing anyone can do to stop it...so rid on Maryclare. Cant wait to see who you will become. God guide and protect you now and always. Amen!

nsisongobong asuquo-asang donated $50
March 22
Stephen Okeke donated $100
March 22

Maryclare,
I have always believed in your potentials and passion to help humanity and I am optimistic that you will succeed in your field of career choice. Be rest assured of my prayers and support. God be with you in all you do.

Bennett Ndukwu donated $300
March 22

I'm very proud of you and your ambition. Aim high and dream big the sky is your limit for God is with you

Alice Choi donated $25
March 22
Oliver Nkwonta donated $100
March 21

I love your drive and desire to succeed and do good for mankind. God will answer your prayers.

Student Contribution donated $99
March 21
Brown University
Brown University donated $1,998
March 21
Jasleen
Ms. Singh started this campaign
March 21
Maryclare
Maryclare was accepted into Wishbone!
February 1