Service & Advocacy: Resources & History
American Cancer Society
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(2005-2018)
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Team Captain, Global Cancer Fighters for ACS's Relay for Life
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Doordinating team fundraisers and activities to raise awareness and funds for research
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Individually raised $35,000+ so far
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The youngest captain in RFL history
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#1 Individual Fundraiser - July 2009, 2014;
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# 1 Team Fundraiser – July 2009
MASA Mentors
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(2014-2018) - help GATE elementary school kids in the subjects of math and science through fun, engaging activities
Project Dream Club
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(2013-14)
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Publicist
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Collecting blankets to support the homeless
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Fundraisers to support Sandy Hook shooting victims
Rotary/Interact
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(2014 to 2018)
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Interact Club President, Vice President, & Member
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Organizing and volunteering for events including Rise Against Hunger, Santa Clothes, Make a Difference Day, Casino Night, and student-created service projects
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Paul Harris Fellow Award, Rotary Int'l - Nov 2016 (donating $2300 to Rise Against Hunger program, raised on 16th birthday by requesting donations in lieu of birthday gifts, sponsored 8,000 meals)
Safe School Ambassador
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(2012-2014) - training to and implementing strategies for bystander intervention on campus to prevent or stop bullying before or when it happens
Teen Advisory Board
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(2012-14)
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Plan and volunteer for events in the city and library for young children, teens, adults, and seniors
Foothill Unity Center
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2020
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Producer, Event Coordinator – Virtual Concert Fundraiser
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Raised $6,000 by producing a virtual fundraiser to support the SoCal homeless
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Coordinated with speakers and performers from CA, UT, NY, and India to create an artist line up and emcee the event
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Publicized and fundraised through news, media, press releases, social media, email, & word of mouth marketing
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Streamed event live from Zoom to YouTube that garnered 400 views
Birthdays/Holidays
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For all of my birthdays, I have requested friends and family to bring food cans or donations to the American Cancer Society, UNICEF, Goodwill, and Rotary in lieu of birthday gifts.
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On Halloween, I Trick-or-treat for donations to ACS/UNICEF