When I was six, I wanted to be an astronaut, and when I was 7, I wanted to be a singer. By the time I was 11, I had thought becoming a judge or a lawyer would be my future, but that might have just been because of Legally Blonde. I am sure that it is something that every kid goes through. Profit usually comes to mind before the passion for when someone asks you what you want to be when you grow up. We all had our reasons, and mine was to be making enough profit to support my family. My name is rose, and I am 13 years old. I am now coming to … [Read more...]
Sponsor Needed! Christian Juarez, The Preuss School, UCSD
My name is Christian Juarez. I am 14 years old and currently going to the Preuss School UCSD. I live with both of my parents and I have 2 sisters, one who is older than me and one younger than me. My father is a gardener and my mother is a stay home mom. Growing up has not been easy for me due to the fact that I have had a blood disorder since I was 2 years old and currently it is still a mystery what is causing my body not to produce a normal amount of platelets. Even though I wish to do a lot … [Read more...]
Sponsor Needed! Mya Ordaz- Gompers Preparatory Academy
I am Mya Ordaz Hernandez, Mexican-American, a high school student at Gompers Preparatory Academy, and a first-generation student. I was born and raised in San Diego, California, I have a twin brother and a little brother. I have gotten on the honor roll every year for having a 3.5 GPA or higher in citizenship and academics. I have been in STEM programs such as Hippocrates, Be WISE, Medicine Encompassed, Health Outreach, and others such as SWAG Program and Adventure Club. I am currently volunteering at the Elementary Institute of Science as a … [Read more...]
Sponsor Needed! Abigail Gutierrez- Hoover High School
My name is Abigail Esmeralda Gutierrez Soto. I was born and raised as an only child in San Diego, California. Both of my parents are from Mexico, which makes me Mexican-American. Being an only child has its advantages such as I receive undivided love and attention from my parents, more resources, money, and inheritance, I get to grow up to be independent and able to fend for myself, I am comfortable talking to adults, I am not expected to live up to the standards of older siblings or to give that “perfect” example to younger siblings, and it is … [Read more...]
The Gift of Giving – Ananely Alonso and her Mother’s Story of Hope and Support
"I wanted the sponsorship. I needed the sponsorship. During November of 2019, my brain came to the realization that I needed to pay off 4 AP exams ($63 each). I did not know how I was going to do it. My school set a deadline for students to decide whether they would take the exams or not. I knew I wanted to take my exams, but the problem was paying for them. I come from a low-income family who lives paycheck to paycheck. Everything counts. I went to my counselor and asked if my school offered some type of scholarship and she said no, but that … [Read more...]
Sponsor Needed! Uyenthi Le- Crawford High School
Hello! My name is Uyenthi Le, pronounced win-tea. Before I get into all my stats, I’d like to introduce myself as a person rather than a student. I am a Vietnamese-American 16 year old girl. I can fluently speak both Vietnamese and English. I’m very family-oriented, especially now as I get older. I love spending time with my family members, like family walks, family movies, or going on trips together. I have 4 baby cousins that I love with my whole heart, watching them grow is amazing, and I want to be someone they can look up to. I live with … [Read more...]
Sponsor Needed! Student Athlete Sees Challenges as Opportunities to Grow.
Hello! My name is Kamila Carter. I am currently a freshman at El Capitan High School. After high school, my goal is to attend a 4-year university. I live with my mom, dad, and younger brother. Growing up, I was immersed in many different cultures. My dad was born and raised here in San Diego, and my mom is from Mexico. In addition, both of my parents are Deaf. So, I grew up communicating in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). In kindergarten, I was enrolled in the Chinese immersion program at Riverview International Academy. I … [Read more...]
The Gift of Giving- A Life Changing Sponsorship by Angelina Gonzalez
How has your sponsorship impacted your life? We asked this question to several of our students and not surprisingly they all had very different responses. Many spoke of the strong relationship they had with their sponsor, others mentioned financial support that allowed them to play a sport or pursue a hobby and some others viewed programs like our college tours and tutoring as being most beneficial. This is Angelina's story about how the kindness of one person, her sponsor, altered her path in life. On September 23rd, 2019, I became a … [Read more...]
Preuss Freshman Tells Her Story of Leaving Sudan for a Chance at a Better Future
Imagine leaving your country, your family, and your home to plant a seed for the next generation of your family. My parents and my family are all from Sudan. Living in Sudan is not easy. My parents had to pay for everything in school - books, paper, pencils - all of which are expensive. Because of this, many students dropout of school to work. My dad was a hard worker; he worked hard for his small business. He had to feed himself, buy clothes for himself, and he had to help his parents. As for my mom, she suffered a tragedy when she lost her … [Read more...]
Sponsor Needed! El Capitan Trilingual Student Athlete Uses Language to Her Advantage
Hello! My name is Sophia Carranza and I am a freshman at El Capitan High School in Lakeside. I am a trilingual student athlete with the goal of attending a four year university after high school. In my free time, I love spending time with my family. My immediate family consists of my mom, my dad, and my younger sister, however, I also spend lots of time with my extended family which include my two youngest cousins, ages one and four. Family is one of the most important things to me, they are my biggest supporters and my number one fans, and … [Read more...]
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