Maryalexis has applied to attend Stanford EXPLORE Lecture Series this summer and is raising funds for her program fees. Can you help?
Maryalexis
Maryalexis
Interest:
Science & Medicine
Grade:
9th
School:
Leadership Public Schools - Richmond
Location:
Richmond, CA
Successfully funded on April 15th, 2015!
Fully funded!
$2,350 raised
$0 to go
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Maryalexis
Maryalexis's Story

My passion is medicine.

Becoming a doctor has been my dream since I first found out my grandpa had cancer. Sadly, my grandpa passed away on January 27, 2015. This loss inspired me to become a doctor who specializes in cancer so that one day I can help find a cure for it.

I will develop my passion by attending Stanford Explore because I get to discover new things and build a strong mindset for achieving my goals. Stanford Explore will help me strengthen my true passion for medicine. I have never experienced anything like this program, and I am so excited to work hard at Stanford.

Mallory
A Note from Ms. Fiske, Maryalexis's Teacher

"Maryalexis is one of the best students that I have ever worked with. She is genuinely kind, often going out of her way to help the students around her. Because of this, she has easily earned the respect and admiration of her peers. In addition, Maryalexis has a quiet motivation and persistence that many students only develop when they are much older. She knows what she cares about -- visual arts, medicine -- and those interests drive her decisions on a daily basis.

Maryalexis is driven by her fierce motivation. However, as a school, we aren't able to provide her with the types of lectures and experiences that she will get in college. Stanford EXPLORE will give Maryalexis the opportunity to have these experiences as well as allowing her to spend time on a rigorous college campus. As a freshman with great grades, this program will spark Maryalexis's understanding of how much potential exists within the fields that she's passionate about."

Campaign Activity
Maryalexis
Maryalexis posted an update
August 17
Thank you for the life-changing experience at Stanford Explore

Thank you for this experience at Stanford. I enjoyed this whole new experience of going to a University and studying about medicine. I felt so lucky to have people like you to help me go to Stanford Explore this summer! Doing this summer program made me want to do more summer programs throughout high school. I really appreciate all the help I got from you. Thank you so much!

At the top of Li Ka Shing building
At the top of Li Ka Shing building
School of medicine
School of medicine
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Beckman Bistro
Maryalexis
Maryalexis posted an update
June 25
Excited for my life-changing summer at Stanford Explore

This school year has been pretty difficult for me. In the beginning of the second semester, I found out my grandpa had passed away. My family and I left January 28, 2015 to Costa Rica for my grandpa's funeral. Fortunately, I was able to catch up with my classes but needed to work harder to complete missing homework and quizzes. I think this year has been quite challenging, but I also believe going to Stanford Explore will be one of the best things that is going to happen to me this summer. Thank you so much for this opportunity.

Success! Ms. Fiske helped Maryalexis raise $2,350
April 15
Mitchell Flax donated $25
April 15

Go Maryalexis!!

Christopher Chan donated $25
April 9

Maryalexis, I'm touched that you're turning such a tragic event into something positive. My brother and I lost our father to cancer many years ago, and he too used it as a catalyst to pursue a career in medicine.

Best of luck on your journey, and GO CARD!

Anonymous donated $150
March 31
Stanford University
Stanford University donated $2,150
March 31
Mallory
Ms. Fiske started this campaign
March 31
Maryalexis
Maryalexis was accepted into Wishbone!
February 3