Tyra has applied to attend Ithaca Summer College Three Weeks this summer and is raising funds for her program fees. Can you help?
Tyra
Tyra
Interest:
Liberal Arts
Grade:
10th
School:
Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx
Location:
New York, NY
Successfully funded on April 4th, 2017!
Fully funded!
$5,330 raised
$0 to go
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Tyra
Tyra's Story

My passion is nursing.

My passion for nursing stems from my drive to help people in need. When I am helping others, it allows me to feel like I am making a small change for the greater good. My surroundings pushed me to achieve my dream of being a nurse. There are many people that I'm around, including family, that have health issues. This sparked my curiosity to learn more about health and medicine, and to be actively involved.

Attending Baruch Leadership Academy Pre-Med will allow me to make my first big step for my passion of nursing. This program will allow me inside knowledge that I am unable to learn from classes offered at my school. Since I am new to this I'm sure it will be challenging stepping out of my comfort zone but I will also have other students that have the same interest to bounce ideas off of and help me continue on this path once I am done with this program. Helping me attend this program will allow me to bring my new found knowledge and skills back to my high school.

Brittany
A Note from Ms. McNeill, Tyra's Counselor

Tyra is a very smart and driven student who would grow so much as a result of this opportunity. By stepping out of her comfort zone and attending this program, she will continue on her path for success. She will be able to learn, express her ideas, and also just absorb the information while networking with many her own age range that share the same passion. Tyra has scheduled meetings with me sharing how she is concerned about the health of many in her community and would see herself giving back to them once she is knowledgeable.

Campaign Activity
Tyra
Tyra posted an update
September 7
Post Attendance Update

Going to Ithaca College it was a great start to my summer. I had so much fun meeting new people from around the states and experiencing real college life. I was able to go off campus and explore Ithaca more which was also fun. Also taking general psychology was difficult at times but also very fun. I learned a lot and I feel like the information I learned can be very useful to me in the future. This college experience was very rewarding and I hope to do something like this again

Going out to eat.
Going out to eat.
When we went to Treman State Park
When we went to Treman State Park
One of the many water fountains at the college.
One of the many water fountains at the college.
Tyra
Tyra posted an update
May 5
Tyra's Pre-Attendance Update

I am going to be participating in General Psychology at Ithaca College this Summer. I am super excited to attend this program as it'll allow me to learn a bunch of information about the human brain. Learning about this concept will give me information that I can use with my future career to be in the medical field. I feel that in school, there aren't many opportunities to teach me about what I want to do in life and I think this program will do so.

I'm looking forward to working with other people in this program who share the same passion as me. I chose this program because I love helping others, and because it sounds like so much fun and gives me something to look forward to doing during summer break.

Success! Ms. McNeill helped Tyra raise $5,330
April 4
Anonymous donated $100
April 4

Family

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $86

LeMarie Laureano donated $25
April 4

Tyra is wonderful young lady who works hard and is focused on her future. She so deserves this opportunity; I only wish I had more to contribute:)

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Natasha Ramirez donated $500
April 4

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $500

Patricia McNeill donated $100
April 3

Because of the faith Brittany McNeill has in you.

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $100

Karen Austin donated $50
April 3

Good Luck ~Aunt Nan 😘

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $50

Roosevelt Pearce donated $25
April 3

Brittany McNeill, made a request!

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Ericka Vaught donated $25
April 3

Good Luck Tyra, Best wishes to you, love you always

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Dana Brown donated $50
April 3

Tyra,
Keep up the good work. I can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Continue to spread your wings, and broaden your horizons. ~Love your cousin, Dana

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $50

Devon Eisenberg donated $25
April 3

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Lorna Stewart-Booker donated $50
April 3
jasmine Lahoz donated $25
April 3

Because you are amazing!

Lynn Burkhard donated $25
April 3

I grew up in in the Bronx as well. I can relate on so many levels! Fortunately you have people helping to have your talents and dreams realized. Wishing you every happiness and successes. Lucky there are young women with such ambition 👌

Andrea Alvarado donated $20
April 2

Buena suerte Tyra!

Steven Tsokanos donated $50
April 2
Eva Lazaar donated $100
April 1

if Ms Miranda is supporting you, so am I, I am her mom.

Sharema Jackson-Ferguson donated $40
April 1

Tyra you will do great things.
Love ya

Tahisha Williams donated $60
April 1

Good luck Tyra.
From Loretta😍

Asmeret Tesfai donated $25
April 1

Hello Tyra! I am a good friend of your teacher/counselor Ms. Brittany and she shared to me that you trying to further your educational dreams and I am in full support of that. Wish I could have donated more but I pray you reach your goal! I know you will make an amazing nurse one day! God bless!❤️

Anonymous donated $75
April 1

Your advocate truly believes in you. You will do great things !

Latia Jackson donated $25
April 1
Rebecca Romulus donated $25
April 1

Best wishes!!

Linda Zacchio donated $25
March 31

Your teacher's mom is one of my best friends. Keep reaching for the stars and the moon. The sky is the limit.

Margarita Diaz donated $20
March 31
Julissa DiLone donated $15
March 31

Hope you have a wonderful experience, Tyra!

Michelle Livingston donated $50
March 31

I always wanted to do nursing but never had the opportunity to do so! If I can help support you to become one I'm all for it😘

Ayano Miranda donated $25
March 30

You are amazing!!!

Arielle Reyes donated $50
March 30
Kathleen Ponze donated $25
March 29

Go Tyra!!!

Brittany McNeill donated $25
March 29
Abigail Bucknor donated $25
March 29
James Longsworth donated $25
March 28

For the improvement I will see in P.E. ;-)

Christina McNamee donated $25
March 28
Alane Johnson donated $25
March 27

Good Luck

Shurida Lundi donated $25
March 26
Anonymous donated $25
March 22
Student Contribution donated $99
March 14
Ithaca College
Ithaca College donated $2,540
March 14
Brittany
Ms. McNeill started this campaign
March 14
Tyra
Tyra was accepted into Wishbone!
February 1