Alyssa Simonsen

San Diego

Passionate About:

So excited to get the opportunity to travel to Ghana with the SDSU Global Medical and Dental Brigades in January 2013! Such a rare and amazing opportunity to get to travel as a nurse and help so many less fortunate people. An international experience in nursing has always been a dream of mine and through SDSU Global Brigades I will get to achieve this.

SHARE THIS PAGE

$

2,814

Fundraised

1

Initiatives

All Initiatives
Filter By:


Sort By:


End Date: Jan 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

Global Medical and Dental Brigades in Ghana work alongside each other on a 10-day long brigade in under-resourced communities around the central region of Ghana. Each medical and dental brigade incorporates a public health portion at the end of the 4 clinical days. The 10-day medical and public health brigade provides volunteers with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on communities while gaining hands-on experience in the field of international medicine. Prior to travel, volunteers collect medicines, recruit health professionals and fundraise. Once in Ghana, the team will visit one partner community to administer a 3-4 day-long clinic and conduct health workshops. During clinical days, community members are able to consult doctors and dentists, fill any necessary prescriptions, receive necessary dental care, and sit-in on health education lectures. At the end of the medical portion, volunteers then have a chance to build public health projects to address some of the environmental health issues. Public Health construction includes latrines, eco-stoves, and water filtration devices.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Alyssa Simonsen donated $-456

Saying "Donation partial refunded from bluepay."

Mar 21, 2013 06:27 PM

Carolyn Hemann donated $100

Saying "What and amazing mission. Thanks for being so willing to give of yourself to those in need. Be safe!"

Jan 05, 2013 05:07 PM

Kelly Raguindin donated $25

Saying "Sounds like a great cause in helping others. Good luck to you and safe travels!

P.S. Your mom and I went to school together since 4th grade. "

Dec 28, 2012 09:23 AM

William Harrington donated $25

Saying "Soooo proud of you!"

Dec 19, 2012 07:56 PM

Cher Akers donated $50

Saying "Blessing to you! Safe travels!"

Dec 19, 2012 02:02 PM

SUZETTE KOENIG donated $40

Saying "What a wonderful experience!"

Dec 16, 2012 07:25 PM

Anonymous donated $25

Dec 15, 2012 02:38 PM

Donna Ruggles donated $25

Saying "Big thanks to Alyssa Simonson for volunteering! Hugs and love, The Ruggles'"

Dec 13, 2012 07:29 PM

Cheryl Shirley donated $40

Saying "What an opportunity to bless so many lives. May God keep you safe on your travels "

Dec 13, 2012 10:36 AM

Ruby Hoffee donated $200

Saying "Love you Cuz. God's Blessings to you on this trip. Love Ruby"

Dec 12, 2012 04:57 PM

Dian Vogel donated $40

Saying "Bless you,Alyssa, for making a difference. Have a safe and meaningful trip.
God bless you. Peace,Dian Vogel"

Dec 12, 2012 11:13 AM

caitlyn brogdon donated $30

Dec 12, 2012 10:33 AM

Anonymous donated $30

Dec 12, 2012 09:57 AM

Kim Depenbrok donated $20

Dec 11, 2012 06:14 PM

Michael Simonsen donated $50

Dec 11, 2012 01:56 PM

Susan Garfield donated $100

Dec 11, 2012 11:08 AM

Kim Lusic donated $100

Saying "Always wanted to do something like this! Good for you!"

Dec 11, 2012 10:38 AM

jodi katzman donated $50

Saying "Safe travels to you and all of my other favorites!"

Dec 10, 2012 07:58 PM

David Howenstein donated $20

Dec 10, 2012 07:13 PM

George Mulligan donated $100

Saying "God bless for doing this and good luck to you and all the volunteers."

Dec 10, 2012 05:49 PM

Jeannine Holt donated $50

Saying "Thanks for giving your time"

Dec 10, 2012 05:49 PM

Teresa Showalter donated $100

Saying "You Go Alyssa! Wish I could pay for the whole trip!"

Dec 10, 2012 05:37 PM

Kelly Polcyn donated $20

Saying "I think this is a wonderful experience for you! It is for a great cause.
I am happy to help you get to your goal = )
Kelly Polcyn (your Mom's neighbor)"

Dec 10, 2012 05:28 PM

cheri greer donated $100

Saying "Such an awsome girl ! Love you !"

Dec 10, 2012 03:56 PM

Alyssa Simonsen donated $1,050

Nov 23, 2012 05:16 PM

Alyssa Simonsen donated $630

Oct 13, 2012 01:53 PM

Alyssa Lynn Simonsen donated $250

Jun 12, 2012 01:27 AM

100% Complete (success)
$2,814.00

of $2,764.00

in donations needed to reach the Initiative Goal


Complete

Thank you for your support!

86% Complete (success)
13

of 15

volunteers needed to reach the Initiative Goal