Cassie LaRossa

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I'm currently a senior at the University of Connecticut finishing up my degrees in biology and psychology. I am very passionate about helping others in need and giving back to the community around me. I am also very passionate about the research I have been involved with throughout college in a neuroscience laboratory exploring the impairments seen in Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia and testing potential treatments in animal models. After graduating, I will be pursuing a master's degree in behavioral neuroscience and eventually applying to medical school.

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May 10	Volunteer Activity: May 2012 UConn Medical Brigade Ghana
Jan 05	Volunteer Activity: Jan 2012 UConn Medical Brigade - Honduras

Jan 2012 UConn Medical Brigade - Honduras

End Date: Jan 11, 2012 12:00 AM

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Volunteer Activity Message

Volunteers on the Medical and Dental Brigades will be working closely together to provide quality health initiatives to a community that otherwise has limited access to health care. Volunteers will spend three days in a community in order to optimize the amount of time patients are able to spend with the physicians and dentists. Each patient will receive a physician consultation, teeth cleaning and a fluoride treatment as well as have access to pap smears, prostate exams and restorative dental care as necessary. Volunteers will have the opportunity to take patient vitals, obtain patient history and current symptoms, shadow and assist licensed physicians and dentists, participate in preventative education, and fill prescriptions under a licensed pharmacist. Volunteers will become familiar with the prevalent health issues in their community and learn about how to prevent and treat those illnesses. These brigades provide each volunteer with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a specific community while gaining real life experience in the field of international medicine and dentistry.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Organization Admin donated $-100

Saying "Transfer to Ghana Activity Cassie LaRosa"

Jan 01, 2012 05:43 PM

Joseph F. Santacroce donated $100

Saying "God Bless you and all your co-workers in this worthwhile project. Love, Tina and Joe Santacroce"

Dec 26, 2011 01:35 AM

Sandra M Kradas donated $255

Saying "So very proud of you, Cass!!"

Dec 21, 2011 08:39 AM

Mary Beth Swindell donated $25

Dec 20, 2011 05:59 AM

Edward J LaRossa donated $40

Saying "Sent in for Steven Marquis. Friend of Ed LaRossa"

Dec 16, 2011 07:29 AM

Organization Admin donated $5

Saying "Check 104, Uma M Guerrera, 784 Monroe Toke, Monroe, CT 06468"

Dec 14, 2011 04:28 PM

Organization Admin donated $30

Saying "Check 2912, Claire F and Michael J Merenda, 2 Fox Hill Road, Durham, NH 03824"

Dec 14, 2011 03:31 PM

Organization Admin donated $40

Saying "Check 128, Kegan Politz, 845 Old Turnpike RD, Plantsville, CT 06479"

Dec 14, 2011 03:31 PM

Ronald J Columbus donated $50

Dec 13, 2011 09:08 AM

Kurt D Scheffler donated $25

Saying "Best wishes on your trip. Sounds like a great experience.

Kurt and Judy Scheffler"

Dec 09, 2011 08:15 PM

danielle mazzilli donated $25

Saying "Good luck Cassie from the Mazzillis!"

Dec 09, 2011 06:40 AM

Kathleen M Sartory donated $5

Saying "good luck!!"

Dec 06, 2011 07:45 PM

Barbara J LaRossa donated $50

Saying "What a wonderful effort - we are so proud of you Cassie, you have grown into a remarkable young lady. We love and support you & look forward to hearing all about your experiences when you get back home!"

Dec 06, 2011 06:04 PM

Nikaela R. LaRossa donated $10

Saying "Wish I could help more, but you might know what it's like to be a poor college student. I'm glad I learned from you the value and joy volunteering can bring as it's significantly made a difference in my life as well. Good luck & have fun!"

Dec 06, 2011 04:50 PM

Mobile-User 363449923650563 donated $50

Saying "Hope your trip goes well."

Dec 06, 2011 02:19 PM

Amy V Galvin donated $25

Saying "We are very proud of you Cassie!"

Dec 05, 2011 10:17 AM

Kathleen Wood donated $25

Saying "Wow Cassie, I haven't seen you since you were small. Me and your dad used to take you, your sister and my son Chad to adventureland together. Plus we had many pool party/cook outs in your back yard. You turned out beautiful, and you want to be a d"

Nov 22, 2011 07:44 AM

Patrick A. Belanger donated $75

Saying "Best of Luck Cassie. Love your enthusiasm."

Nov 15, 2011 04:58 AM

Judith F Preston donated $75

Saying "Good for you, Cassie! And as a former psychiatric nurse, as well as someone who's lost family to Alzheimer's, I LOVE the dual focus of your research. Thanks for all you've committed to! Loyally, Judy"

Nov 09, 2011 11:10 AM

Anonymous donated $100

Saying "Love Auntie Julie XOXO"

Nov 08, 2011 04:28 PM

Rachel S Harris donated $15

Saying "GOOD LUCK!!!!"

Oct 18, 2011 08:43 AM

Katie E Walsh donated $10

Saying "Good luck Cassie! "

Oct 18, 2011 06:57 AM

Mobile-User 734506730616443 donated $25

Saying "Wonderful work, Cass. Many blessings and love to you and the cause you are fighting for!!"

Oct 18, 2011 02:29 AM

Krista Bradford donated $50

Saying "Cassie-
This has always been a dream of mine! I wish you best of luck!
-Katie Cioe"

Oct 17, 2011 07:40 PM

Alicia Rozkuszka donated $20

Oct 17, 2011 07:33 PM

Edward J LaRossa donated $100

Saying "It is good to help the poor and needy"

Oct 17, 2011 06:10 PM

Cassendre LaRossa donated $250

Saying "Deposit"

Oct 09, 2011 08:42 PM

Sandra M Kradas donated $100

Saying "Applaud your determination to help those that need it the most!! Keep fighting, Cass!! Love you tons! Mom"

Oct 06, 2011 11:52 AM

Mobile-User 313197334991308 donated $20

Saying "Love you xox chels"

Oct 06, 2011 10:48 AM

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