Elise Anton

University of Colorado Boulder

Passionate About:

I am passionate about advocating and helping those with disabilities and those that are less fortunate than myself. My younger sister has Down syndrome and it has given me so much joy and fulfillment working to support her and others like her. Also, I have a long-standing passion for the sciences and medicine and currently am a Phlebotomist and look forward to becoming a EMT this summer. Finally, I am passionate about the Spanish language as I think language has the power to unite so many people and spread the importance of learning about new cultures. I hope to become a developmental pediatrician in the US and work primarily with people with Down syndrome that do not speak English to bring medicine and research into one of the most marginalized and least advocated for groups of people in the country. Further marrying my passions together, I am beyond excited to embark on this journey with VAW and see the world and help others through a lens I have never experienced before!

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UC Boulder Medical Internship to Guatemala, May, 2022
  1. Affiliated Organization: VAW Global Health Alliances
  2. Chapter: VAW at University of Colorado Boulder, Medical Outreach
End Date: May 24, 2022 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

Join the UC Boulder chapter as they lead a Medical Outreach Internship to Peru this upcoming Summer! interns will work in mobile medical clinics, where they will have the opportunity to intake patients, conduct public health surveys, take vitals, shadow local physicians, work in the pharmacy, teach education classes, and much more! If you’re interested in joining, contact us for more information!

VAW Global at UC Boulder will be opening up mobile medical clinics for local communities during their time in Peru.

One of the most exciting and important parts of interning with VAW Global is bringing medication to the less fortunate. In 2019, VAW Global treated over 35,000 patients and we aspire to treat over 45,000 in 2020. One of the things that make our mobile clinics unique is that we not only triage and diagnose patients, but also provide them with the basic medications needed. Fundraising for medications is a huge part of creating a successful mobile clinic to help the local communities with effective care.

**Note: airfare goal will be updated once flights are purchased, tentatively the week of [Flight Purchase January 10-23, 2022]

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $1,895.00 / Airfare Goal: $903.96 / Medication & Supply Fund Goal: $100.00 / Telehealth Goal: $0.00

Janet C. Putman donated $450

Mar 10, 2022 10:43 PM

Anonymous donated $400

Feb 09, 2022 07:43 AM

Anonymous donated $55

Jan 04, 2022 05:51 AM

Emanuel Anton donated $545

Jan 04, 2022 05:23 AM

Anonymous donated $150

Dec 17, 2021 07:49 AM

Chris Anton donated $400

Saying "Merry Christmas Elise! What a fantastic adventure this will be. I am always proud of you and behind you. I love you, Mom"

Dec 11, 2021 05:32 PM

Emanuel Anton donated $200

Nov 24, 2021 02:03 AM

Janet C Putman donated $100

Saying "So proud of you! Love you!"

Nov 08, 2021 01:17 PM

Jennifer MacNiven donated $100

Saying "You’re amazing and so proud of you! YOU make a difference! "

Nov 08, 2021 02:52 AM

Chad Caughran donated $50

Nov 08, 2021 02:33 AM

Nickolas Anton donated $100

Saying "Pappou and YiaYia"

Nov 08, 2021 02:20 AM

Charlavan Kelley donated $50

Saying "Love you!"

Nov 03, 2021 08:46 PM

Georgia Carter donated $50

Saying "We are so proud of you, Elise! We love you and all that you do!"

Nov 03, 2021 08:23 PM

Anonymous donated $250

Nov 03, 2021 04:23 AM
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