Pediatric Trauma Personal Statement

My awakening to the significance of child protection and injury prevention through the medical field became apparent to me my freshman year in high school. I began making countless efforts to raise money for vaccination in an effort to combat Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus in third world countries. I also became aware about the issues of Pediatric Trauma and how 90% of unintentional injuries can be prevented so I raised $1000 dollars for the Pediatric Trauma Program. The money fundraised will be used to educate not only the community but professionals pursuing a profession in the medical field in order to reduce the number of children who are killed or injured by trauma. Lastly I helped raise money for the Children's Miracle Network in order to directly benefit hospitals, helping to purchase up-to-date equipment, train staff, conduct life-saving research, implement outreach programs, and provide healthcare for children whose parents can't afford …show more content…

I was raised in a loving household with two outstanding parents and although we are not wealthy in any means I was extremely happy. I had the privilege of getting a deep knowledge of my culture and having a strong bond with local Eritreans in Santa Rosa. In my culture we accept everyone as our own and treat than as such so although I never got to have a close bond with my immediate family back in Eritrea I was fortunate enough to gain one with my local Eritrean community that was forged not through blood but through love. I picked up this “family not through blood but love” ideology from a young age and it truly had a big impact on the person I am today. It allowed me to not only become an accepting and welcoming person to those I meet but also allowed me to gain a deeper appreciation to new cultures and traditions I get the privilege of experiencing in the diverse school I