I donate to the IWK Children’s Hospital every year on the anniversary of my daughter’s birthday. She lived for just 13 days, but without the IWK she would not have had that long. I treasure every moment I had with her.
I donate to the IWK Children’s Hospital every year on the anniversary of my daughter’s birthday. She lived for just 13 days, but without the IWK she would not have had that long. I treasure every moment I had with her.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. <3 What a beautiful way to remember your sweet girl and extend care to others in her name.
I donate to the IWK Children’s Hospital every year on the anniversary of my daughter’s birthday. She lived for just 13 days, but without the IWK she would not have had that long. I treasure every moment I had with her.
@SlyNick, I echo @JonesE comment and thank you for sharing such a personal story.
Sharing food has become a special habit for my family and me. Recently, my parents have started doing it every week, and very often we cook and give meals to people who need them. It’s not a big thing, but it feels very meaningful. Doing this often has taught me how small, kind actions can really make a difference.
I think helping older people is very important. It makes their lives better and helps our community too. I also try to feed stray dogs in my area. These are two causes that I care about and support.
Mentorship and outreach are very important to me, particularly education and science outreach -- getting kids interested in science early and working with communities where they don’t necessarily have a ton of science learning and exploration opportunities.
I’ve volunteered with a number of organizations over the years and as I’ve moved around the country, including teaching education classes at the local science museum, designing science outreach events for adults, and participating in “meet a scientist” events at local bars. The organization that I’m working with a lot these days is City Tutors, an organization in NYC that pairs mentors with students at the City University of NY (CUNY), who come from underrepresented backgrounds and are often working full-time, parents, and/or low-income. They work to match mentors with students who will be graduating soon to provide career advice and help with writing resumes, how to pitch their skills and educational background to various industries, things like that. I’ve been a mentor with City Tutors since about 2020 and have worked with many students to help get them ready for science and tech jobs.
One cause I care deeply about is Tel-Jeunes, a Québec-based organization that offers free, confidential support for youth facing mental health challenges. No one should go through tough times alone — their work truly makes a difference.
I support mental health awareness and suicide prevention. These causes matter to me because everyone deserves access to help and hope. I volunteer by sharing resources and encouraging open conversations.
Mentorship and outreach are very important to me, particularly education and science outreach -- getting kids interested in science early and working with communities where they don’t necessarily have a ton of science learning and exploration opportunities.
I’ve volunteered with a number of organizations over the years and as I’ve moved around the country, including teaching education classes at the local science museum, designing science outreach events for adults, and participating in “meet a scientist” events at local bars. The organization that I’m working with a lot these days is City Tutors, an organization in NYC that pairs mentors with students at the City University of NY (CUNY), who come from underrepresented backgrounds and are often working full-time, parents, and/or low-income. They work to match mentors with students who will be graduating soon to provide career advice and help with writing resumes, how to pitch their skills and educational background to various industries, things like that. I’ve been a mentor with City Tutors since about 2020 and have worked with many students to help get them ready for science and tech jobs.
@Jona, these mentorship programs are crucial because they have the power to inspire students to pursue a career in a field they may not have much exposure to and change their trajectory! Also, the idea of ‘making implicit knowledge explicit’ through resume writing, networking, and general career advice is fantastic!
@Sophieroy and @ralphpagarigan, it’s great to see so many community members dedicating their time to organizations that support individuals facing mental health challenges. @Sophieroy, I completely agree—this is a time when no one should feel alone. Having open and non-judgmental conversations is a powerful way to provide support, @ralphpagarigan.
Thank you for sharing your personal stories, ideas, and what motivates you to support such meaningful causes. 
Have a great weekend!
