Your Gift , Your Impact .
For 60 years , generous donors have supported UC San Diego and UC San Diego Health by giving back to the areas they care about most . Your generosity ensures we continue to serve our students , patients and the world at large for generations to come . Donations of any size combine to create a significant impact . We invite you to see some of the ways you made a difference this past year and the stories you were a part of .
DAY OF CARING
FOR U . CARE , UC SAN DIEGO ’ S DAY OF CARING , WE RAISED
$ 2,043,038 from 7,764 GIFTS
IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC , DONORS CONTRIBUTED
$ 960,181
TO THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR
Scholarships Strengthen Momentum for Student Achievements
Chancellor ’ s Associates Council Chair Jerrilyn Malana ’ 86 hopes to show donors the powerful impact of their support for student scholarships . “ Improving social mobility through education is at the heart of our scholarship program , which has given more than 1,400 motivated learners the opportunity to achieve their academic dreams at UC San Diego ,” said Malana . “ With your help , underresourced students get the college start they need to succeed , as exemplified by Sarah Davis ’ 21 . For Sarah , transferring to UC San Diego and receiving a Chancellor ’ s Associates Scholarship was a huge positive step forward .”
“ I am a reentry student with a disability and who is also in recovery from substance abuse with five years of sobriety . The Chancellor ’ s Associates
Scholar Program ( CASP ) is how I made it through college . It allowed me to stay local , so I could continue to be close to my family and support system . Without it , I would not have graduated summa cum laude because I would have had to get a job . The scholarship also helped me pay for my therapist . Therapy is fundamental to my well-being , and it is expensive to find one who is trained in the specialized care I need . Having my bills covered allowed me to grow internally and take care of my mental health while in school . Straight As wouldn ’ t have happened without CASP ,” said Sarah .
Although COVID-19 altered Sarah ’ s college experience , she was still able to take advantage of the Academic Internship Program before lockdown , interning for a criminal defense attorney ,
visiting clients in prison and going to court , gaining valuable insight and guidance for her law school applications . This summer , Sarah graduated with a degree in sociology and a full ride to California Western Law School . With the help of donor support , even greater accomplishments are ahead for Sarah .
“ I am focused on public interest law and dream of working for the American Civil Liberties Union . I am passionate about prisoners ’ rights and their access to health care , especially mental health care . I am lucky enough to have already networked and become involved with the local ACLU chapter . The legal director agreed to be my mentor , which is very exciting and intimidating !” said Sarah .
Read more stories about the impact of giving at : tritonmag . com / impact
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