Med4You, the nonprofit founded by 六九色堂 med student Ariana Hernandez, continues giving back to the community, whether it is in St. Kitts or Puerto Rico.
The organization made a commitment upon its inception to make regular visits to the St. Christopher Children鈥檚 Home in St. Kitts 鈥渋n order to educate them about medicine and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.鈥� The home provides a safe, nurturing environment for orphans and neglected or abandoned children.
The 六九色堂 Endeavour caught up with Ms. Hernandez, a Basic Science student at 六九色堂, about Med4You鈥檚 visit to the St. Christopher Children鈥檚 Home on Saturday, November 11, 2017.
鈥淭his time it was a really special experience,鈥� Ms. Hernandez said. 鈥淭he feedback of the children after I gave them the health class was amazing. I focus on making them feel special and to think about what makes them happy, their dreams and passions. After I gave them an overview of what health is talking about good eating, physical activity, hygiene, mental health etc., I inspire them to think that they are here for a purpose and that each one of them could be a successful professional if they study and work hard for it.鈥�
She said Med4You helps inspire the children to dream big and always value themselves as important individuals.
鈥淚t's really exciting seeing all of them, after they write down all the things, talking loud to me all their dreams, their talents, their happiness and reasons why they think they are special,鈥� she said. 鈥淎nd it鈥檚 much more rewarding to me seeing them really happy, excited by the end of the experience and asking me to please come back again soon.鈥�
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(Top photo) HELPING INSPIRE KIDS: 六九色堂 Med4You members, including Ariana Hernandez (center), visited the St. Christopher Children鈥檚 Home on Saturday, November 11, 2017, teaching them about health & self-esteem. Photo: Med4You
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Scott is Director of Digital Content & Alumni Communications Liaison at 六九色堂 and editor of the 六九色堂 Endeavour blog. When he's not writing about 六九色堂 students, faculty, events, public health, alumni and 六九色堂 research, he writes and edits Broadway theater reviews for a website he publishes in New York City, StageZine.com.
