Cam McGlynn

Marcos and Cam's PEAK-a-Thon

Fundraising for Partnership to Educate and Advance Kids
US$1,255
raised of US$1,500 target
by 16 supporters

Story

Hello, our names are Marcos and Cam and we are trying to raise at least $500 to support an organization that we both care about, the Partnership to Educate and Advance Kids. This program, in partnership with Holy Trinity high school, offers mentorship and scholarships to kids in underserved Chicago neighborhoods.

My name is Marcos Rios. I am a senior at Holy Trinity and Peak gave me the opportunity to go to this good school. I am grateful for having the opportunity to go to this school and having the friends I have today. This school is like a family to me, and my friends are like my brothers to me. I want other kids to have this opportunity to go to this school and have the chance to meet good people and be successful.

My name is Cam McGlynn, and I’m a mentor with PEAK. I’ve been fortunate to see the good that PEAK is doing in Chicago firsthand. By providing these students with a solid support network and holding them accountable, PEAK has given them access to a world of opportunities that they might have otherwise missed out on.

Our goal is to help PEAK provide four-year scholarships and mentorship to as many new students as possible. It’s never been more important to support the youth of Chicago and we hope that you
will join us in this important mission.

About the charity

Since 1998, PEAK has focused on an often overlooked Chicago’s youth: academically average students from our city’s most challenging and under-served neighborhoods. Through a rigorous interview process, we look to identify incoming freshmen who demonstrate the grit, ability and desire necessary to flourish in life if only given financial, educational and personal support through their high school years. For over 20 years now, PEAK has proven successful in changing life’s narrative for hundreds of scholars. PEAK's unique approach combines a four-year full-tuition high school scholarship with an award-winning mentoring program. PEAK mentors are paired with a scholar at the start of freshman year and commit to this 1:1 relationship for all four years. Since inception, PEAK has partnered with Holy Trinity High School, a Brothers of the Holy Cross School. All of our scholars receive a rigorous values-based education in Holy Trinity's nurturing and academically challenging environment.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$1,255.00
Online donations
US$1,255.00
Offline donations
US$0.00

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