MBA Student Association at UNC Kenan-Flagler

Support the Latin American Club in hosting the “Overcoming Her Shadow” Workshop with Ingrid Harb.

The Latin American Business Association (LATAM) at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School is proud to host our "Overcoming Her Shadow" workshop for the third consecutive year, featuring renowned TEDx speaker, founder of the Women Ambassadors Forum, and activist – Ingrid Harb. Our workshop will empower women by helping them connect with their cultural roots, address and overcome self-doubt, and build supportive networks for authentic leadership.

This year's theme, "The Power of Connecting to Our Roots of Origin," addresses a critical gap in the corporate world: the need for safe spaces where women can dive deep into the cultural scripts that limit their potential. Through workshop activities focused on self-empowerment, community co-creation, and self-advocacy, we aim to equip participants with the skills needed to advance in their careers and develop a deeper understanding of self to thrive in diverse work environments.

Recent cuts to DEI funding at UNC have significantly impacted our ability to finance this important initiative. We are facing a current funding gap of $600 to cover costs associated with hosting this transformative event, including venue fees and workshop materials.

We invite you to support our club’s mission to foster an environment of growth and leadership equality at Kenan-Flagler by donating to our GoFundMe. Your contribution will directly enhance the educational experience for our female students, helping them gain valuable personal and professional development as they prepare to enter, lead, and influence the corporate world.

Your generosity will not only help bridge our funding gap but also ensure that our female students can continue to benefit from this unique opportunity. The workshop will provide a platform for meaningful dialogue, connection, and healing, empowering our participants with leadership skills that will serve them throughout their careers and lives.

Thank you for considering a contribution to help us continue making a difference in the lives of women at Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Competition instructions:

Please ensure your donation is public and you denote which legacy you want points to be applied to after finalizing payment details! GoFundMe will prompt for a comment under "Words of Support".

Donate in an even $ amount to earn +2 points per dollar donated.

Example: ($26 donation = 52 points)

Subtract points from another team by donating in an odd $ amount!

Example ($25 donation = - 25 points)

Overview:

MBASA is partnering with Class of 2024 student Tim Burke to raise money for the National Down Syndrome Society. Tim's daughter Joanna was recently born with Down Syndrome and we want to show his family our collective support. We are using GoFundMe to facilitate this fundraiser as a legacy competition, with all proceeds going directly to Tim's team - Jo's Bows!

Learn more about the Triangle Buddy Walk and National Down Syndrome Association here: https://www.ds-stride.org/trianglebuddywalk

If you'd like to walk with us on October 22nd, sign up using Joanna's page here: https://www.ds-stride.org/trianglebuddywalk/profiles/team/682

A message from Tim's family:

"As you all know, Joanna was born with Down Syndrome and as we are still early on in our journey of what that means, we are completely in love with who she is and we know she is destined to do great things in this world. This community has welcomed us with open arms and we want to ensure that the resources and opportunities are available for her and others to be who they are without limitations. We are hoping others will see Jo as we see her, full of life and full of potential. Please help us raise money for this organization as it truly does make a difference in the lives of so many, including our sweet Jo Jo!

Welcome to our Triangle Buddy Walk team fundraising page for Joanna! We are participating to show our support for her and more than 400,000 other individuals with Down syndrome in the U.S. Every dollar we raise brings us one step closer to ensuring that Jo and every individual will have the opportunity to reach their potential.

Our fundraising efforts will support local programs and services, as well as advocacy and public awareness initiatives that benefit all individuals with Down syndrome.

Make your tax-deductible donation today and take the first step toward helping us achieve our goal. Thank you for your support!"

Legacy Competition Details:

To put the "fun" in fundraiser, we have decided to incorporate a points system based on donation amounts. This will allow you to earn points for your legacy with each donation, and also subtract points from other legacies that are out in front! Points will be tallied every 2 days throughout the competition. See below for point system details.

Donate in an even $ amount to earn +2 points per dollar donated.

Subtract points from another team by donating in an odd $ amount!

Please ensure your donation is public and you denote which legacy you want points to be applied to after finalizing payment details! GoFundMe will prompt for a comment under "Words of Support".

Timeline:

The competition will run 9/25 to 10/8 so we can disburse funds to Tim's team prior to the Buddy Walk on 10/22. May the best legacy win!