Hello, my name is Kaiden Jenkins and I’m a first‑generation African American woman working toward my dream of becoming a licensed physical therapist. I’m raising $50,000 to fund my education and take the final steps toward joining the 6% of African American PT clinicians in the United States.

For me, this isn’t just a career path — it’s a mission.

Growing up, I rarely saw healthcare providers who looked like me. I saw how that lack of representation affected trust, access, and outcomes in my community. I want to change that. I want to be the clinician who makes patients feel seen, heard, and understood. I want to be the provider who helps bridge the gap in care for underserved communities.

As a first‑generation student, I’ve navigated every step of this journey on my own — from applications to financial aid to balancing work and school. I’ve worked hard, stayed committed, and pushed through every obstacle, but the financial burden of graduate‑level healthcare education is more than I can manage alone.

Your support will help cover:

Tuition and program fees

Clinical rotation expenses

Required textbooks, equipment, and licensing prep

Living costs during full‑time clinical placements

Every contribution, no matter the size, brings me closer to becoming the kind of clinician I needed growing up — and the kind so many others still need today.

If you choose to support my journey, you’re not just investing in my education. You’re investing in representation, in equity, and in the future of healthcare.

Thank you for believing in me and helping me take this step forward. Your generosity truly means the world.