Support Raquel’s Educational Travel Expenses

Aloha family, friends and supporters,

My name is Donna. I am thrilled to introduce you to an extraordinary young woman: Raquel Cabusas, 17 of age and a soon to be senior at Baldwin High School in Maui, Hawaii. Raquel’s academic achievements, leadership and passion for making a difference in the world have opened incredible doors, and we need your help to ensure she can step through them.

Raquel has been selected to chair in United Nations Conference on Oahu last November 22-24,2024—an incredible honor that speaks to her leadership and commitment to global issues. Another MUN conference that she will also be participating and representing her school and Hawaii in general will be held in New York, New York on mid March, 2025 for a week. This will be a huge conference because selected students from all over the world will gather together to discuss and learn how to solve global issues. Such a great opportunity for Raquel as one out of 7 student’s in her school who are selected to represent Hawaii.

In addition, Raquel has received invitations from multiple esteemed universities and institutions offering pathways to pursue an MD/PhD in medicine. This June or July, 2025, Raquel has been invited to attend a highly competitive neuroscience forums at Duke University or UC Berkeley. These opportunities will provide her with invaluable experiences and connections as she works toward her dream of becoming a medical scientist dedicated to advancing neuroscience and improving lives.

While these opportunities are life changing, they come with significant costs, including travel, lodging, and program fees. As a family rooted in Maui, the expenses for these mainland program are beyond what we can manage alone. That’s why we’re reaching out to our community—near and far—to help us invest in Raquel’s bright future.

By contributing to this campaign, you’ll be helping Raquel:

*Represent Hawaii on a global stage as a United Nations workshop chair.

*Attend world-class neuroscience forums to further her education and career aspirations.

*Pursue her dreams of becoming a leader in medicine and neuroscience.

Your support no matter the amount will help Raquel access opportunities that will shape her future and inspire others to dream big. Raquel and our entire Ohana are deeply grateful for your generosity, encouragement, and belief in her potential. Together, we can help her achieve her dreams and make our community proud. Thank you for investing in Raquel—an extraordinary student, future doctor, and a leader of tomorrow.

Thank you very much!

Mahalo Nui Loa

Maraming Salamat Po!

Daghang Salamat sa inyong tanan!

❤️Raquel and Ohana❤️