Recap: Explosion of a Dream 2024 Annual Scholarship Event
We are ElevateMeD, a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2019 who is prioritizing physician workforce diversity, closing the gap of financial inequity in medical education, and empowering the next generation of physician leaders!
The 2024 Explosion of a Dream weekend (September 20-22) featured our fourth annual Scholars Summit and signature fundraising event, Explosion of a Dream in support of the ElevateMeD Scholars Program. Guests and ElevateMeD Scholars gathered from across the country at the Camby Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona!
On behalf of the ElevateMeD Scholars and our committed Board of Directors and Advisory Board, we are grateful for your ongoing support in elevating the field of medicine!
Please enjoy the official recap of our event FEATURING PHOTO AND VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS.
Thanks to our sponsors and donors the 2024 Explosion of a Dream event was bigger than ever before!
Were welcomed by our emcee, Arizona’s Family and 3TV host, Susan Casper.
2021 ElevateMeD Scholar, Dr. Caylan Bookman shared his current residency at Yale University and his plans to return to Phoenix, Arizona to care for underrepresented children with mental health disorders following fellowship and introduced ElevateMeD Founder, Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey shared the impact we have made in just 5 years, and we’re just getting started!
ElevateMeD Advisory Board Member, Dr. Sophia Ederaine, shared her current residency in Dermatology and introduced Dr. Michele Halyard, who received the ElevateMeD 2024 Breaking Barriers Award and reminded all of us to follow our dreams and make a difference.
ElevateMeD 2020 Scholar, Dr. Aaron Bia shared his full circle story now practicing Family Medicine in the reservation where he grew up and introduced Rylan and Makena Umphrey to present the inaugural Diane Porter Memorial Award.
2023 ElevateMeD Scholar, Emily Plumage was the first recipient of the Diane Porter Memorial Award and shared her plan to pursue residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics with a goal of providing care to her fellow tribal members in Montana.
2020 ElevateMeD Scholar, Dr. Christian Freeman shared her current residency status in OB/GYN at University of California San Francisco and welcomed 2023 ElevateMeD Trailblazer Award recipient, Mr. Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. to the stage to present a surprise award.
Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. presented an additional special scholarship to the University of Minnesota, 2024 ElevateMeD Scholar, Khadra Hussein for her dedication to advocating for the health of women of color.
Dr. Jonathan Cartsonis of University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, welcomed the 2024 ElevateMeD Explosion of a Dream Keynote Speaker, Dr. Marcus Childs, 2022 ElevateMeD Scholar.
Dr. Marcus Childs provided a humbling and inspiring reminder that an investment in him and medical students like him are an investment in our communities.
The galvanizing Subyn Novelle kicked off our live auction with exciting packages ranging from a private dinner for 8 with Food Network Ciao House Star, Devan Cunningham to an all inclusive vacation in Mexico. Perhaps the most poignant item was the historic photograph of James Earl Jones training for “The Great White Hope” with Muhammad Ali.
Together we were able to raise over $300,000 during Explosion of a Dream weekend, and we’re just getting started!
*Click on the top right of video to catch Speaker highlights from the evening.
*photography courtesy Focus First Photography & The Social Photog
*photobooth courtesy The Turnup Photobooth
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN THE CELEBRATION!
If you missed Explosion of a Dream there are multiple ways you can still help support our mission and celebrate five years of elevating medicine with us! Learn more at give.elevatemed.org.
THE EXPLOSION OF A DREAM WAS MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS.
White Coat Sponsors: Mayo Clinic, Bayless Ventures, and Gilead
Stethoscope Sponsors: Dignity Health, HonorHealth, Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC), Rizing Tide Foundation, and Blackwell Law Offices
On-Call Sponsors: University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Creighton University School of Medicine, A.T. Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Phoenix Childrens’, DeLex Realty, Arizona Cardinals, City of Scottsdale - Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Adelayo Law Firm, Coalition of Blacks Against Cancer
Bar Sponsors: Tito’s Handmade Vodka and One Hope Wine
And the many auction sponsors that contributed to Explosion of a Dream 2024 a success.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR 2024 SPONSORS:
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