Jaycie's Stetson Univ. Fund
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Hi! My name is Jaycie Cohen. I'm graduating from Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach in May 2016. I am a Theatre Major interested in directing.
When I was an infant I appeared on the soap opera, The Guiding Light. I loved to sing and dance and pretend. Perhaps it was in my genes. My grandmother was a professional dancer in vaudeville and on Broadway. My mother was cast in a Broadway show and did many print ads and films as a child.
In the past 6 years I have acted in fifteen theater productions. I have also directed five shows.
In elementary school I was diagnosed with dyslexia and dysgraphia. Later I was diagnosed with dysplasia (my legs were growing at different lengths). Then I was diagnosed with Von Williebrand Disease a bleeding disorder. I was sick a lot so my Mom (a retired teacher) began homeschooling me. Next I was diagnosed with several life threatening illnesses. CVID, a disorder that impairs the immune system and leaves me susceptible to recurrent infections. I would receive an IV infusion of immunoglobulin weekly administered by a nurse. I now administer the infusion myself. I had surgery on my leg to slow the growth plates and allow my other leg to catch up and I was diagnosed with auto immune disease (Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis). The medication had serious side effects including weight gain. Most recently I was diagnosed with gastroparesis and I'm awaiting placement of a gastric stimulator in my stomach.
I have good grades in high school (3.3 GPA) even though I missed a third of my classes due to illness.
Stetson is the only university that is willing to work with me and my disabilities.
I have applied for many scholarships and received over $20,000. Unfortunately I am still $23, 000 short for the year. I need to raise funds ASAP.
I believe that dealing with my illnesses, school and extracurricular activities has been great preparation for a career directing theater. I am totally dedicated to theater. I REFUSE to allow my illnesses to prevent me from achieving my dream of becoming a Broadway Director. That's just who I am.
It has been said that if you are doing something you love it is not work. When I am involved in a theater production I find a way to push through my illnesses because creating a show is something I love.
I would be so gratefull to everyone for helping reach my goal to attend Stetson University and I will invite each and every one of you to my first Broadway Show and treat you like the VIP's that you are!
Thank you.
When I was an infant I appeared on the soap opera, The Guiding Light. I loved to sing and dance and pretend. Perhaps it was in my genes. My grandmother was a professional dancer in vaudeville and on Broadway. My mother was cast in a Broadway show and did many print ads and films as a child.
In the past 6 years I have acted in fifteen theater productions. I have also directed five shows.
In elementary school I was diagnosed with dyslexia and dysgraphia. Later I was diagnosed with dysplasia (my legs were growing at different lengths). Then I was diagnosed with Von Williebrand Disease a bleeding disorder. I was sick a lot so my Mom (a retired teacher) began homeschooling me. Next I was diagnosed with several life threatening illnesses. CVID, a disorder that impairs the immune system and leaves me susceptible to recurrent infections. I would receive an IV infusion of immunoglobulin weekly administered by a nurse. I now administer the infusion myself. I had surgery on my leg to slow the growth plates and allow my other leg to catch up and I was diagnosed with auto immune disease (Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis). The medication had serious side effects including weight gain. Most recently I was diagnosed with gastroparesis and I'm awaiting placement of a gastric stimulator in my stomach.
I have good grades in high school (3.3 GPA) even though I missed a third of my classes due to illness.
Stetson is the only university that is willing to work with me and my disabilities.
I have applied for many scholarships and received over $20,000. Unfortunately I am still $23, 000 short for the year. I need to raise funds ASAP.
I believe that dealing with my illnesses, school and extracurricular activities has been great preparation for a career directing theater. I am totally dedicated to theater. I REFUSE to allow my illnesses to prevent me from achieving my dream of becoming a Broadway Director. That's just who I am.
It has been said that if you are doing something you love it is not work. When I am involved in a theater production I find a way to push through my illnesses because creating a show is something I love.
I would be so gratefull to everyone for helping reach my goal to attend Stetson University and I will invite each and every one of you to my first Broadway Show and treat you like the VIP's that you are!
Thank you.
Organizer and beneficiary
Marlo Cohen
Organizer
Lake Worth, FL
Jaycie Cohen
Beneficiary