Alexander Derrough

@Ronald McDonald House

Palo Alto, CA, US

I served as both a volunteer and a member of the Teen Advisory Council, supporting families with children receiving medical treatment. As a council member, I helped design, organize, and manage fundraising initiatives to strengthen community engagement and expand the organization’s impact. I collaborated with peers to plan events, coordinate outreach, and communicate our mission to donors, ensuring each fundraiser was both meaningful and effective. Through this role, I developed leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills while contributing to a cause centered on compassion and service.