Our Branch Founder of Philadelphia
We hope to instill confidence and hope within youth!
Sophia Hu
President
2022-2024
Philadelphia Branch President
Lucas Liang
Vice President
2022-2024
Philadelphia Branch VP
Alejandro Mula
Secretary
2022-2024
Philadelphia Branch Secretary
Stanley Hu
Secretary
2022-2024
Philadelphia Branch Secretary
Timeline of Philadelphia Branch
Energetic Individuals Delivering Confidence and Hope!
We would like to express our gratitude to two leaders from Sunshine Headquarters, Athena Yu and Cynthia Yu, for their strong support and assistance. With their help, our North American branch has officially launched. We hope to spread the warmth of sunshine and build a worldwide community. We aim to provide a platform for youth volunteers to serve the community through various distinctive activities and make contributions to both the community and society.
In May 2022, the Sunshine DIY Club organized an event to create handmade soap through the art of crafting. Leaders from several clubs gathered at the university campus to produce various handmade soaps and crafts on-site.
High school students from five different countries gathered at the Wharton School of Business for a youth volunteer conference. They discussed how to engage in global challenges, public health, and leadership through effective communication and data coordination. I started recruiting members, nurturing leaders, teaching everyone how to establish clubs, and assisting clubs in conducting volunteer activities.
Conducting a free squash clinic and competition, organizing squash exercises, and discussing injury prevention strategies before and after at the Anglican College Squash Club. The purpose of this event is to promote the core values of Olympism: excellence, respect, friendship, and the Olympic motto - Faster, Higher, Stronger, Together.
The Sunshine DIY Club's Charity Fundraising Campaign - Handcrafting Soap for Medical Fundraising During the summer break, several leaders were out on the streets of Philadelphia, selling handcrafted soap to raise funds for medical expenses. We're thankful that every piece of soap was made with love and grateful for the kind-hearted support from every customer who purchased the soap.
In September 2022, Sunshine International Link - Philadelphia, United States; Shanghai, China; and Vancouver, Canada. Teenagers from these three countries engaged in a mathematics exchange session through a combination of online and in-person interactions. They had a mathematics sharing session with leaders from the Sunshine Mathematics Club, who are mathematical Olympiad champions. This event also included charity fundraising activities.
Inspired by recent war events worldwide, we have decided to make the fundraising activity's purpose to advocate for world peace. We aim to raise awareness about the destructive nature of wars by watching the YouTube video from the New York Times Channel to learn more about the consequences of conflicts.
From October 2022 to January 2023, the "Step Towards Peace" marathon event, in collaboration with the Canadian branch, was organized to promote world peace. We created posters, designed banners, searched for manufacturers to produce and order banners, and made preparations for the event. A feast was held for veterans and elders as a tribute to them, expressing gratitude for their contributions to society and bridging generational gaps
We hosted an online charity fundraising concert in collaboration with the Family Music Association and the Canadian branch. We had a special guest performer, Adam Mura, who is only 8 years old! He recently achieved third place in the Apex International Music Competition.
From March 2023 to April 2023, the Sunshine Squash Club jointly hosted a two-day squash championship. The event aimed to promote sportsmanship, celebrate achievements and cultivate a sense of community within the squash community. This initiative was undertaken to strengthen our connections and promote the values of this sport.
In April 2023, the Sunshine Newsletter Club co-organized and sponsored the annual free FUTURHACKS event. Over 100 children participated in this event to nurture their interests and encourage them to join.
We are delighted to be a part of this international cultural and knowledge exchange and friendship. Whether we are from Australia, China, Canada, or the United States, we are all part of the Sunshine Foundation family. We share common interests and a commitment to contributing to our communities and creating positive change in society. With our shared dedication to service, we can unite and leave behind a legacy. This event received local media coverage and was interviewed by PSTV station.
In July 2023, the Drama Club gathered at Chester Springs, PA. The leaders shared the history and background of theatre, information about famous actors, their favourite plays, basic stage performance techniques, and preparations for future fundraising events.
In August 2023, the Sunshine DIY Club held an event at Kids Castle Central Park. They taught children how to make their favorite soap while sharing homemade food.
In August 2023, the Sunshine DIY Club conducted a charity fundraising event at the University of Pennsylvania. Co-organized a squash tournament for a fundraising event. Conducted activities such as auctioning gift baskets, guiding referees, and running snack stands during the matches.
In September 2023, a leadership team-building event took place. A three-day wilderness training and survival camp, including activities such as camping, hiking, and team-building, not only strengthened friendships and facilitated the exchange of work experiences but also imparted valuable survival skills.
In September 2023, the Sunshine Theater Club, We are a Family of Music Association, DIY Club, and Newsletter Club jointly organized a large medical charity fundraising concert. The event aimed to promote community harmony, advocate for world peace, unity, friendship, and respect for the elderly, as well as express gratitude for the contributions of previous generations to the world. This event received local media coverage and was interviewed by the Philadelphia Focus TV station.