About Us
Our Story
My journey in establishing Give It a Shot began with a personal experience - witnessing my father's struggle with polio. Being a first-generation Filipino American, I have had the opportunity to visit the Philippines during my summer breaks and have seen firsthand the lack of access to basic necessities, including healthcare, that many Filipinos face.
Driven by this personal experience and a desire to make a tangible difference, Give It a Shot was established with the goal of raising funds to provide free pneumococcal (Prevnar 13) vaccines to daycare children in the Philippines, where pneumonia is the leading cause of childhood mortality.
During my freshman year of high school, I raised $8,000, enough to vaccinate 145 children, and coordinated with local pediatricians and health officials to ensure the proper storage, transport, and administration of the vaccines, as well as to obtain parental consent.
The program's success in its inaugural year (2016-2017) paved the way for further expansion, and during the following 5 years, over $45,000 and over 600 children have been vaccinated.
Czarina Alfonso
Johns Hopkins Class of 2024
Founder & CEO
Completing college and looking forward, my unwavering commitment to improving the health and well-being of underserved children in the Philippines continues to drive the growth and impact of Give It a Shot.
Our Mission & Goals
Give it a Shot is committed to safeguard public health by providing free access to essential vaccines for all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Through community outreach, education and partnerships with healthcare providers, we aim to increase vaccination rates and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Together we are building a healthier more resilient community.
Our Recognitions
Give it a Shot is committed to safeguard public health by providing free access to essential vaccines for all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Through community outreach, education and partnerships with healthcare providers, we aim to increase vaccination rates and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Together we are building a healthier more resilient community.
