C2000 gift information
for more information, email our class agent bhuvana@alum.mit.edu or 5th reunion gift chair manjamba@alum.mit.edu

Make a donation online: Participate! (DESIGNATE YOUR GIFT TO THE FUND OF YOUR CHOICE)

|5rgc home|

DONOR PROFILES (new!!):

Ever wonder who gives to MIT? And why they give? Check out our donor profile section below where we spotlight our classmates who are making an impact by participating in our Fifth Reunion Gift Campaign. Two new profiles have been added to this section: Hilary Carter and Aaron Raphel. With their multiple gifts to MIT over the years, they have certainly earned the appreciation of the numerous MIT students who benefit from the funds & groups they support. Read on for more details!

Leadership Category (annual gift of $50 and above)

Hilary Carter

Question 1: What have you been doing since graduating from MIT?

I haven't moved far since I graduated--I'm living in Cambridge, in a 100+ year old house that I'm fixing up with my significant other. I've been working at Millipore Corporation since I graduated, where I develop and test systems for the pharmaceutical industry. Most of my spare time is spent coaching a soccer team in Somerville. My players are now 13 and 14 years old, and I've been coaching some of them for four years. I've also gotten a brown belt in Kung Fu.

Question 2: Why is giving back to MIT important to you?

I give back because I remember exactly what it was like to be part of a group that had limited funds. The donations of alumni really helped us out, and I'd like to do my part.

Question 3: How did you choose Friends of Women's Soccer for your support?

I played on the team for four years, and it was an important part of my experience at MIT. I want the current players to have that same experience, and I know that every bit helps for the athletic teams. Maybe my donation will help support a trip that increases team camaraderie, or the purchase of new uniforms when they're needed.

Leadership Category (gift above $200 in FY05 - $1000)

Aaron Raphel

Question 1: What have you been doing since graduating from MIT?

After graduating in 2000, I decided to take the entrepreneurial plunge and joined a small biotech start-up company called Surface Logix. I spent three great years there working on some interesting microfabrication technology for building drug discovery devices. Because I'm interested in both engineering and business, I applied to the MIT Leaders for Manufacturing (LFM) program, in which I started in June of 2003.

Question 2: Why is giving back to MIT important to you?

MIT is a very large, complex operation that supports a dizzying array of academic and extracurricular opportunities for the students. While the Institute is well funded at the aggregate level, there are plenty of individual programs, clubs, and initiatives that need additional financial support. While MIT is often defined by its rigorous academic reputation, I find that my strongest memories involve opportunities outside of the classroom. Whether it's the UROP program, intramural sports, or the arts, there are plenty of reasons to support MIT for future students.

Question 3: How did you choose the LFM Program for your support?

LFM is an amazing partnership between the MIT School of Engineering, the Sloan School of Management, and about two dozen manufacturing and operations partner companies. The program offers a very generous financial package to all LFM Fellows and I felt the need to contribute so this program can continue to thrive. Earlier this year, I had the honor of receiving the Charles Harrison Smith III prize from my peers in the LFM Program. This leadership award is named in memory of an LFM alumnus who tragically passed away after graduating from the program. In the spirit of that award, I decided to donate the monetary portion back to LFM where it can be used to support leadership activities at MIT.