Hundreds of students from Palos Verdes High School form a kidney shape to raise awareness for kidney health!
- Mar 25
- 2 min read
At Palos Verdes High School, a group of passionate and driven students is stepping into the future of medicine through the One in Seven Campaign.
In this post, we spotlight one of the great teams that organized an impactful Kidney Awareness Week at Palos Verdes High School to recognize National Kidney Month and World Kidney Day. The Awareness week culminated in a powerful, symbolic moment—an aerial photo of hundreds of students forming a kidney shape on the school field. This photo not only captured attention but also embodied the campaign’s mission: to unite the community, spark conversation, and emphasize the importance of kidney health and awareness. Watch our time-lapse video of hundreds of students organizing into a kidney shape for World Kidney Day!
Meet the team behind this inspiring initiative:
Suri Acharya is a junior with a strong passion for environmental science and healthcare. She serves as Commissioner of Sea King Family Pride in ASB, Vice President of Science National Honor Society, and President of her environmental advocacy club, Sustainable Society. Suri is deeply interested in how research and innovation can improve patient care, and she hopes to pursue a future in medicine, integrating biology, public health, and environmental science.
Olivia Jaco, also a junior, is a dedicated varsity cheerleader and the School Spirit Commissioner in ASB. She is passionate about bringing her school community together and plans to pursue a career in medicine, with a particular interest in dermatology. Olivia is excited to gain hands-on experience through the USC One-in-Seven Internship and to contribute to meaningful healthcare initiatives.
Gemma Finazzo is a junior who brings creativity and leadership to the team as the Junior Editor-in-Chief of Yearbook and a participant in the Be the Change Leadership program. Outside of school, she enjoys surfing and spending time with loved ones. Gemma hopes to pursue a career in healthcare, possibly in anesthesiology or cardiovascular surgery, and is driven to make a positive impact.
Bella Sachar, a senior, is passionate about skincare and prevention-focused medicine, with aspirations of becoming a dermatologist. She enjoys playing tennis, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends. Bella is eager to explore the medical field through the internship and expand her understanding of healthcare.
The NextGen Nephrology Team represents the future of medicine—students who are not waiting to make a difference, but are already doing it. Through leadership, creativity, and compassion, they are helping to build a more informed and healthier community.
Because awareness is the first step—and together, we can make a difference.
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