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Isabella Suhar
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FinalistBio
Hi there! My name is Isabella Suhar, but most people call me Bella. I am a motivated and driven senior at Severna Park High School on the way to becoming a Pediatric Cardiologist that specializes is Postural Orthodontist Tachycardia Syndrome(POTS).
In 2016 I was diagnosed with POTS. The journey has been difficult and answers came only after years of countless doctors visits, medications, research, products, therapies and treatments. Although these experiences have made things difficult, they have only motivated me to help children with POTS and other chronic disorders can have hope, effective treatment options and knowledge to be empowered to reach their own goals in life and the advocates who support them.
This has inspired me to create the non-profit organization called Perfectly Potsie. The goal of this organization is to advocate, support, and spread awareness for POTS.
I absolutely love spending time with animals and my sisters! I have a seven year old Portuguese Water Dog who I go on walks to the park and beach with. Whenever I can, I love volunteering at local organizations such as the Ronald McDonald House and the Kris Leigh Assisted Living Center to communicate and build relationships with the individuals there.
I am a great candidate for these scholarships because of my drive and passion for these topics. The money I would gain would give me money go to college and decrease the amount of debt after school. My hope is to reach individuals around the world with chronic illnesses and need your help to make that happen.
Education
Severna Park High
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
- Biological/Biosystems Engineering
Career
Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
The role I want to have in Hospital and Health Care long-term is to be a pediatric cardiologist that specializes in postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.
Physical Therapist Aid
Severna Park Physical Therapy2022 – 2022I work as a mother’s helper, nanny, and babysitter. I work after school, on the weekends, and throughout the summer.
Bella’s Nannying Service2016 – Present8 years
Sports
Basketball
Club2015 – 20194 years
Softball
Club2014 – 20162 years
Field Hockey
Club2014 – 20195 years
Research
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Perfectly Potsie — I research topics and information on Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome through reading, watching videos, and talking to individuals. This helps gather information for writing articles on the website.2020 – Present
Arts
Severna Park Middle School Festival Band
Music2016 – 2019
Public services
Public Service (Politics)
Severna Park Middle School Student Government Association — I was an executive officer for this organization.2016 – 2019Public Service (Politics)
Severna Park High School Student Government Association — I am the ambassador for this organization.2019 – PresentVolunteering
Orphan Grain Train — My role was to organize drives around our community collecting stuffed animals, toiletries, home goods, etc.2022 – PresentVolunteering
Ronald McDonald House — I organize and run events for students at the high school to come and visit or make things for the children.2019 – PresentVolunteering
Kris Leigh Assisted Living Center — I organize and run events for our high school to volunteer at least once every month.2020 – PresentVolunteering
Independent — My role is to package and buy Thanksgiving Day dinner foods to distribute throughout the apartment building.2016 – PresentVolunteering
Mariners Chruch — I am a Sunday school children and worship ministry volunteer.2017 – PresentAdvocacy
Independent — I am the founder and CEO of "Perfectly Potsie."2020 – Present
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Entrepreneurship
Bold Reflection Scholarship
In 2014 I started getting awful headaches and stomach cramps. Every morning I would wake up nauseated and the headaches would often turn to migraines. After months of seeing many doctors, attending consults, and completing research, I was misdiagnosed with an illness called Consistent Daily Migraines. But as time went on my symptoms started growing.
My days were not only filled with relentless headaches, I became lightheaded, suffered from constant nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and more. After visits to the pediatrician, ENT, cardiologist, neurologist, chiropractor, physical therapy, acupuncturist, and more, we found a cardiologist that specializes in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. I was diagnosed with POTS in 2016.
POTS is a invisible chronic illness that affects blood flow through abnormally rising an individuals heart rate after sitting up or standing and decreasing their blood pressure. Since this is an invisible illness I have gotten comments like “your just faking it” and “you are just being overdramatic” but that is not true at all.
Although I have experienced many difficulties with this illness, I am so grateful for the wonderful opportunities it has given me! I have been able to listen to other stories and share my story with multiple individuals all across the world! I started a small business called Perfectly Potsie with the goal to advocate, support, and spread awareness for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome through providing advice and organizing events.
It has given me a passion to do whatever I can so that children with POTS and other chronic illnesses can have hope, effective treatment options and knowledge to be empowered to reach their own goals in life and the advocates who support them.
I hope to support this goal through going to college and becoming a Pediatric Neurologist that specializes in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.