Rising high school sophomore Ulysses Hsu is a dedicated student and young philanthropist.
Ulysses’ journey with Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital started at the age of eight. Inspired by a friend battling cancer in hospital, he donated his eighth birthday money to LLUCH. This generous act gave birth to the Birthday Cluban initiative encouraging children to donate their birthday gifts to support the hospital. Since its inception, the club has raised tens of thousands of dollars and impacted the lives of young patients.
“From the moment I arrived at Loma Linda, I felt like I was part of a family,” Ulysses said. “The sense of community and support inspired me to create the Birthday Club. Seeing the joy my donations bring to other children is incredibly rewarding,” he added.
In addition to his philanthropic efforts, Ulysses is also an aspiring author and illustrator. During the pandemic, he wrote and published two children’s books: History of Science: All About Energy et History of Science: The Environment. His books aim to make learning science fun and accessible to young readers. Ulysses credits his two-year-old sister as a significant source of inspiration. In June, he donated $1,575 from his book sales to Loma Linda Children’s Hospital.
Currently residing in Houston, Texas, Ulysses is visiting California for a summer program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). In the future, he aspires to pursue a medical career with a particular interest in pediatrics or cardiology.
“I want to use my talents to give back to the community and do as much good as I can,” Ulysse said. “Loma Linda has always had a special place in my heart, and I hope to continue to support them in any way I can.”
