Thanks so much for visiting my fundraising page. All donations received from this major fundraising event, will be designated to support student scholarships at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU).

About Deidra A. Phyall - I am a proud 2005 graduate of WSSU, Life Member, 2021 Hall of Distinction Recipient of the National Alumni Association and a 40 Under 40 Award Recipient. In addition, I am a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and currently serve as the Corresponding Secretary and Scholarship Chair for the WSSU National Alumni Association Baltimore chapter. My commitment to WSSU extends beyond the Baltimore Chapter and it's not just about accolades, it's about ACTION. I previously served as the Eastern Region Secretary, the Chair of the WSSU Young Alumni Council (YAC) and the Chair of YAC 40 Under 40 Awards (2019 and 2021) where we raised over 100,000 for the WSSU Foundation and student scholarships. I am committed to the advancement of WSSU and appreciate your support and generosity.

About Winston-Salem State University: Winston-Salem State University fosters the creative thinking, analytical problem-solving, and depth of character needed to transform the world. Rooted in liberal education, WSSU's curriculum prepares students to be thought leaders who have the skills and knowledge needed to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Founded in 1892, WSSU is a historically Black constituent institution of the University of North Carolina with a rich tradition of contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic growth of North Carolina, the region, and beyond. Guided by the motto, “Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve,” WSSU develops leaders who advance social justice by serving the world with compassion and commitment. Some of WSSU achievements for 2023 are: Top 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in the US; #1 HBCU Division of Nursing in North Carolina; #1 HBCU for Bang for the Buck in the Southeast and the 2023 CIAA Men's Basketball Champions.