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Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund, San Diego, CA (2026)

03/11/2026

Honored to highlight Career Day speaker Patrick G. Fulgham, Founder of 1C13 Incorporated, who volunteered his time to pour into Mission Bay High School students during the Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund’s annual Career Day on Thursday, February 5, 2026. With dual master’s degrees in Education and Management, Patrick brings deep experience in the nonprofit sector and a mission-driven focus on serving poverty-stricken families and underprivileged youth facing limited educational resources.

Patrick shared how those inequities inspired him to build 1C13 Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing support, access, and opportunity—what he calls “a gift that keeps giving.” He also stressed how clear and concise communication, paired with a broad, empathetic perspective, are essential skills that transfer to every area of life and leadership.

As part of Career Day, Mission Bay freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors engaged with professionals across animal welfare, non-profit administration, law, communication, marketing, fundraising, education, engineering, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Mission Bay student ambassadors escorted speakers to classrooms where they led 15–20 minute presentations and Q&A, while the Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund provided breakfast and lunch to support a full day of learning and connection.

We are honored to partner with leaders like Patrick who model service, resilience, and intentional post-secondary planning for the next generation.

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03/11/2026

Honored to highlight Career Day speaker Andrea Serrano Salas, a Registered Behavioral Therapy Tech and SPCC Paraprofessional with the San Diego Center for Children, who volunteered her time to speak with Mission Bay High School students during the Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund’s annual Career Day on Thursday, February 5, 2026. With an A.S. in Biology and a B.S. in Microbiology, Andrea works in mental and behavioral health, supporting youth through evidence-based care and compassionate connection.

Andrea shared how growing up in a family of healthcare professionals and being taught to help and support others inspired her to pursue a career in health care, always envisioning herself serving people who need it most. She explained how everyday decisions and actions are shaped by psychological factors that affect both our mental and physical health, and how her skills in understanding behavior and providing support are deeply transferable to daily life and relationships.

She spoke about the fulfillment she finds in helping those in need and offering support in ways that improve not only her clients’ lives but also the lives of those around them. During Career Day, Mission Bay freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors engaged with professionals from animal welfare, non-profit administration, law, communication, marketing, fundraising, education, engineering, real estate, and entrepreneurship, as speakers rotated through classrooms for 15–20 minute presentations plus Q&A. Mission Bay student ambassadors escorted speakers throughout the day, and the Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund provided breakfast and lunch to support a full day of learning and connection.

We are grateful to Andrea and all of our speakers for modeling empathy, service, and intentional post-secondary planning for the next generation.

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03/11/2026

Honored to spotlight Career Day speaker Mike Howard, CEO of Jetsetter Charter Jet Service, who volunteered his time to speak with Mission Bay High School students during the Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund’s annual Career Day on Thursday, February 5, 2026. As a leader in private aviation, Mike shared how he built a company and life around finding the right niche and stepping boldly into leadership.

Mike talked with students about the power of sales and self-advocacy, reminding them that every day you are either being sold or selling yourself on something—and that learning sales can help you “conquer anything.” He also emphasized that the greatest satisfaction in his career comes from helping others, a message that resonated across every classroom he visited.

During Career Day, Mission Bay freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors heard from a diverse lineup of professionals in animal welfare, non-profit administration, law, communication, marketing, fundraising, education, engineering, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Mission Bay student ambassadors escorted speakers to classrooms, where they led 15–20 minute presentations followed by Q&A, while the Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund provided breakfast and lunch for all participants.

We’re grateful to Mike and all of our speakers for sharing their journeys, lessons, and encouragement, and for helping students see what’s possible with intentional post-secondary planning.

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CareerDay

03/11/2026

Honored to spotlight Career Day speaker Denise Wright-Huston, M.A., a bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist with San Diego Unified School District, who graciously volunteered her time to pour into Mission Bay High School students on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Denise shared how she discovered speech-language pathology near the end of college through a family friend, and how that conversation led her into a field that perfectly aligned with her values and strengths. She also highlighted how SLPs work across medical, educational, private practice, corporate, publishing/marketing, and entrepreneurial settings, and how the communication and social-pragmatic skills at the heart of her profession are highly transferable to everyday life.

During the Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund’s annual Career Day at Mission Bay High School, freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors rotated through sessions featuring speakers from animal welfare, non-profit administration, law, communication, marketing, fundraising, education, engineering, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Mission Bay student ambassadors escorted speakers between classrooms, where they led 15–20 minute presentations followed by Q&A, while the Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund provided breakfast and lunch for all participants.

Denise spoke about the joy she finds in helping children strengthen their communication and social skills, and the pride she feels when students recognize their own progress and families experience a better quality of life because of improved communication at home. We are deeply grateful to Denise and all of our speakers for modeling purpose-driven careers and helping students see what’s possible when they invest in their post-secondary paths.

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03/11/2026

Honored to highlight Career Day speaker Patrick G. Fulgham, Founder of 1C13 Incorporated, who volunteered his time to pour into Mission Bay High School students during the Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund’s annual Career Day on Thursday, February 5, 2026. With dual master’s degrees in Education and Management, Patrick brings deep experience in the nonprofit sector and a mission-driven focus on serving poverty-stricken families and underprivileged youth facing limited educational resources.

Patrick shared how those inequities inspired him to build 1C13 Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing support, access, and opportunity—what he calls “a gift that keeps giving.” He also stressed how clear and concise communication, paired with a broad, empathetic perspective, are essential skills that transfer to every area of life and leadership.

As part of Career Day, Mission Bay freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors engaged with professionals across animal welfare, non-profit administration, law, communication, marketing, fundraising, education, engineering, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Mission Bay student ambassadors escorted speakers to classrooms where they led 15–20 minute presentations and Q&A, while the Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund provided breakfast and lunch to support a full day of learning and connection.

We are honored to partner with leaders like Patrick who model service, resilience, and intentional post-secondary planning for the next generation.

Photo credit 📸

03/10/2026

Honored to highlight Career Day speaker Andrea Serrano Salas, a Registered Behavioral Therapy Tech and SPCC Paraprofessional with the San Diego Center for Children, who volunteered her time to speak with Mission Bay High School students during the Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund’s annual Career Day on Thursday, February 5, 2026. With an A.S. in Biology and a B.S. in Microbiology, Andrea works in mental and behavioral health, supporting youth through evidence-based care and compassionate connection.

Andrea shared how growing up in a family of healthcare professionals and being taught to help and support others inspired her to pursue a career in health care, always envisioning herself serving people who need it most. She explained how everyday decisions and actions are shaped by psychological factors that affect both our mental and physical health, and how her skills in understanding behavior and providing support are deeply transferable to daily life and relationships.

She spoke about the fulfillment she finds in helping those in need and offering support in ways that improve not only her clients’ lives but also the lives of those around them. During Career Day, Mission Bay freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors engaged with professionals from animal welfare, non-profit administration, law, communication, marketing, fundraising, education, engineering, real estate, and entrepreneurship, as speakers rotated through classrooms for 15–20 minute presentations plus Q&A. Mission Bay student ambassadors escorted speakers throughout the day, and the Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund provided breakfast and lunch to support a full day of learning and connection.

We are grateful to Andrea and all of our speakers for modeling empathy, service, and intentional post-secondary planning for the next generation.

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03/10/2026

Honored to spotlight Career Day speaker Mike Howard, CEO of Jetsetter Charter Jet Service, who volunteered his time to speak with Mission Bay High School students during the Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund’s annual Career Day on Thursday, February 5, 2026. As a leader in private aviation, Mike shared how he built a company and life around finding the right niche and stepping boldly into leadership.

Mike talked with students about the power of sales and self-advocacy, reminding them that every day you are either being sold or selling yourself on something—and that learning sales can help you “conquer anything.” He also emphasized that the greatest satisfaction in his career comes from helping others, a message that resonated across every classroom he visited.

During Career Day, Mission Bay freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors heard from a diverse lineup of professionals in animal welfare, non-profit administration, law, communication, marketing, fundraising, education, engineering, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Mission Bay student ambassadors escorted speakers to classrooms, where they led 15–20 minute presentations followed by Q&A, while the Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund provided breakfast and lunch for all participants.

We’re grateful to Mike and all of our speakers for sharing their journeys, lessons, and encouragement, and for helping students see what’s possible with intentional post-secondary planning.

Photo credit 📸
CareerDay

03/10/2026

Honored to spotlight Career Day speaker Denise Wright-Huston, M.A., a bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist with San Diego Unified School District, who graciously volunteered her time to pour into Mission Bay High School students on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Denise shared how she discovered speech-language pathology near the end of college through a family friend, and how that conversation led her into a field that perfectly aligned with her values and strengths. She also highlighted how SLPs work across medical, educational, private practice, corporate, publishing/marketing, and entrepreneurial settings, and how the communication and social-pragmatic skills at the heart of her profession are highly transferable to everyday life.

During the Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund’s annual Career Day at Mission Bay High School, freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors rotated through sessions featuring speakers from animal welfare, non-profit administration, law, communication, marketing, fundraising, education, engineering, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Mission Bay student ambassadors escorted speakers between classrooms, where they led 15–20 minute presentations followed by Q&A, while the Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund provided breakfast and lunch for all participants.

Denise spoke about the joy she finds in helping children strengthen their communication and social skills, and the pride she feels when students recognize their own progress and families experience a better quality of life because of improved communication at home. We are deeply grateful to Denise and all of our speakers for modeling purpose-driven careers and helping students see what’s possible when they invest in their post-secondary paths.

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03/10/2026

For the eighth year in a row, the Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund proudly hosted its annual Career Day at Mission Bay High School on Thursday, February 5, 2026, connecting students with real-world professionals and possibilities beyond graduation. High school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors had the opportunity to explore a wide range of career paths and reflect on the importance of thoughtful post-secondary planning as they look toward their futures.

Our incredible speakers represented diverse fields including animal welfare, non-profit administration, law, communication, marketing, fundraising, education, engineering, real estate, and entrepreneurship, rotating through classrooms to share their journeys and the key experiences that led them to their current careers. Mission Bay student ambassadors helped guide speakers to their classrooms throughout the day, where each guest delivered 15–20 minute presentations followed by a 5-minute Q&A, giving students space to ask thoughtful questions and envision themselves in these roles.

We were also honored to provide breakfast and lunch for all participants as a small token of appreciation for the time, energy, and wisdom invested into the Mission Bay High School community. Thank you to our speakers, student ambassadors, school staff, and supporters who make this day possible year after year and help keep Terrell’s legacy of service, mentorship, and opportunity alive.

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03/10/2026

For the eighth year in a row, the Terrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund proudly hosted its annual Career Day at Mission Bay High School on Thursday, February 5, 2026, connecting students with real-world professionals and possibilities beyond graduation. High school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors had the opportunity to explore a wide range of career paths and reflect on the importance of thoughtful post-secondary planning as they look toward their futures.

Our incredible speakers represented diverse fields including animal welfare, non-profit administration, law, communication, marketing, fundraising, education, engineering, real estate, and entrepreneurship, rotating through classrooms to share their journeys and the key experiences that led them to their current careers. Mission Bay student ambassadors helped guide speakers to their classrooms throughout the day, where each guest delivered 15–20 minute presentations followed by a 5-minute Q&A, giving students space to ask thoughtful questions and envision themselves in these roles.

We were also honored to provide breakfast and lunch for all participants as a small token of appreciation for the time, energy, and wisdom invested into the Mission Bay High School community. Thank you to our speakers, student ambassadors, school staff, and supporters who make this day possible year after year and help keep Terrell’s legacy of service, mentorship, and opportunity alive.

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05/19/2025

We're thrilled to announce that Patrick Fulgham has been selected as the 2025 recipient of theTerrell L. Bruce Memorial Fund’s “Outstanding Supporter of the Year” award.Patrick Fulgham’s dedication to our mission and his unwavering commitment to upliftingyouth and the broader community have set a new standard for volunteerism andleadership. Over the past several years, Patrick has actively participated in and helped elevate a number of our signature events:• 2023 Health and Wellness Event for the Nathaniel M. Kirkland LeadershipInstitute: Patrick brought his unique perspective as a professional athlete and nonprofit founder, inspiring attendees with his story of resilience and personal growth through sports and fitness.• “Fun at the Ballpark” Event at Petco Park: Patrick joined us as we cheered on the SanDiego Padres against the Arizona Diamondbacks, helping to create a memorable day for our youth participants and their families.• Annual “Career Day” at Mission Bay High School (2024 & 2025): As a guest speaker, Patrick captivated students with his journey from football to bodybuilding. He shared how his athletic career opened doors to community service, travel, and professionalopportunities, including his work as a judge for fitness competitions and his leadership of his own nonprofit organization. Patrick’s story is one of transformation and purpose. His achievements as an IFBB Pro and head judge for MuscleContest have taken him across the globe, but it is his passion for giving back-especially through youth mentorship and nonprofit work-that truly distinguishes him from the rest.Patrick’s commitment to service is evident in every facet of his work. Whether he is speaking to students at Career Days, leading wellness initiatives, or supporting our Fund’s programs, Patrick exemplifies the values of compassion, leadership, and resilience.We are deeply grateful for Patrick’s continued partnership and the positive example he sets for our entire community. Thank you, Patrick, for being a true champion of service and an inspiration to all.

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