Join us for Ignite Atlanta on April 11, 2026.

#ElevateMeD Scholarship Event 

Atlanta, the city of dreams, join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026 as we continue to Ignite the flame growing in support of the ElevateMeD mission and vision.

Ignite is our multi-city fundraising initiative designed to amplify our mission in supporting cities across the US. Through Ignite, we blaze our path forward by connecting with new donors, sponsors, and schools.

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Opportunities to Give on 4/11/26

Fund-A-Need Paddle Raise

Close the afternoon by making a contribution during our Fund-A-Need Paddle Raise

Elevating the Future
of Medicine…
Together!

• EXPERIENCE an unforgettable afternoon complete with a full course meal, bottomless mimosas, and live entertainment as We Stand Together to elevate future physicians and transform healthcare from the ground up.

• CONNECT with the future of medicine, our ElevateMeD Scholars, as they join us from Emory and Morehouse.

• GIVE towards our mission by participating in our exciting live and funding a program need.

• CELEBRATE seven years of elevating medicine together with #ElevateMeD. 

*click + to learn more below

• Attire

  What to Wear

  Daytime Chic | Elevated Brunch Attire

• Parking

  Parking Instructions:
  Guests can self-park at the Parking Deck attached to the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Atlanta (275 Baker Street) Ventanas and the Hotel are a part of the same building and share the same address. There is an entrance to this Parking Deck at 311 Marietta Street Atlanta GA 30313.
  
  Once parked, please use any of the (3) Elevators inside the Parking Deck to go to Level 1. Exit the Elevator and walk straight to Baker Street - Take a left and you will see a sign for Ventanas on your left.

• Order of Events

  Welcome by Ignite Atlanta Event Chair & Board Member
  Dr. Jeshenna Watkins

  A Word from Our White Coat Sponsor
  Erica Acie, Truist

  Remarks from ElevateMeD Executive Director
  Jeffrey Armstrong

  BRUNCH

  “Standing Together” with ElevateMeD Scholars
  Dr. Christian Freeman, Aly Toure, Naomi Coles, and Onyinye Okonma

  LIVE AUCTION

  FUND-A-NEED

  Remarks from ElevateMeD Founder
  Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey

• Press Release

  Learn more about Ignite Atlanta in our official event press release.

• Why Support Ignite Atlanta?

  Funds proceeds will support the ElevateMeD Scholars Program, a multifaceted program designed to develop the next generation of physician leaders. Since 2020, the program has awarded over $1.5 Million in support to 90 students across the United States!

For more information about Ignite Atlanta email us at eventsatl@elevatemed.org.

Unable to Attend Ignite Atlanta?

If you are unable to attend this year’s Ignite Atlanta, we encourage you to check out other upcoming events and ways to get involved and support the next generation of physician leaders.

Line up

The Doctor's Note, Emory M4s

Dr. Jeshenna Watkins, Event Chair

Erica Acie, Truist

Jeffrey Armstrong, Executive Director

Subyn Novelle, Auctioneer

Dr. Christian Freeman, 2020 Scholar

Naomi Coles, 2025 Scholar

Aly Toure, 2025 Scholar

Onyinye Okonma, 2023 Scholar

Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey, Founder

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