What does this scholarship mean to you?
We think our 2021 scholarship recipients say it best…
“I am so honored and humbled to carry on Brian’s spirit within me. Through the good and the bad, I will always know he is looking out for me. I will make sure to keep being nice, trusting others and maintaining a good attitude- some great words to live by.
I’ve been so inspired by the Foundation and your family turning Brian’s tragedy into triumphs for students like me. I will never forget this day and I will never forget your advice to stay true to myself. One of the first things people say after me is I’ve got a great smile. After reading Brain’s book tonight, it sounds like he did too. I get the feeling we have a lot in common. I’ll be sure to keep flashing my smile and spreading happiness just like Brian.
Thank you again. It’s a blessing to have been the 1000 scholarship recipient and here’s to 1000 more in the future!”
Brady Wittig, 2021 Brian LaViolette Scholarship Recipient
“This scholarship means a lot to me. I can’t believe I was selected as a recipient. Receiving the scholarship means I have succeeded. A lot of people say there isn’t help out there, but this shows that there are others who help.”
Saraza Byake, Andrew Brownfield Scholarship of Honor Recipient pictured here with Jackie Summer, North High School’s guidance counselor (left)
“This scholarship means the world to me. Winning this scholarship means that I did not let adversity defeat me. I instead defeated adversity. It was not easy to do, but I did it and achieved everything I ever wanted to.”
Mason Vosters, Riley Garbe Scholarship recipient 2021
“This scholarship means to me that I have made an impact on my community and will continue to leave a path wherever I go in life”
Madisyn Hindermann, Mike Colalillo Scholarship of Honor
“It means a lot to me and shows all my hard work has been noticed and recognized. I am thankful for this award and the Auburn JROTC program”
Amari Hudson, Len Keller Scholarship of Honor, 2021 recipient
“This scholarship means a lot to me because it’s a driving force to keep me motivated to achieve all of my aspirations. I now understand and truly believe that hard work pays off”
Mansha Ghai, 2021 David Parmentier Pay it Forward Scholarship
“It is an honor to receive a scholarship that commemorates the accomplishments of heroes.”
Luke Johnson, 2021 Ken Stumpf Elmer Burr Scholarship of Honor recipient
“I want to express my gratitude and honor in being a recipient of this scholarship. I am both humbled and inspired by the story of Ken’s life. He epitomizes the person and physician I aspire to be someday. With the generosity of this scholarship fund, I feel my dreams becoming more of a reality. I know with such support; I can go forward and change lives as a physician just as Ken did.”
Mia Strazny, 2021 Ken Kubsch Scholarship recipient
