Student Stories

"This opportunity will allow me to move forward into a higher level of education while limiting the stress of financial needs."

"I am passionate about health, and I want to make a difference in Athletes' lives by teaching them how to train their bodies to not get hurt, and if they do get hurt, help them heal in a way that they come out better and stronger."

"I hope to one day pay it forward by giving the best care I can provide as a nurse and one day a CRNA."

"I really cannot express in words how much this means to me."

"I've been working up to this moment my whole life and it just means a lot to me because it marks the beginning of a new chapter of my journey."

"Living in Laveen and going to school at Mesa Community College means that I'm on the road longer than I'm attending classes, and it's really important to me to come to school in-person, not only to learn, but to invigorate and inspire myself to be the best that I can."

"Knowing that there is a mentor looking out for me and wanting the best for me and my educational journey, brings me immense relief and appreciation."

"This award will help me ease my financial blockades within education and motivate me to work hard on my studies and personal skills with technology."

"I thank you and genuinely want to do no less than my best effort to make this wonderful foundation proud in my endeavors!"

"Instead of letting me give up, you have given me some breathing room to focus on my studies and not feel overwhelmed with how I am going to get through it all."