Kristina Lash Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Kristina Lash Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor the life and legacy of Kristy Lash, who passed away in August 2026 at the age of 49 after a courageous battle with aggressive breast cancer. Before becoming a registered nurse, she worked as an athletic trainer and teacher. Although she enjoyed these careers, she felt drawn to nursing and made the decision to return to school in her 40s to pursue her RN degree. She loved being a nurse, and even throughout her cancer treatment, one of her greatest hopes was to return to the profession she loved. Through this scholarship, we hope to carry forward Kristy's passion for nursing by supporting students pursuing their Registered Nurse (RN) degree. We recognize the dedication, hard work, and financial commitment required to enter this profession. Our goal is to help ease the financial burden of nursing education while honoring Kristy's legacy of compassion, service, and dedication to others. By investing in future nurses, we hope to continue the positive impact she made on her patients, colleagues, and community, keeping Kristy’s spirit alive.