Shining Star Scholarship Fund

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Organized by
Swiney
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$10,000
Raised

100% tax-deductibleNo fees

100% goes to scholarship recipients

Contributions

1
    JT

    Jake Tullock

    $10,000

Our goal

Steven was a beaming light of positivity who touched countless lives before his passing. He was only 21 years old. Tragically his death was linked to the devastating fentanyl crisis. Steven once said he wouldn’t change any of the difficulties he encountered with his substance abuse. He felt the struggle had made him a better and more empathetic person. Addiction is an awful disease that rips apart families, causes financial strain, and cuts many lives short. Substance abuse can be difficult to stop and hard to stay away from, but recovery is possible. Those who pursue recovery often have to demonstrate incredible willpower and drive, and they should be encouraged to maintain their sobriety and take back their lives. This fund will be used to create a scholarship that aims to honor an incredible son who passed from a drug overdose by supporting those who are sober or have lost a loved one to substance abuse.
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Comments from contributors 1

Jake Tullock21 days ago
$10,000

Steven was smarter than me, kinder than me, and always knew what to say. Addiction is an issue that’s easy to distance ourselves from. It’s easy to see someone on the side of the road and think demeaning thoughts about them. I’m still guilty of it to this day. On paper, it looks like there’s options to help people who are struggling with addiction. I can tell you firsthand, there are very few, if any, designed to help those who are pursuing a higher education. This fund aims to change that.