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Shining Star Scholarship Fund

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Organized by
Swiney
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$15,805
Raised

100% tax-deductibleNo fees

100% goes to scholarship recipients

Contributions

12
    WG

    Will Gallagher

    $500
    CM

    Conner Manley

    $2,500
    J&

    Jeannie & Mike Murphy

    $500
    A

    Anonymous

    $55
    DD

    Dan Dillard

    $100

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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Shining Star Scholarship
Published 4 months ago

Comments from contributors 9

Will Gallagher6 days ago
$500

There's no other way to put it, Steve was the man. Whether helping out or just being a friend, he was always dependable. If this scholarship helps one person that shares Steve's kindness get an education, the world will be a better place.

Conner Manley2 months ago
$2,500

Steve was a great friend and an amazing person whose kindness and potential will never be forgotten. His ability to excel, even while facing his challenges of addiction, spoke to his remarkable strength of character. Addiction impacts people from all walks of life. From what I’ve seen, the options available to those struggling is limited, especially for college students. I hope this scholarship can be used to help support and give options to others in similar situations.

Jeannie & Mike Murphy3 months ago
$500

We are forever grateful for the impact Steven had on our son @ MO S&T.

Dan Dillard3 months ago
$100

Love ya Brothers! Fraternal Brotherhood never ends!

Anonymous3 months ago
$50

Steven was a friend to everyone he met. He always had a positive attitude and wanted to help people any way he could. He made everyone around him feel important. He is greatly missed but I’m happy to help this positive cause in his name.