The Michael’s Way Scholarship Program was established to further support the student’s college aspirations. Thanks to Flyers Charities for sponsoring our first year! You can read more about our 2022 Scholarship winners here.

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The Michael’s Way Scholarship Program was established to further support the student’s college aspirations. This was our second year and we received over 130 applications. The $5,000 Scholarships were sent directly to the institution. Please read more about our 2023 recipients below:

A huge thank you to our Board Members for sponsoring 5 scholarships! Thank you to everyone who applied and congratulations to the following 2023 Scholarship Recipients:

	Shamari Brazile Diagnosed at 13 years old with Osteosarcoma. Enrolled at George Washington University Honors Program majoring in International Affairs. “Every so often, I think back to the younger version of myself who didn’t worry about the future. But, then I remember that I am a product of my environment. I am made from my war. And no matter who I am or what I’ve been through, I will still become the best version of myself.”
	Jack Hagemeister Diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the age of 14. Will attend University of Southern California in the Fall. “People who have never experienced cancer think it’s a solo battle to win, but I know better. After my experience with leukemia- more than two years of treatment, not attending school Freshman year, 50 plus nights in the hospital- I know my community is what got me through.”
	Aurora Kimball At the age of 7, she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Enrolled at Berry College as a double major in the pre-vet track of Animal Science and Biology. “Meeting her was the greatest gift that I could have ever received while in that hospital. She showed me how to be brave even in the toughest of times. I will forever be grateful for how much she helped me fight through my diagnosis.”
	Mackenzie Levi Diagnosed with Medulloblastoma at 2 years old. Attending Christopher Newport University in the Fall with plans to become a pediatric doctor. “Being a teenager and requiring multiple procedures and checkups led me to become anxious about doctors’ visits. I was waiting for the next shoe to drop because I understood what it meant, and the thoughts of a treasure chest visit didn’t soothe me like it did when I was young.”
	Luke Vazdauskas In 2020, he was diagnosed with B Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma. Will attend Bowdoin College in the Fall. “Soccer had always been the sport I loved, but now I couldn’t play it. So instead, my father and I began to play table tennis. My dad will tell you that the games were close, but his bald sixteen-year-old son was still crushing him despite undergoing chemo.”

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A huge thank you to our Board Members for sponsoring 5 scholarships! Thank you to everyone who applied and congratulations to the following 2023 Scholarship Recipients:

“Every so often, I think back to the younger version of myself who didn’t worry about the future. But, then I remember that I am a product of my environment. I am made from my war. And no matter who I am or what I’ve been through, I will still become the best version of myself.”

“People who have never experienced cancer think it’s a solo battle to win, but I know better. After my experience with leukemia- more than two years of treatment, not attending school Freshman year, 50 plus nights in the hospital- I know my community is what got me through.”

“Meeting her was the greatest gift that I could have ever received while in that hospital. She showed me how to be brave even in the toughest of times. I will forever be grateful for how much she helped me fight through my diagnosis.”

“Being a teenager and requiring multiple procedures and checkups led me to become anxious about doctors’ visits. I was waiting for the next shoe to drop because I understood what it meant, and the thoughts of a treasure chest visit didn’t soothe me like it did when I was young.”

“Soccer had always been the sport I loved, but now I couldn’t play it. So instead, my father and I began to play table tennis. My dad will tell you that the games were close, but his bald sixteen-year-old son was still crushing him despite undergoing chemo.”