Kaela Anderson Memorial Foundation
31855 Date Palm Dr
#3 PMB 101
Cathedral City, CA 92234
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Scholarship Award Recipents
Katie Pedersen from Seattle. WA (2008) - The Kaela Anderson Memorial Foundation's 2008 Moebius Scholarship recipient is Katie Pedersen from Seattle, Washington. Katie is a senior at Mount Rainer High School and will graduate in June 2009. Her educational goal is to study Photo Journalism at Brigham Young University. Her career goals include journalism and humanitarian aid. Her interest in Photo Journalism started in 2007 during a trip to Beijing where she helped to teach English to migrant children. Katie wrote, "I felt a special connection with the children and wanted to tell the whole world about their problems, and to help others see what little things they could do to make the world a better place."
Abby Misko of Muskego, WI (2007)- “I am so grateful for all of the care that I have been given. I strive daily to give back . . . I don’t enjoy talking about my challenges, but I want others to know that we must always go forward . . . .Don’t count the days, make each day count!” Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.
Brandon Murphy of Holliston, MA (2005) –
“Despite my complications, I have been able to overcome them and lead a normal life. My challenges don’t limit me that much at all . . . My successes prove that society’s stereotype of people with disabilities isn’t accurate at all. My goal is to continue to disprove this . . . “ Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI.
Rachel Leonard of Ft. Thomas, KY (2004) “I have never made exceptions for myself based upon having Moebius and I would not have it any other way. With this education, I plan to become a missionary educator. I plan to use my talents, my passion for people, my love for God and my Moebius as tools for blessing and serving all people.” Southeastern College, Lakeland, FL.
Joleen Hague of Mingo Junction, OH (2002) -
"I have chosen to be a teacher to influence the lives of children in a positive manner. Teaching my students to respect every single person, regardless of their differences, is the primary life lesson that I intend to instill in their hearts." West Liberty College, West Liberty, WV., Graduated 2003.
31855 Date Palm Dr
#3 PMB 101
Cathedral City, CA 92234
kamfscho
