The Valerie Fund: Nearly 20 Years of Changing Lives Through Scholarships

The Valerie Fund Scholarship Program

• 🏆 The Valerie Fund is celebrating nearly 20 years of its scholarship program, which has aided over 1,000 patients.
• 🎓 The program provides crucial financial support, allowing recipients to focus on their education without the added stress of medical expenses.

Impact on Recipients

• 💡 Willow Defalippo, a psychology graduate, credits the scholarship for enabling her to complete her degree, stating it was a "blessing" to have support.
• 🏥 The Valerie Fund supports children with cancer and blood disorders, linking families to nearby care facilities.
• 🚀 Jessica Moro, a public health graduate student, has received care from The Valerie Fund since childhood and continues to feel supported by the organization.

Program Growth and Future Goals

• 📈 Starting in 2006 with $12,000 and 16 recipients, the program has grown significantly.
• 💰 In its 19th year, the scholarship program awarded $700,000 to 140 young adults.
• 🌟 The organization aims to further grow the scholarship fund in its 20th year and looks forward to its 50th anniversary in 2026.