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Marissa Boyan Foundation
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AWARDS 2008
Scholarships
This year, the Fund awarded two $750 scholarships to two Bethel Park High School Seniors who demonstrated selflessness when they donated their senior cross country award to the Scholarship Fund. Congratulations to Blaire Volbers and Jessa Koch.
Library Book Series
The Fund also donated a series of books to the Independence Middle School Library called "Sports Stars With Heart" It explores contemporary sports stars in a personal historical way, but it also focuses on their charitable efforts outside of the sports world.
Whiskey Rebellion
Canon-McMillan Cross Country Team holds the Whiskey Rebellion 5K Run & Walk every year. This year, the MB Foundation is sponsoring the t-shirts for this event. This event supports the Canon-McMillan High School Cross Country Team and includes a rolling course through the streets of Canonsburg prior to the Independence Day parade.
AWARDS 2009
Scholarships
This year, the Fund is awarding nine student athletes who were nominated by their coach or teacher who thought highly enough about each student to provide a written biography accounting the four core points of our vision: perseverance, athleticism, intelligence, and dedication. The award tier system is as follows:
1st Prize = $750 scholarship
Runner-up Prize = $550 scholarship
2nd runner-up Prize = $350 scholarship
Winners will be posted and awarded by July20, 2009.
Library Book Series
The Fund committed a monetary donation to several local school libraries, including Canon-McMillan, Bethel Park Washington, Trinity, McGuffey, Chartiers Houston and Peters Township. Bethel Park has committed to purchasing a series of books called "Sports Stars with Heart," which is a series by the World Almanac that profiles the life and career of sports stars, focusing on their upbringing, leadership abilities, and charity work. Some notable athletes include Steve Nash (NBA), LaDainian Tomlinson (NFL), and Derek Jeter (MLB).
Whiskey Rebellion
Canon-McMillan Cross Country Team holds the Whiskey Rebellion 5K Run & Walk every year. For the second consecutive year, the MB Foundation is sponsoring T-shirts for this event. This event supports the Canon-McMillan High School Cross Country Team and includes a rolling course through the streets of Canonsburg prior to the Independence Day parade.
Venice Church Bible School
An award went to Venice Presbyterian Church to be used towards their Vacation Bible School program. This church was selected based on their need for funding to facilitate a summer bible school for school-aged children. As a historical reminder, Marissa Boyan was an active supporter of Venice Church and the Summer bible School Program.
Memorial Plaque
A memorial plaque will be displayed in the Canon-McMillan natatorium in Marissa’s honor. Joe Pruce will be contacted to design and gather quotations for the plaque.
Encounter Uganda
Christ Church at Grove Farm is now entering its last year of a ten year commitment to the nation of Uganda, where they concentrate their efforts primarily in the Bunyoro-Kitara region. Their purpose in Uganda is to share and to teach and to provide the tools necessary for progress both physically and spiritually. Committed Christians from all denominations who feel God's call to share their faith, their skills, and their love in Africa, are welcome to apply for a place on the Team. This year, the Fund sponsored Brent McAuliffe to participate in this program. We look forward to posting pictures of his experience this fall.
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