Celebrating our scholarship recipients.
Every name on this page represents a story of perseverance, hope, and community support. Each recipient reminds us how your generosity opens doors and changes lives. Explore our scholarship recipients by year, and join us in celebrating the difference we’re making together.
Calvin and Auhmir – In Honor of Valerie Vetter
These brothers are new to our organization and are using funding for sensory items for a play room. Maumee Tackle has been a supporter of Acoustics for Autism since we began in 2008. Now with our expansion, the cooperation between businesses is imperative to our success. We appreciate their willingness to always allow us to operate to the best of our ability!
Aiden – In Honor of Robin Kamlani
Aiden is a new recipient of a Project iAm scholarship and is using funding to attend the Bittersweet Farms Summer Program. Robin is the owner of Uptown Salon on W. Wayne Street and has graciously allowed us to take over her space during Acoustics for Autism. We all know it takes a village, and we could not be more appreciative that we are to Robin and her business for allowing the craziness of the first weekend in March!
Devin – Renewal In Honor of Dani Herrara
Devin is back with Project iAm and loves the program through Agility Angels! Dani has been a donor of her great talent for many years to Acoustics for Autism and we are so lucky to have her support. Although shes suffered many medical setbacks herself, she continues to give back to the community and share her amazing art with the world.
Olive – Renewal In Honor of Dani Herrara
Olive started Swim lessons with Safe Splash last year and LOVES it and has made great progress! Reggie has been one of our go to guys for as long as weve been in existence. No matter what the task, Reggie is there to help out and make sure our events go off without a hitch!
Brandon – Renewal In Honor of Brandon Morris
Brandon will be again soaring to new adventures with the Capable Kids Summer Program in 2025! Brandon Morris has been an avid supporter and fan of Acoustics for Autism, lending us his technical, graphical, and , web talent for nearly 10 years. We are so happy to have both of these Brandons on Team iAm!
Silas – Renewal In Honor of Sue Daudelin
Oliver is new to our iAm family and is following in his sisters footsteps by beginning swim lessons at Safe Splash Swim School. Sue has been a volunteer since day one at two of our biggest events every year. Sue is always there, always smiling, and always willing to do what we need for a successful venture!
Ryan – Renewal In Honor of The Turner Family
Ryan is very excited to be returning to Bittersweet Farm for their summer program. The Turners have helped us over the years with everything from volunteering, donating, tax preparation, and graphic needs. The Turners have been long time supporters and we are so grateful to have them in our corner!
Ben – Renewal In Honor of Gary Wagner
As one of our older kids, Ben is using therapy for at home care until such time as he is able to on his own. Gary Wagner has one of the toughest jobs during Acoustics for Autism, as he runs sound in Buster Browns. This is one of the smallest and busiest venues for our huge concert and Gary is the ultimate professional who constantly works to make this a flawless eventand he NEVER complains. We are lucky to have Gary in our corner!
Virginia – In Honor of Valerie Vetter
This is Virginias first scholarship from Project iAm and is attending the summer program at Saras Garden! Val is a newer volunteer, but that doesnt stop her from being a force! She has stepped up in a much needed area of need as our vendor coordinator. Thanks to Val, we have more personal contact and direction with our Vendors at AFA and we are so happy she has risen to the occasion!
Aithan – Renewal In Honor of Rita Seferian
Aithan is using funding for much needed orthotic leg braces. As you all know, everyones favorite Aunt left us much too early. But we continue to honor her and her contributions to Project iAm with this scholarship for Aithan!