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.
Joshua and Nathan – In Honor of Gayle Ashbridge
Joshua and Nathan are using their funding for Allen’s Martial Arts.Gayle has devoted countless hours to Project iAm and all of our events. Theres never a time we have to ask her for anything, she simply reaches out and says put me where you need me. She has been an avid supporter of this organization in every way that is necessary to succeed. Having the loyalty and support from people like Gayle, make it possible for Nathan and Joshua to receive funding from Project iAm.
Hadi – In Honor of Jeff Birdsell
Hadi is involved with services in the Promedica Early Autism Program. Jeff Birdsell came to us originally as a beer representative and has become so much more to our organization. Jeff has spent countless hours offering his assistance, donating goods, and spending extra time to publicize and make sure our events run smoothly. Having an organization that is 100% volunteer run, can only work with people like Jeff a part of it!
Lincoln – In Honor of Micki Smith
Lincoln is using his funding for Speech Therapy. Mrs. Smith came to us in the last couple years and is one of the most faithful and hardworking volunteers we have ever had. Ms. Smith has consistently volunteered at every event before, during, and after she was needed. Her dedication and time to Project iAm has allowed us to raise the funds to help children like Lincoln!
Karys and Kai – In Honor of Bruce Boerst
Kai and Karys are using their funding for continued therapy at the Firelands Medical Center. Bruce has been a right hand man of Project iAm for several years now. He singlehandedly rallies the troops and provides several volunteers for all of our events. He is trustworthy and loyal and takes time away from his job and his many responsibilities in order to help all of the children that Project iAm seeks to fund. Without his tireless volunteering, Karys and Kai would not have been able to have the funding available to them that they are.
Mackenzie – In Honor of Brandon Saba
Mackenzie used her treatment funding for the SAIL program. Brandon is a manager and Bar 145 and has been actively involved in Project iAm for the last few years. Brandon comes to us when there is an event that needs some special Project iAm attention and has earned thousands of dollars for our organization by allowing us to be involved. He is an avid fan of this charity and supports us personally and professionally. Without Brandon, we would not have the funds we have to help Mae and all of our Project iAm children!
Muhaimin – In Honor of Micki Smith
Muhaimin used his funding for his treatment received from the Promedica Early Autism Program. Mrs. Smith came to us in the last couple years and is one of the most faithful and hardworking volunteers we have ever had. Ms. Smith has consistently volunteered at every event both before, during, and after she was needed. Her dedication and time to Project iAm has allowed us to raise the funds to help children like Muhaimin.
Trevor – In Honor of Kristi Marie
Trevor is using his funding for the Early Autism Program at Promedica. Krisis vibrant and cheerful attitude toward life and love came to us a few years back as she volunteered not only as a musician, but also as a hard working team member for Project iAm. She is always promoting, donating time and money, and spreading the word of our organization and what it stands for.
Ethan and Mara – In Honor of Rachel Southworth
Ethan and Mara will be using their scholarship for Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatments.Mr. Southworth has continuously supported Project iAm, even from Atlanta, Georgia. Rachel and all the Skid Row guys have used social media to introduce Project iAm to fans across the world. In addition to the donations they have given, the mere idea that these busy rock stars would take the time to support a local charity in Toledo, Ohio, has meant more to us than they will ever know. Without the continuous support of Mr. Southworth, Mara and Ethan would not be able to receive a renewal of this scholarship.
Oliver – In Honor of David Baker
Mr. Baker came to us in the last couple years and is one of the most faithful and hardworking volunteers we have ever had. Mr. Baker was never a person who said maybe but instead just a simple, you know Ill do whatever you need. His full time career as an attorney and his avid community involvement, especially with children, made him one of the most respected young men in our area. Much to our devastation, Mr. Baker suddenly passed away a couple weeks ago, just as our committee had decided we wanted to honor him for his dedication to Project iAm. It is very regretful that we could not share our gratitude with him personally, but we hope this scholarship will give his family comfort and inspiration as to the great young man they raised.. His dedication and time to Project iAm has allowed us to raise the funds to help children like Oliver.
Cedric – In Honor of Alan Mueller
Cedric will be using his funding toward his summer program.Mr. Mueller came to us in the last couple years and was one of the most faithful and hardworking volunteers we ever had. Mr. Mueller didnt come from much, often had to borrow money for transportation to events, and never complained about a thing. He offered his time during all hours of every event and was so grateful to be a part of this organization. It is because of him, that Cedric is able to receive funding today.