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.
Shamus – In Honor of Dave Carpenter
Shamus will be using his funds for the ASNO program. Project iAm was initially formed for a benefit; the name, Acoustics for Autism, was created one night while Nicole and Dave were talking music and helping children. Dave is the musical organizer behind Acoustics for Autism and has donated his time and energy to making it a success. Always a performer at all our events, Dave and his wife Rebecca have given Project iAm more than one could ever imagine.
Ethan and Mara – In Honor of Rachel Bolan Southworth
Ethan and Mara are twins using their funding toward biomedical treatments with the Biometrical Energy Center Program. Mr. Southworth, better known as the bassist and songwriter for Skid Row, helped make our dream this fall a reality. When asked if Skid Row would support Project iAm, he agreed without hesitation and promoted our event, gaining national attention and new supporters.
Luke and Lily – In Honor of Mike Crompton
Luke and Lily are twins using their funds toward the CHIPs Program. Mr. Crompton has supported Project iAm through his Wendys franchise by offering financial support and national exposure. His dedication helped make Acoustics for AutismPlugged In! a success and opened new doors for the future.
Mason and Maddox – In Honor of Napoleon Harley-Davidson
Mason and Maddox are twins using their funds toward treatment at Toledo Hearing and Speech Center. Napoleon Harley-Davidson and Karen Huss have supported us from the beginning, promoting Project iAm and sponsoring a Harley run at this years Acoustics for AutismPlugged In!
Alex – In Honor of Michael Glabicki
Alex is using his scholarship money toward the CHIP program. Michael Glabicki, the lead singer and genius behind the band Rusted Root, has been an avid supporter of Project iAm since our beginning. Michael has played two concerts for Project iAm, the second at his request. Because of his influence on the music world, he has brought national attention to Project iAm and helped bring people who would have never given us a second look to our events.
Ashley – In Honor of Pam Meyers
Ashley is our first quarter recipient of the Toledo Hearing and Speech program scholarship. Pam Myers, and all of the people at Toledo Hearing and Speech, have supported Project iAm from before day one. Through volunteering, countless information, and willingness to help us with anything we need, Pam has been one of the people who have kept us going from the start!