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.
Sydney – Renewal In Honor of Ed Beczynski
Sydney is back for another summer year at Saras Garden Summer Camp. Ed, or Eddy B as he is lovingly called, continues to support us at every move. Hes been a scholarship namesake for several years now and loves to see all the progress that Sydney makes year after year!
Oliver – Renewal In Honor of The Wow Factor
Oliver returns to us for another summer year at Saras Garden Summer Camp. The Wow Factor continues to be one of our most fun, and longest running bands at Acoustics for Autism. Aside from their drummer being our spokesman, The Wow Factor loves to be a part of the event and helps by volunteering in any way they can throughout the year. They look forward to hearing about the great advancements that Oliver makes each year!
Ryan – Renewal In Honor of Ronnie Sayyah
We had to go way back in the archives for this one, but we are so happy to be able to support one of our very first iAm kids, Rya as he excels in his swim and dance lessons! Ron has always been there to support Project iAm with his artistic abilities, and living in Florida makes it no different. Its so nice to see the return of this nice family and to show Ronnie what kind of progress Ryan has made over the last 15 years!
Braeden – Renewal In Honor of Torie Thorne
Check out this beautiful letter from Braeden!
Liam – Renewal In Honor of Scott Sands
Liam continues to make strides with Speech and OT through various Promedica programs. Our buddy Scott Sands has taken on a new role, but continues to be supportive our Project iAm and our mission by using his presence for promotion and solicitation. We are so happy that Scott has continued to be loyal to our cause!
Joey – Renewal In Honor of Carmen Miller
Joey has been joining his sister and doing great with his horseback therapeutic riding lessons through Dusty Boots! Carmen Miller continues to be the soulful powerhouse behind many great musical projects in the 419. But her heart and dedication to our cause is what makes her a superstar. Carmen has consistently dedicated her time and energy to helping in all forms and we are so lucky to call Carmen our friend!
Anne – Renewal In Honor of Local 351
Anne has been thriving in her horseback therapeutic riding lessons through Dusty Boots! Local 351 Carpenters Union is not just a financial support to Acoustics for Autism, but they also do the heavy liftingliterally. Every year a group of Carpenters come by to offer their assistance in the tear down of our huge event. They have built supplies for us over the years and their generosity is much appreciated!
Javier – In Honor of The Downey Family
Javier is a new iAm kid and using funding toward much needed medical procedures to help with his speech. The Downey family has been a long staple in the Maumee community and has always been gracious enough to lend us much needed space for Acoustics for Autism. Without the generosity they exhibit year after year, our conglomerate of tents would not exist!
Henry – Renewal In Honor of John Mcafee
Henry is making great strides in his treatment through the Wood County Hospital! John has been a staple in the Toledo Music Scene for decades. He has recently become involved with Acoustics for Autism, not only as a musician but also as our sound director for our most recent Conant Street Stage. Our sound engineers donate their time, equipment, and energy all day on the first Sunday in March and do so brilliantly. These resources are imperative to the success of a 90-band music festival. Without volunteers like John, we could not exist the way that we do!
Shelby – Renewal In Honor of Buster Browns
Shelby has been using funding for various therapuetic services including music, dog training, and swimming for several years now and her family says they see great strides in her improvements! You all know and love Katie Meyers at Buster Brownsshe is the sweet firecracker that has been so generous with her time and energy to Project iAm. She and her husband Zeke have given us a location for Acoustics for Autism as well as a great friendship we are lucky to have!