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.
Henry – Renewal In Honor of Ken Casey
Henry is using his funding for various sensory items for continued at home progress. Ken is the sound engineer and stage manager for our Silent Auction stage and has been such a great addition to the iAm family. Thanks to his generosity of time and energy, we are able to continue to bring you a top rated show and a great Acoustics for Autism!
Thomas – Renewal In Honor of Cheryl Dillin
Tommy is doing great with his treatment and therapies at Rehab Dynamics! If you were at Acoustics for Autism 2024, you saw our girl Cheryl slinging those beer tickets in the middle of Conant St. Cheryl is just one of those volunteers who can and will do anything to help out. Always reliable, Cheryl is one of our most loyal supporters and we are so appreciative of her efforts!
Bennett – Renewal In Honor of Erie Homes
Bennett will again be attending the Rehab Dynamics Summer Program!Erie Homes was a huge support of AFA in 2023 not only being a premier sponsor, but hosting a contest amongst all of its offices to raise moire money for our scholarship fund! Without such great support, Bennett would not be getting the funding he is!
Ronan – Renewal In Honor of The Horrigan Family
Ronan is once again spending his summer with the Rehab Dynamics Summer Program! The Horrigan family continues to support us in important ways, allowing our volunteers the space we need to protect the iAm funds! Without their generosity and allowance to take over every year, it would impossible to continue this event where we do! We are so grateful to Dean and Kerry!
Henry – Renewal In Honor of John Mcafee
Henry continues to make strides at Wood County Hospitals Speech Therapy Program! John, once again, saved Acoustics for Autism from high cost and energy when running the Conant Street Stage in 2024. If you were there, you saw the crowd! John timely, and with vigor, brings his A game to make the production a fantastic time for everyone!
Claire – In Honor of Phil Barone
Claire is new to our iAm family and using her funding for private tutoring and toward Rehab Dynamics. We all know Phil as the Lizard King of Toledo, but did you know that other than performing with his band Phil Barone and the Cruisers and donating great stuff from his restaurants, you can find Phil doing the heavy lifting at Acoustics for Autism? As soon as he gets out of character, you see him lending any helping hand he can from breaking down tables and chairs to setting up the Silent Auction. Phils generosity matches his talent and we are so lucky to have him!
Noah – Renewal In Honor of The Denny Schaffer Show
Noah is again using funding for Toledo Pediatric Speech services. As you know, the press we get from the media outlets is a huge resource for our success at Acoustics for Autism. Thanks to the gang at The Denny Schaffer Show, we are able to continuously have fun and get the word out to our loyal followers about all of our upcoming events-this is so important to our fundraising goals for our children!
Michael – In Honor of The Twenty Fives
Michael is using his funding for Broadie and Wargo Sensory Therapy. The Twenty-Fives have been in the music industries for longer than their namesake. They are always willing to pitch in and help when Project iAm is in need. Thanks to all the musicians who help us put on Acoustics for Autism, we are able to continue to do what we do!
Joseph – In Honor of Carmen Miller
Joseph is using his funding for Broadie and Wargo Sensory Therapy. Carmen is known in our area for having a ton of soul and energy and brings it with every performance. Carmen doesnt just volunteer her time singing though, you will also see her signing up to help at all of our events no matter what the job. It is this kind of wonderful volunteer that makes us who we are!
Dakota – Renewal In Honor of Rob And Michelle Fairchild
I wanted to send a quick update on Dakota. He is making so many strides! Dakota is speaking 50% of his communication and working very hard on learning how to express his feelings wants and needs. Music Therapy has been absolutely amazing for him. He asks almost every day to do to the drum shop and lights up from ear to ear when he sees us heading that way. Not only has his communication gotten a lot better, but he is also engaging in play with his sister and able to follow multiple step directions at home. He is doing great at school and his other therapies as well. We want to thank Project iAm and all their supporters for making this possible for Dakota!!