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Scholarship Recipients Say “Thank You” for Lifespace Foundation Scholarships

The promise of a scholarship can be truly life-changing for many students. The Lifespace Foundation takes pride in supporting numerous team members with scholarships.

The recipients of a Lifespace Foundation scholarship are incredibly grateful for the support they have received. This scholarship has not only relieved their financial burdens but has also motivated and empowered them to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact in their respective fields.

Here are some heartfelt thank-you messages from recipients at Friendship Village of Bloomington, Minnesota:

  • “It [the scholarship] will allow me to learn to be the best teacher I can be and continue to pursue the dream that so many different teachers inspired.”
    Ella Lindstrom, Culinary Server. Ella is a double major in mathematics and education at Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn.
  • “Your investment in my education is an investment in my future and the future of the healthcare system. I am committed to positively impacting this field and will strive to uphold the values and standards that this scholarship represents.”
    Reed Ringquist, Culinary Server. Reed is a health administration major at Minnesota State – Moorhead.
  • “I’m not 100% sure what the future holds for me, but because of you, I know that nursing is the path I want to take. So, thank you for your generosity and your support. I don’t think you’ll ever know how much it truly means to me to be here.”
    Leah Goetz, Certified Nurse Aid. Leah attends Normandale College, Bloomington, Minn.
  • “I am sincerely honored to have been selected as one of the scholarship recipients. Your generosity will certainly help further my education…Working at Friendship Village has taught me so many valuable lessons. … I hope I can one day give back to others as you have given to me.”
    Katie Murnan, Culinary Server. Katie attends the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and is also studying abroad in Limerick, Ireland.
  • “This scholarship will greatly assist me in covering my tuition and other educational expenses, allowing me to focus more on my studies and less on financial concerns. Additionally, the financial support will alleviate some of the burden on my family, making it possible for me to achieve my academic goals. Thank you once again for your generosity and belief in my potential.”
    Arianne Davis, Registered Charge Nurse. Arianne is an adult gerontology nurse practitioner student at Purdue University Global.
  • “Thank you very much for your generous donations toward our scholarships and your passion to invest in our future. This means a lot to my family and me, bringing me closer to achieving my academic goals.”
    Evangelia Karoussos, Culinary Server. Evangelia is pursuing a double major in politics and psychology on a pre-law track at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
  • “I cannot thank Friendship Village enough for the generosity they show their team members by supporting students with this wonderful scholarship.”
    Jenna Solheid, Culinary Server. Jenna is a University of San Francisco graduate with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She is currently studying in the Physician Assistant Program at Mercy College, New York City.

Special thanks to Lifespace residents and team members for generously supporting the Foundation Scholarship Program.

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