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Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana
ScholarshipsDownload the 2012 Shannon O'Daniel Memorial Scholarship Application Shannon O' Daniel Memorial ScholarshipVision: The recipient of the Shannon O'Daniel Memorial Scholarship should be a student who has shown courage in dealing with epilepsy and seizure, commitment to their education, and perseverance in eliminating the obstacles that epilepsy and seizures may present. About the Scholarship • Is under a physician's care for epilepsy (also called seizure disorder); Shannon O'Daniel was a senior in college and just credits away from graduating when she died from what was attributed to SUDEP (Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy). Her life was a struggle to overcome the seizures that frequently disrupted her life. She did so with a determination to achieve her dreams, one of which was receiving a college diploma. In the aftermath of her tragic death, this scholarship was created to honor Shannon's achievements. Judges will award the scholarship to the student who meets the above criteria and who best fits the scholarship's vision. Submission Deadline: May 15, 2012Past Scholarship Recipients: 2002 Jason Buffat 2007 Bradley Waller2003 Ashley Hester 2008 Emerson Dick 2004 Whitney Mayo 2009 Mary Whitlock 2005 Lori Payton 2010 Barbara Vanderveer 2006 Elizabeth Farrar 2011 Ashley Walter 2011 Shannon O'Daniel Memorial Scholarship Recipient The Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana is pleased to announce that Ashley Walter of Nicholasville, Kentucky is the 2011 Shannon O'Daniel Memorial Scholarship recipient. Ashley is a 2011 graduate of West Jessamine High School and is currently attending the University of Kentucky. She is studying to be a high school English teacher, one that strives to care about her students and help them through school. Ashley's seizures began when she was a baby, and then stopped when she was 10 years old. She later began having simple partial seizures that eventually progressed to generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Although she has not had a seizure for two years, the side effects of Ashley's anti-seizure medication cause her to be chronically exhausted, which created difficulties for her throughout high school. She says her friends were very understanding and protective of her while at school, helping to make things a little easier. Ashley has not let epilepsy get in the way of her life. She feels very strongly that she would not have made it this far without her faith in God, which is a large part of her life, giving her strength and peace. Congratulations Ashley and best wishes in your future endeavors! Peggy Sherrell Memorial Scholarship
About the Scholarship The Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana is now accepting applications for the 2012 Peggy Sherrell Memorial Scholarship. This one-year, $1,000 award is given to a deserving non-traditional, adult student who meets the following criteria.
Peggy Sherrell was a 46 year-old wife and mother of two adult children who died suddenly on August 28, 2010 from what was attributed to SUDEP. Peggy believed that education was extremely important and therefore, her family determined that a scholarship would be the perfect way to carry on her legacy. Her family strives to assist the Foundation in educating people on the possible effects of SUDEP. Most people with epilepsy live a full life span. However, there are potential factors associated with living with epilepsy/seizures that may increase the risk of early death. Although Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is not well understood, it is suspected to sometimes be related to heart rhythm problems during a seizure. SUDEP occurs more often among people with convulsive seizures that are not well controlled. More research is needed to fully understand what causes SUDEP. Submission Deadline: Must be post-marked by May 15, 2012 Other Scholarships for Students/Families
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