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.
Jack – In Honor of The Wagner Boys
Jack is our second quarter recipient who is using funds toward the use of an HBOT machine. The Wagner boys (Sam, Teddy, and John Paul) saved $200 toward buying a Wii this year. When they won the Wii at Acoustics for Autism, they donated all their hard earned money back to Project iAm!
Zane – In Honor of Brian And Nancy Sniegocki
Zane is our first quarter recipient of the HOPE program scholarship. Brian and Nancy have not only selflessly given and volunteered to Project iAm, but are solely responsible for our being chosen as the charity for the 2008 and 2009 Lucas County Rib Off!
Aidan – In Honor of Tom Sullivan And Nikki & John Schafer
Aidan is our second quarter recipient of the ASNO summer program. Tom Sully Sullivan and the Shafers have always kindly provided a home for Project iAm through The Village Idiot. Without question or hesitation, these fine people allow us to have our meetings, benefits, and concerts at their establishment.
Lydia – In Honor of Linda Wilker
Lydia is our second quarter recipient of the CHIPS program scholarship. Linda Wilker has been a constant supporter of Project iAm since our debut. Her faith and support of us allows us to continue providing funds to our families!
Austin – In Honor of Our Chicago Volunteers
Austin is our second quarter recipient of the SAIL program scholarship. Nina Elliot, Allison Parasiliti, and Shelley Nyitray. We are so lucky to have supporters in cities outside of Toledo. Our faithful friends in Chicago not only get us amazing prizes for raffles at our events, but also have driven countless hours to volunteer for us.
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.