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.
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!
Wyatt – In Honor of The Ball Family
Wyatt is a new child to join our mission and going to ABA therapy at Hopebridge. The Balls have been supportive since day one, but most dont realize that without them, our conglomerate of tents would not exist! The Balls own the majority of the property that we take over year after year and we are blessed to call them friends. Acoustics for Autism is so important to so many, and thanks to the Ball Family, we can continue to thrive!
Jimena – Renewal In Honor of Bcan
Jimena is returning to attend summer sessions at New Horizons/Saras Garden summer program. BCAN has been on board with Acoustics for Autism several years ago and helps us bring the event to the general public every year. Thanks to their staff and willingness to provide services, we are able to share our great mission and event with the world!
Colson – Renewal In Honor of Great Lakes Sound And Bill Robison
Colson is coming back for a third year to attend summer sessions at New Horizons/Saras Garden summer program. We are so grateful for our relationship with Great Lakes Sound and Lighting and the late Bill Robison. The willingness to give back to their community and help us with the huge feat of our Bier Garden stage at Acoustics for Autism is a feat that no one has been able to accomplish like these great men. Because of them, we are able to bring you the wonderful sounds of Acoustics for Autism and our local musicians!
Ashton – In Honor of Tim Monaco
Ashton is another newcomer to the iAm family and using funding for his therapeutic horseback riding lessons as well as OT. Tim has been around for a couple of years and was literally thrown into volunteering for us at one Acoustics for Autism. He hasnt left our side since! He might act like he doesnt love it, but we know he doesand we cant do it without his hard work all day and night!
Blake – In Honor of Carrie Reardon
Blake is new to the iAm family and using funding for his enrollment with the Joss Project. Carrie is one of our longtime moms who understands the value of paying it forward to other families like hers. Carrie is the first to volunteer her time and efforts at our events and loves being able to meet other parents like herself. Its because of selfless families like Carrie and hers, that our mission is carried out to help children like Blake.
Bennett – Renewal In Honor of Erie Homes
Bennett is again attending the summer session with New Horizons/Saras Garden after having much success the last couple years, along with his brother. Erie Homes was a gracious donor to Acoustics for Autism several years ago and they look forward to hearing about the successes that Bennett has each year!
Ronan – Renewal In Honor of Dean And Kerri Horrigan
Ronan is again attending the summer session with New Horizons/Saras Garden after having much success the last couple years. Dean and Kerri continue to show their generosity to Project iAm and Acoustics for Autism by allowing us space during our annual event. Without their constant support, AFA would not be as successful as it is year after year! We are forever grateful to the Horrigans!