Dear Hawthorne Family,

As I approach the end of my academic career, I am writing to express my sincere gratitude. Words cannot describe how appreciative I am for how much this scholarship has supported me over these past two years. Receiving this scholarship not only alleviated the financial burden of a college education but also served as a source of immense motivation for me to pursue my dream of working in the healthcare field. As I am only working a minimum-wage job, your generosity has allowed me to focus on my studies. This shows through everything that I have accomplished so far, as I have maintained a consistent 3.5-4.0 GPA. I am truly humbled to have your family as well as the NTEF who have believed in and supported me since the beginning.

These past two quarters have been exceptionally exciting as I was accepted into TCC’s Respiratory Care Program last August. It has always been my goal to work in healthcare, just like my father. His love for the field has instilled in me a passion for helping others and building positive patient outcomes through compassion and hard work. Finally, being able to learn about my specific field and work with respiratory patients has only deepened my sense of belonging and enthusiasm for the future. In June 2025, I will graduate with an Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and for making such a positive impact on my life.

Sincerely,
Kaelynn Sharp