July 7th is the date for the annual Schrierathon, a fund-raiser for scholarship money to be given to worthy applicants through Restorers, Inc. and the Hattie Beverly Tutoring Center. The fund has reached near-endowment levels and totals have topped our expectations. The fund is well on its way to being self-sufficient to provide substantial awards to deserving applicants.

Andy Schrier caricatureThis year, we have selected 4 recipients of a total of $4,500 to go toward their 2007-08 college tuition in the form checks which are co-signed by the school with the recipient. 3 young ladies and a young man are getting set to begin their freshman year at schools such as GRCC, Western, Calvin, etc. All have proven to be hard workers and goal setters, despite some frighteningly bleak family & financial situations.

Please consider pledging some money to me as I set out to bike 20 miles again this year. . . you may pay by the mile or as a donation amount of your choice. You can even pass this along to others who might be interested in supporting the cause. All I’ll need from you at this time is a response only if you plan to make a contribution — I’ll provide you with further details at a later date (if/when I complete the ride!).

If you are interested in participating (jog, walk, bike, rollerblade, etc.) in the Schrierathon or volunteering with anything that day, please contact Matt Poole at Restorers:
matt@restorersinc.org
(616) 243-1984 x28

For more info about Andy Schrier, the Schrierathon, or the fund and its scholarship recipients, please see: www.restorersinc.org/asmsfund.html

Thanks again. The Andy Schrier Memorial Scholarship Fund doesn’t exist without you all!