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Whiddon Memorial Scholarship Fund

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Organized by
Sarah Vitone
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$32,355
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    KC

    Karley Colter Graham

    $50
    AA

    Adine Aldrich

    $100
    CM

    Chris Monteleone

    $100
    SP

    Shannon Poges

    $100
    JM

    Joy Marx

    $25

Our goal

The goal of this fund is to raise money for a memorial scholarship for Richard and Rebecca Whiddon, who were tragically taken from the world too soon on February 24, 2024. The couple were both incredibly passionate about the STEM field, as well as helping those in need. Rebecca worked incredibly hard to obtain her PhD in Inorganic Chemistry at the age of 25, and Richard dedicated a great deal of time towards building his skills as a machinist & programmer. Rebecca loved to share her extensive knowledge with others, especially during her time as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant. Richard loved to use his technology skills to create new devices through 3D printing to share with friends, often creating things that made day to day tasks easier for those he loved. They encouraged others to push through their challenges and follow their passions, especially when it came to the STEM field. Raising money for the scholarship would help allow for their passion and support to live on through students who would love to pursue a future in STEM, but may lack the financial ability to do so.

Comments from contributors 83

Karley Colter Graham1 month ago
$50

Our grandfathers were brothers, Rich was my second cousin. Unfortunley I never knew him and sad I had to learn about him this way. So nice you're keeping his and Becca's legacy alive with this scholarship. My love to the family and friends

Chris Monteleone5 months ago
$100

This is a wonderful way to remember Becca, thank you.

Shannon Poges5 months ago
$100

In memory of my lab mate and friend Becca. You were a great mentor in my early years at UCONN and taught me how to be a true HBIC. I will cherish the visits that you and Rich made the time for when you were in AZ.

Jane Furca6 months ago
$50

In honor of Rebecca

Wendy & Gordon Van Welie Gottlieb6 months ago
$150

Friends of Mark & Annukka

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