Educational Scholarship

Educational Scholarship

Funder: JJ's Legacy (Kern County, CA)

Purpose: To support students who create educational presentations and demonstrate commitment to promoting organ, eye, and tissue donation awareness.

Award Information

JJ's Legacy awards educational scholarships to students who create impactful presentations about organ, eye, and tissue donation.

Example Award Recipient

Lauren Bittle (2015 Recipient)
• In 2014, as a 5th grader, Lauren created a presentation on the rights and responsibilities of organ donation as part of a classroom project
• Her presentation provided an in-depth history of organ donation, highlighting significant moments along the way
• She discussed the meaning of giving the gift of life and the act of selflessness in the midst of grief
• She emphasized that "the things we do for ourselves are gone, but the things we do for others remain as our legacy"
• In 2015, she was awarded the Educational Scholarship so that she can continue inspiring others to register as an organ, eye, or tissue donor

Geographic Scope

• Kern County, California (based on organization focus)

Organization Information

• Organization: JJ's Legacy (IRS Registered 501(c)(3))
• Federal Tax ID: 27-3546375
• Website: jjslegacy.org