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In Rebekah's memory, we established a University of Arizona scholarship so we can continue helping students... like Rebekah would want us to do! The scholarship was created in Rebekah's spirit - helping those students who have worked hard and exhausted every option... and just need a little more support to make it. In order to ensure we can keep the scholarship going, we need to raise $25,000 to create a permanent endowment with the UA Foundation. We are so close to our goal!
For those who didn't have the opportunity to know Rebekah, she was a special member of the Wildcat Family. She was a member of the Scholarships & Financial Aid team from 2008 until her passing. Her leadership in the financial aid community and on campus was impactful. She earned her Doctorate in Higher Education from UArizona in 2012. Sadly, Rebekah passed in February 2019. Enrollment Management started this scholarship in memory of our former Executive Director for Scholarships & Financial Aid. You can learn more about her in this article.
Due to the pandemic, we have to cancel the second annual Run for Rebekah and instead ask her friends and our community to support through this campaign. We promise, we will gather together to celebrate Rebekah's legacy when conditions are better.
We know this is a difficult time for many and we appreciate any donation you can share. You can give any amount, but we have created giving levels in honor of Rebekah to help you decide.
We miss Rebekah every day. We know you do, too. Please continue to tell her story and take time to help others, like she would.
Rebekah was dedicated to the University of Arizona for over 10 years. Not only was she a leader and innovator in Financial Aid - she was also the first person to offer to help you. Thank you, Rebekah for your willingness to lend us a hand and cheer us on!
We launched Run for Rebekah in 2020 - to continue her legacy. 2020 was a hard year and the last time many of us were able to gather in her honor. Honor that special day full of hugs, laughter and community. We are excited to continue that tradition when it is safe again.
In 2019, Rebekah was honored with Tucson's 40 Under 40 award. An esteemed recognition of her dedication, generosity and hard work she shared with Southern Arizona. From her professional career to her endless involvement throughout the community, she made an impact. Honor Rebekah's generosity and commitment to our community.
Even in her passing, Rebekah was generous. Rebekah was an organ and tissue donor and improved the lives of hundreds of people and their loved ones with her last donation.
We know this is a longshot but Rebekah was always willing to try EVERYTHING to help students. She would say "if we don't ask, we will never know." Her tenacity and spirit would have pushed us to include this giving level because, if we don't ask - we will never know. Thanks for pushing us to work a little harder, Rebekah!
