NOTTINGHAM, Md. — The Medeiros family from Perry Hall has embarked on a grassroots initiative to establish a scholarship fund aimed at supporting students at the Baltimore Lab School. Last Friday, they hosted an engaging bingo night at the Perry Hall Knights of Columbus, successfully raising $3,000 for their cause.
John Medeiros, a senior attending the Baltimore Lab School, was born with non-functional cochlea, a vital component of the ear responsible for sound reception.
“I’ve had these implants since I was a child. I never truly experienced what the world sounds like,” stated John Medeiros.
Perry Hall family organizes bingo night to support scholarship funding for Baltimore Lab School students
Perry Hall family raises scholarship funds for Baltimore Lab School
As he prepares for college next year, John has aspirations of becoming a zoo keeper. “I’ve always been captivated by animals and their beauty,” he shared.
Michele Medeiros, his mother, emphasized that his achievements partly stem from the resources available at the Baltimore Lab School in Baltimore County.
“Every child is unique, so the key to unlocking their potential is different for each one. The Lab School does a remarkable job of uncovering that key,” Michele explained.
The institution offers tailored support services, including speech therapy and counseling, ensuring that each student’s needs are met.
“It’s a dream that wouldn’t have been possible without the Lab School. I cannot just let it stop here because I know there will be more kids in need of support in the future,” Michele Medeiros stressed.
The family’s long-term ambition is to generate enough funds to establish an endowment scholarship in John’s name. Friends and family gathered to celebrate the launch of this initiative last Friday at a bingo night, featuring prize baskets and homemade baked goods. With several tie games, the community rallied together to make the event a success.
By the conclusion of the evening, they had raised over $2,100. To further their efforts, the Medeiros family has created a GoFundMe campaign to help ensure that more students can achieve their academic aspirations.
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