The Chloe’s Cause mission is to raise awareness and help families with children with Down Syndrome. Getting our youth involved is a big part of changing the way that future generations view Down Syndrome; therefore, Chloe’s Cause is excited to offer two awards to high school students.
Awards and Scholarships
2016 Chloe’s Cause Scholarship Winner
Valerie Greisman is a 2016 graduate of Howard High School with a GPA of 4.33. Valerie was very active as a Scholar Athlete making Gold Honor Roll all 4 years of HS. She was Senior Captain, and 2015 MVP for her Volleyball team. Along with her very busy Academic and Athletic responsibilities she found time to be the Secretary in 11th grade and President in 12th grade for Howard’s Best Buddies program. Her Buddy Carlos is in his Sr. year at HS and Valerie intends to stay close with him to offer her continued support.
Valerie is attending Loyola University of Maryland as a Biology major. She is quoted as saying, “ I can’t wait to see what Loyola’s Best Buddies Club has to offer and I’ll be sure to take any opportunities to continue to be involved and support Chloe’s Cause”.
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Valerie Greisman, accompanied by her Father Greg and Mother Donna.
The Chloe’s Cause Scholarship
$1,000 Scholarship for a graduating high school senior who meets the following criteria:
• High school senior planning to attend a college or university in the fall.
• Participated in the Best Buddies Program.
• Demonstrated service to community members with disabilities.
• A weighted grade average of 3.0 or better.
• Completes the following application for nomination:
Complete application and essay and mail to:
Chloe’s Cause
Scholarship Committee
1403 Saybrooke Court
Pasadena, MD 21122
The Hero Award
The Hero Award is intended to recognize an outstanding high school graduating senior with Down Syndrome who has supported our mission through his/her service to the community and activities in his/her school.
The $1,000 Hero Award is for a high school senior who meets the following criteria:
• High school senior with Down Syndrome.
• Participated in the Best Buddies Program.
• Demonstrated integration into school the community.
• Completes the following application for nomination:
Complete application and essay and mail to:
Chloe’s Cause
Scholarship Committee
1403 Saybrooke Court
Pasadena, MD 21122
2015 Chloe’s Cause Scholarship Winner
Megan Lynch receives a scholarship check for $1,000 from Mike Hume, Vice President of Chloe’s Cause (also pictured are her parents). Megan is not only a great student, but her work as a Best Buddies member of South River High School is exceptional.
2014 Chloe’s Cause Scholarship Winner
The 2014 winner is Sarah Sinnot. Sarah has been a member of Best Buddies during her entire high school career. During her senior year, she was the Arundel High School Chapter Vice President helped in coordinating many of the chapter event
2013 Chloe’s Cause Scholarship Winner
The 2013 winner is Ellen Goldstein of Gaithersburg, Maryland. The applicants for the first annual 2013 Chloe’s Cause Scholarship were amazing. High School students from around the country proved that the class of 2013 are involved in making a difference in helping children and families with special needs.