“The Marcus M. Wilson Scholarship Fund” (MMWSF) held its Inaugural Luncheon on Saturday, April 26, and all were thrilled to share and agreed it was a wonderful success! We had a great turnout, and the room was filled with love, encouragement, and community spirit. Our emcee for the afternoon was A’ron Wilson, a 2023 graduate of William Fleming High School, who did a fantastic job leading the program with professionalism, energy, and heart. We were proud to have one of our own in this important role!
The guest speaker, Yolanda Joseph a 2023-2024 past recipient of the MMWSF delivered a heartfelt and inspiring message. She shared her story of family, upbringing, and perseverance, and spoke powerfully about what we, as a community must do to support children who are being bullied. She urged everyone to reach out and help a child at all costs; reminding us those even small acts of kindness can change life. Kameron Washington-Brown, a 2020-2021scholarship recipient, whose two songs deeply moved everyone in attendance, treated all to beautiful musical performances. It was a joy to also welcome back past recipients Blake Barnes (2015-2016) and London Paige (2021-2022), who continue to make us proud with their leadership and accomplishments.
A special highlight of the luncheon was awarding scholarships to two outstanding students: Bryce Penn and Hannah Daniels. Their achievements, hard work, and determination truly reflect the mission and spirit of the Marcus M. Wilson Scholarship Fund.
If you would like to continue supporting our efforts, donations can be made online at www.mmwsf10.org or by mailing a check to: Marcus M. Wilson Scholarship Fund (MMWSF) P.O. Box 12393, Roanoke, VA 24025.
Look forward to seeing you at future events!”
