“All of our dreams can come true- if we have the courage to pursue them.”
Walt Disney
2020 Awards = $35,000
SupportAbility will continue to provide scholarships to seniors students from our 20 participating high schools. Over $1 million has been given to date.
Established in 2001 -Awarded $1 Million!!
Returning in September 2020
It is our hope that recipients can pay it forward and one day mentor other recipients. And attend a fundraiser!
Our scholarship winner in 2019
In 2020 SupportAbility awarded $34,500!! All of our students deserve recognition! We will return in September for the 2021 school year!!
Five days at a peaceful, private guesthouse on the Big Island of Hawaii. A stipend for airfare for 2 adults is included.
Our Hawaiian raffle in 2020 was won by Pegi DiRienao.
Julie’s spinning trip is COMPLETE!
A total of 1005 miles were ridden – starting October 1 thru December 22 -This trip raised $2,375!!
Holiday boutique was huge success
Over $700 raised!! This will go directly to funding our Awards. We have many improvements in mind for next year.
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SupportAbility’s Giving Tuesday Challenge Raised $2,800!!! $1,400 donated but when doubled it equaled $2,800!
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I matched all your donations in order to better award our courageous students.
OUR MISSION
“Rewarding courageous disabled and abled-bodied individuals“
It is our hope that recipients can pay it forward and one day mentor other recipients. And attend a fundraiser!
Awards & Memorials
The Julie Inman Courage Awards
Are presented to high school seniors who have fought tremendous obstacles in order to graduate.
Memorial Awards are arranged by family members to honor their loved ones. We administer these awards at their Alma Mater.
For the past 15 years, the Michael Normanly Courage Award has been given annually at Loyola High School. He passed away at a young age from cancer.
The Max Garrick Jr. Courage Award is given to a student who has a love for learning or is going into law. Max was a huge supporter of SupportAbility. In 2020 Andi Garrick chose Cassidy Meyer, Mater Dei senior.
The Michael Motherway Courage Award is four years old and is presented each year at Mater Dei High School. Michael passed away after battling ALS. He is a Mater Dei Alum. Dr. Julia Motherway chose Cassidy Meyer.
The Jane Noebel Courage Award is given out at Mater Dei High School where Jane’s three children graduated. Jane passed away suddenly from cancer. In 2020 Barry Noebel chose Zack Torres.
The Brenda Eastman Courage Award was set up last year by her family. It is given at her alma mater, Santa Ana High School. In 2020 the family chose Jada Perez.
The Ryan Eastman Courage Award will be set in 2020. Ryan passed away suddenly at a young age leaving his young son and wife. The award will be at his alma mater, Newport Harbor High School. The first Ryan Eastman Award, given in 2020, went to Michael Morisson. It was chosen by the family.
The Dr. Edward Garr Courage Award was set up last year. Dr. Garr’s Award is given out at Mater Dei High School to a student going into the medical field. In 2020 Bunny Garr chose Christine Agnafili.
The Dorey Madrid Courage Award. Is given at Troy High School. Dorey was a much loved English teacher. She battled cancer for four years and lost her fight last year. Our award is given to a cancer victim or survivor. In 2020 SupportAbility chose Jennifer Ho.
SupportAbility Scholarship
This award is offered on year’s when it is advertised.
An anonymous donor made this four-year scholarship possible. Two physically disabled students have been awarded $25,000 a year for four years. Both students are so deserving: one having a severe eye disability and the other a rare heart condition. They chose different universities. One chose University of Southern California and the other chose Cal Poly Pomona. A very complete interview process helps the Supportability Board of Directors to choose a recipient.
They are asked to stay in contact with us, send us their grades and transcripts and keep us posted as to their progress. Supportability is able to send them book money per their request.
2018 scholarship recipient Bich at her surprise party with SupportAbility.
Hayley, our 2019 recipient, is celebrated by Julie at SupportAbility’s surprise meeting.
It is our hope that recipients can pay it forward and one day mentor other recipients. And attend a fundraiser!
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