Macy Meadows was a sweet, hardworking 9-year-old who brought endless hope and joy to the world. She was a daughter, a twin sister, a big sister, a granddaughter, and a friend to everyone she met. Despite being diagnosed with dyslexia, Macy approached learning with a smile, a positive attitude, and fierce determination. Her teachers frequently complimented her on her work ethic and spunky demeanor. Even when things were tough, Macy proved time and again that effort and attitude were the cornerstones of her learning. The Macy Meadows Scholarship for Learning Differences intends to support students from Delaware County pursing higher education despite their learning differences.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant(s) must be a graduating high school seniors from a Delaware County high school.
• Applicant(s) must be accepted into and planning to attend a two- or four-year college, university, or technical school as a full-time student in a program leading to a degree or certification.
• A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.
• Applicants must have an active Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan for educational support.

Macy Meadows was a sweet, hardworking 9-year-old who brought endless hope and joy to the world. She was a daughter, a twin sister, a big sister, a granddaughter, and a friend to everyone she met.

There wasn’t a place or activity Macy didn’t love—school, softball, soccer, gymnastics, playing the piano, running, cheerleading, dancing, reading, singing, swimming, making crafts, baking—you name it, she was eager to try it. Adventure could have been her middle name.

Despite being diagnosed with dyslexia, Macy approached learning with a smile, a positive attitude, and fierce determination. Her teachers frequently complimented her on her work ethic and spunky demeanor. Even when things were tough, Macy proved time and again that effort and attitude were the cornerstones of her learning.

Some of Macy’s favorite things included her family and friends, her Double Doodle dog, chocolate cake, her shoe collection, and the Buckeyes. She loved all things glittery and pink and wanted to wear a dress and high heels every day. Whether on the softball diamond, the soccer field, in dance or gymnastics class, at piano lessons, or in the classroom, Macy was always smiling—her joy was contagious to everyone around her.

On June 14, 2016, while on her way to a softball game, Macy suffered an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) rupture, causing her brain to bleed. Despite the efforts of doctors and staff at Grady Memorial and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Macy passed away.

In the evening of June 16, into the early morning hours of June 17, Macy gave the ultimate gift—the gift of life. Through organ donation, she saved the lives of two children and two adults by donating her healthy heart, liver, pancreas, and two kidneys.