Creating Hope, One Future at a Time

Student Scholarships

Each year, we award scholarships to students impacted by traumatic medical events.

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2026 Chevy Silverado Raffle

Every ticket you purchase helps fund educational opportunities and community support including medical research.

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Annual Golf Tournament

Every year, the You First Foundation holds the annual Wendy Kwan Memorial Golf Tournament.

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Our Impact

proudly supporting medical research and those affected by brain injuries

  • Easing the financial burden of patients and their families.
  • Supporting neurointensive care and neurorecovery centers to further brain injury research and care.
  • Awarding scholarships to students affected by traumatic brain injuries.
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The You First Scholarship

The You First Foundation supports families impacted by traumatic medical events. Each year, we award scholarships of up to $6,000 to students who have faced serious health-related adversity.

Since 2018, we have awarded over $415,000 to these resilient individuals who choose to pursue their educational goals despite life’s hardships.

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Your Contribution Helps Make a Difference

Thanks to the generous support of community members like you, the You First Foundation was able to award 15 scholarships in 2025 totaling $63,000 to qualifying students who have experienced traumatic medical events. The foundation has donated over $415,000 in scholarships to date.

Aaliyah W.

Inspired to study kinesiology after her father had his leg amputated.

Cable G.

Overcame a brain tumor with resilience and support.

Alyssa​ G.

Determined to become a health care provider after her early MS diagnosis.

thomas G.

Helped his brother recover after a traumatic brain injury.

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Other ways to get involved

  • Jun 1, 2026​

2026 Chevy Silverado Raffle*

Every ticket you purchase helps fund educational opportunities and community support including medical research.

  • Oct 6 2026​

12th Annual Wendy Kwan Memorial Golf Tournament

The funds raised provide scholarships for brain injury victims and their families. The tournament honors Wendy Kwan, a young mother who died unexpectedly in 2014 from an undetected brain aneurysm and whose death spurred the establishment of the You First Foundation.

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Make a Difference

You can personally affect the lives of children and families who have experienced a traumatic medical event. Through participating in the golf tournament, Jeep raffle, or making a monetary donation, your contribution will go towards brain injury research and scholarships.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, can make a positive impact.

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