REACH RECIPIENTS

REACH gave me the platform to not only share my story, but embrace its part in allowing me to stand for the countless survivors of sexual abuse. The scholarship was a blessing that alleviated a weight of guilt and silence that had engulfed my life for many years.

Being one of the only recipients  from my community allowed me to demonstrate how those of us from East Side San Jose rise from concrete. REACH recognizes the adversity student-athletes may face, and they excel in providing a space to acknowledge the grit and resilience it takes to come out thriving. I am forever grateful to all the people at REACH who took part in supporting me through one of the most terrifying journeys in my life. Now that I am at UC Berkeley, I have a greater appreciation for the efforts of REACH to take part in supporting the higher education of students like myself. I will carry this life-changing experience with REACH forever.