“I am involved with the Black Friday College Fund because I want to do my part in helping students of color access higher education.”

“BFCFund gives me an opportunity to honor a friend’s life, Gabriel Scheller, and put my desire for changing lives and equal opportunity through education in real action!”

“I’m part of BFCFund to help give students the tools they need to thrive academically and personally.”

“I enjoy hearing individuals narratives. I enjoy hearing their interpretation of their reality, admiring the resilience they show daily in pursuing their goals in the mist of conflict. These talks/conversations aren’t always easy but to see them utilize their resources to progress is rewarding. Hence my interest in joining the Black Friday College Fund. The Fund seeks to eliminate one of these barriers from low income students in pursing higher education.”

“After focusing on suicide prevention work for eight years after my son Gabe’s death, I sensed that it was time for me to celebrate his life and support some of his passions (while continuing to honestly address the factors that derailed his dreams). That vision grew into BFCFund.”