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Kari Rutherford
Person with MS

Persevere
Kari was diagnosed with MS at the age of sixteen after losing her adoptive mother to cancer. Her junior year was the hardest year in coping with her MS due to missing many classes and experiencing severe fatigue. After so much adversity, Kari finally found a college that works well with disabled and chronically-ill students. Kari’s dream is to study computer forensics at Southern Wesleyan College so that she can help others find a sense of closure and peace so that they can go on with their lives.
Kari was voted Top Scholar by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter Scholarship Committee and received a $3000 scholarship.

Brittany Nebinett
Person with MS

Fighting Back
Brittany was diagnosed at the age of twelve with MS. At one point, she stopped taking her injections, but after an inspiring talk with her doctor, she decided to go back on her medication. With continuous support from her family and church, she began to start fighting back. Brittany has volunteered at the Women’s Shelter, was a mentor, tutor, and a HOSA member. When life gets challenging, Brittany just strives harder. She wants to become an RN then possibly go on to become a physician.
Brittany was awarded a $1000 scholarship by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter.

Amanda Overholt
Mother with MS

Motivation
Amanda credits her mother’s motivation as the key to her success in life. With her mother's help, Amanda learned how to cook, maintain a house and manage money wisely. She held down a full-time job to supplement the family income being involved on the Student Council, the Culture Club, the Anchor Club, the FBLA, and the after-school reading volunteer program. Amanda is majoring in Early Childhood Education and Athletic Training. She plans to earn both bachelor and master degrees in both majors to make the world a better place.
Amanda received a $1000 scholarship from the Chapter to help with her goals.

Arielle Rhyne
Mother with MS

Caregiver
When Arielle was young, her life was simple and trouble-free.  Then her single mother was diagnosed with MS, laid off from a good job, and forced to go on disability. Arielle became her mother’s sole caregiver and while a full-time student, she worked 20-40 hours weekly to help supplement the family income. The experience has taught Arielle to persevere through all situations. Arielle wants to pursue a career in the Human Service field, perhaps the Peace Corp, so she can utilize the care-giving skills she has learned.
Arielle was awarded a $1000 scholarship to pursue her dream of working in the helping field.