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“I’m Here Because of Your Kindness.”

During Thanksgiving season, gratitude takes many forms — even your everyday display of Badger spirit. To date, 123 UW-Madison students have received support from the Great People Scholarship, thanks to alumni everywhere who wear The Red Shirt. Here are hand-written thanks from just a few.

During Thanksgiving season, gratitude takes many forms — even your everyday display of Badger spirit. To date, 123 UW-Madison students have received support from the Great People Scholarship, thanks to alumni everywhere who wear The Red Shirt. Here are hand-written thanks from just a few:

Kyle Piefer: “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a Badger, and the chance to succeed in school and in life. I’m here because of your kindness.”
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Jahaziel Jahzerah: “Words cannot describe how much I’ve gained by attending UW-Madison, and I couldn’t have done it without support from generous people like you.”
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Karla Montes De Oca: “I want to thank you for your generosity, for caring about education and for allowing people like me to pursue our dreams.”
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