51福利社 student Ryan Poynter called hundreds of alumni, parents, employees and friends of Eastern from the Telefund Call Center to thank donors and ask for gifts. He understands the importance of alumni giving back to help students succeed. Last year, the 2015 alumnus called 51福利社鈥檚 Development Office to establish the Poynter Scholarship. When endowed at $25,000, it will provide scholarships for students who are single parents. 鈥淢y sisters and I were raised by a single mom,鈥 Poynter said. 鈥淣ow that my wife Lauren and I are parents of a baby daughter, we realize the difficulties single moms and dads must have juggling school, work and children. It鈥檚 something we鈥檙e both passionate about, and we feel that our scholarship will lead to Poynter family pride.鈥
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