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Our Mission is to honor the legacy of Lauren Collins by creating opportunities and providing support that help others SHINE - through scholarships, community outreach, grief support, and initiatives that foster joy, creativity, compassion and resilience.

11/07/2026

✨ Another one of our creative 2026 Shine Like Lauren Scholarship recipients is SHINING! 💙

Meet Ellie Stamm, a Beechwood High School graduate who is now pursuing her passions at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Georgia!

We’re so excited to share a little update below from Ellie about her adventures at SCAD! 💙✨

“My experience at SCAD has been fantastic, and I am learning so much by being surrounded by so many talented people. SCAD offers so many opportunities to learn from professionals and from other students. While here I have changed my major from Production Design to Themed Entertainment Design which is more focused on immersive spaces like theme parks or museums. I have been able to attend many presentations from industry professionals working at Universal, Disney World, and IAAPA which is a great way to see what paths Themed Entertainment Design can lead you. I am planning on applying to the Disney College Program for next Fall which will expose me to working at a Theme Park and get me connected with others interested in the same thing!

While classes are difficult, I am glad they are, because it means they are challenging me to get better. My drawing and designing skills have grown so much from the beginning of this year. I have had many projects focused on thinking outside of the box and exploring every angle. I am so much more confident in myself and can’t wait to improve more next quarter!

I also attended many events at the SCAD Savannah Film Fest which brings in directors, production designers, and actors to host panels talking about films that came out this year. I got to see screenings and panels of Forgotten Island, Wildwood, Sense and Sensibility, and Project Hail Mary! It was such an amazing experience to see people talk about their experience and passion for the film. I also volunteered for the festival which was a great way to meet people and be involved in the festival! While it was all incredible, my favorite was getting to meet the voice and puppeteer of Rocky from Project Hail Mary. “

11/06/2026

✈️ I swear, we have the coolest scholarship recipients doing the most amazing things!!

I just love seeing what these kids are up to and watching them chase their dreams! ❤️

Bianca Dills, one of our 2026 Shine Like Lauren scholarship recipients, is attending Eastern Kentucky University, where she’s studying Professional Aviation. And let me tell you, this girl is living her best life!

Bianca put together this awesome little video montage and shared it with us, and it just made me smile! I love seeing her making memories, having fun, and enjoying every minute of this exciting chapter of her life.

Bianca, we are so proud of you! Thank you for letting us be a little part of your journey and for sharing these moments with us. We can’t wait to see where life takes you next!

Keep shining, sweet girl! ❤️✨✈️

11/05/2026

We know it's the season leaves begin to fall... but we're trying to FILL this tree🍁

Each leaf represents $1,000, meaning we've already raised $15,000!!!

A generous donation of $10,000 has been made and with your help, it could become $20,000. This donor is willing to MATCH an additonal $10,000 and we think we can make it happen💙

Help us add the last FIVE leaves before Thanksgiving🍂

Fall into giving by donating with the link below⬇️

https://givebutter.com/LjHPSC

11/04/2026

💙 November is a month of gratitude, and today we want to give a special shoutout to Shae!

Shae generously volunteers her time and talents as our social media coordinator for Shine Like Lauren. Her creativity and beautiful designs help us share our mission, tell our story, and continue spreading Lauren’s light in such a meaningful way.

We are so grateful for the time, heart, and creativity she puts into everything she does for us!

Thank you, Shae, for helping Shine Like Lauren SHINE! 💙✨ Shae Meade

11/01/2026

💙 A Season of Thanks. A Season of Giving. A Season to SHINE! 💙

As we welcome November, a month centered around gratitude and giving, we want to take a moment to recognize some very special people who help make the mission of Shine Like Lauren possible.

The SLL Board gives so generously of their time, talents, and hearts to ensure that Lauren’s legacy continues to shine. Behind every scholarship awarded, every initiative launched, and every opportunity to make a difference is a dedicated group of people working tirelessly to turn our mission into meaningful impact.

We are so very grateful for their commitment, compassion, and belief in what Shine Like Lauren stands for. 💙

And as we enter this season of giving, we have an exciting opportunity to make an even BIGGER impact!

✨ A reminder that thanks to an incredibly generous anonymous donor, every donation made to Shine Like Lauren through Thanksgiving Day will be MATCHED, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000! ✨

That means together, we have the opportunity to turn $10,000 into $20,000 to help us continue providing scholarships, supporting families, and creating opportunities for others to shine.

This November, we invite you to join us in honoring Lauren’s legacy and helping us spread a little more light, love, and kindness throughout our community. Shine On!!

https://givebutter.com/LjHPSC

10/26/2026

✨ SHINING BRIGHT SPOTLIGHT: ANTHONY COPPOLA! ✨

We love catching up with our Shine Like Lauren scholarship recipients and seeing all the amazing things they are accomplishing!

Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Anthony Coppola, who is continuing to shine bright at George Washington University! ⚾️

Anthony is pursuing his college education while also living out his passion for baseball as a member of the university’s baseball team!

It makes us so proud to see our recipients chasing their dreams, embracing new opportunities, and continuing to shine in their own unique ways. Check out what Anthony has been up to.

Keep shining, Anthony! We’re cheering you on every step of the way! 💙✨Colleen Cothran Coppola Bob Coppola Jr.

10/25/2026

💙✨ Look Who’s Already SHINING! ✨💙

A big shoutout to one of our 2026 Shine Like Lauren Scholarship recipients, Eli Rogers!

Eli is already making his mark as a freshman at the University of Kentucky! Through his work with the Kentucky Kernel, UK’s student news organization , Eli is putting his talents and passion into action, including interviewing Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey! 🎤🏈💙

This is exactly what Shine Like Lauren is all about…encouraging young people to follow their passions, embrace opportunities, and share their unique light with the world.

We love seeing our scholarship recipients continue to SHINE beyond high school, and we can’t wait to see all that Eli accomplishes! 🏈

10/21/2026

We just got Lauren’s brother, Kyle’s Senior pictures back. Looking at these poses in particular, where they reflect each other so much…a bittersweet reminder of how quickly time passes and how much these moments mean.

A huge thank you to Allie for capturing Kyle so perfectly and giving us pictures we will treasure forever! Always take the pictures! 💙 Shine on! Allie Adkins

10/13/2026

🍂💙 WE HAVE SOME EXCITING NEWS TO SHARE! 💙🍂

Thanks to the incredible generosity of an anonymous donor, Shine Like Lauren has an opportunity to turn $10,000 into $20,000!

This special donor has committed to matching community donations dollar for dollar, up to $10,000 for any donations received between today and Thanksgiving!!

That means every gift, no matter the size, has DOUBLE the impact!

As we continue to grow Shine Like Lauren, so do the opportunities to make a difference through scholarships, grief support, and community initiatives.

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support that allow us to continue honoring Lauren’s legacy in such meaningful ways.

As we head into this season of gratitude, we hope you’ll consider being part of our Fall Into Giving Community Matching Challenge.

Together, as a community, we can help others SHINE during this season of giving! 💙

🍁 Donate here
https://givebutter.com/LjHPSC

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