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Dakota Ruby Pequeno, known as Cody to family and friends, was a normal 16-year-old looking forward to her senior year. She enjoyed playing Powder Puff football, participating in the school talent contest, singing songs from her favorite movie Rocky Horror Picture Show and listening to Evanescence and Slipknot. But epilepsy claimed her life.
In an effort to ensure her memory lives on, the family of Dakota established the Dakota Pequeno Memorial Scholarship. It is their way of giving an opportunity to others who aspire to do great things in life--just like Dakota. |
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The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan is pleased to announce the 2010 recipient of the Dakota Pequeno Memorial Scholarship,
Michael D. Hutton!
The Foundation would like to commend Michael for his strength, courage, and abundant motivation and wish him the best of luck in his academic career.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan would also like to express a heartfelt message of thanks to Kellie Jankowski, and her family, for their tireless support of our mission and for making this wonderful and exciting opportunity possible. Thank you!
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2011 Dakota Pequeno Memorial Scholarship
Materials will be available soon — stay tuned!
If you are interested in the rewarding experience of sponsoring a scholarship opportunity, please contact Brianna Romines in the Development Department. (From left to right)
Kellie Jankowski- Mother of Dakota and scholarship sponsor, Arlene S. Gorelick- Foundation President , Michael D. Hutton- Scholarship Winner, and James Madaus- Board of Director's Immediate Past Chair
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Tink's Team: Family and friends gather in Dakota's
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Not another moment lost to seizures TM |
