Creating the Brandi Costar Memorial Award: One dollar at a time
When her daughter Brandi died suddenly at the age of 29, one of Linda Costar's first thoughts was, "I don't want anyone to forget her."
Although she didn't know it at the time, that sentiment would fuel a fundraising effort spanning almost three years and over $10,000. Her fundraising efforts began with a garage sale of her daughter's belongings. Literally dollar by dollar, Linda Costar inched toward her $10,000 dream. Two and a half years after Brandi's death, she made it.
The first Brandi Costar Memorial Award was presented in early 2010. "If there are families that think this is impossible, I want them to know that if I can do it, anyone can do it," says Linda.
excerpt from SAIT Polytechnic Promising Futures
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