When I went to my first National Championship in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; I remember seeing the recipients of the AAU Karate Scholarship and thinking how cool it would be to walk up ten years later and receive the same award. After highschool, I plan on furthering my education and softball career at Mount St. Joseph University. I plan on going to college to become a Nurse Anesthetist, while continuing to compete in the AAU Karate Program and achieve my all time goal of going to the Olympics. The $1000 would help these dreams become one step closer to reality. Karate for me is more than just a sport. Karate has shaped me into a stronger and more confident person, both mentally and physically. The AAU Karate Program has changed my life in
