Kyra Allen M.S. DeShields Scholarship Recipient

Kyra Allen is an inspiring young lady.  Diagnosed at 17 months with a form of leukemia. Kyra spent much of her childhood in and out of small hospital rooms.  Devoid of character, the bland sterile rooms protected her compromised immune system, yet left her spirt and creativity undernourished.  She developed a keen sense of spatial relationship between mental and emotional health.  As Kyra gradually gained strength, her deep gratitude grew and she discovered many ways to express it in creating and giving.  She and her family prepared hot meals and delivered them to the needy at holiday time. Kyra also found fulfillment as a Docent at the Charles M Schulz Museum, in it's Lego Animation program.

Sunrise Rotarian Ross Andress introduced Kyra, just graduated from Maria Carrillo High School. Ross is the Club Advisor for Elsie Allen High School Interact Club.

Kyra's strong inclination to give back impressed the Sunrise Rotary Scholarship Committee to award her a $1,000 scholarship in memory of Michael Scott De Shields.  Michael was the stepson of Past Sunrise President Kent Seegmiller.

Congratulations Kyra!  President Eloise Tweeten presents Kyra her scholarship. Best wishes in your continuing path of discovery and service as you attend Arizona State University, pursuing studies in Interior Design.