Legacy ER & Urgent Care Supports Frisco Education Foundation
Dr. Kirk Mahon of Frisco's Legacy ER
(Frisco, June 1st, 2011) Legacy ER & Urgent Care is proud to support Frisco Education Foundation in providing college scholarships to Frisco ISD seniors. On May 12th the Frisco Education Foundation hosted their 12th annual Frisco ISD Scholarship Night, a night to remember for many FISD students, their families and supporters. Since 1999 the foundation has awarded more than 2.7 million dollars in scholarship funds to high school seniors in Frisco. The event took place in the marvelous Dr. Pepper/Star Center Arena with 369 seniors being presented scholarships for a combined total of $482,349.99 in scholarship funds. The night started with Mary Valentine, the Frisco Education Foundation CEO, talking about the foundation and their wonderful journey for the past 12 years. The night ended with a beautiful reception for all students, families and participants to celebrate.
Legacy ER & Urgent Care, as well as several other local businesses, participated with their own scholarship donation. Dr. Kirk Mahon, one of Legacy ERÕs founders and emergency room physicians, participated in the event and was very pleased to see the community coming together to support our children. ÒOur children are our future. It was very rewarding to see everyone from the school board members to local businesses and associations coming together to support them.Ó said Dr. Mahon. Legacy ER & Urgent Care scholarship was given to Heather Odom, a senior at Wakeland High School. Heather plans to attend Texas A&M and study nursing. Her dream is to help others and give back to the community. ÒLegacy ER & Urgent CareÕs generosity has inspired me to help others, both as a nurse and helping other students achieve their goals just as they have done for meÓ, said Heather. Heather plans on becoming a pediatric nurse, but is open to other areas as well. She will start school in the fall and graduate in the Spring of 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
About Frisco Education Foundation
The Frisco Education foundation mission is to provide financial resources to maximize student potential in the Frisco Independent School District through educational programs, student scholarships, and grants for innovative educators. ÒThe Frisco Education Foundation and students of FISD are very fortunate to have corporate citizens such as Legacy ER & Urgent Care supporting them through scholarship. It is often said, the children are our future, however I believe that we facilitate that future. By investing in their education now, we can only set them up for success later in lifeÓ said Allison Miller, Director of the Foundation. Besides the scholarship program, they also host other fundraising events throughout the year, including their Annual Chili Challenge at Pizza Hut Park on October 14th, 2011 and Gary Burns Fun Run at Frisco Square on October 29th, 2011. The Foundation and its supporters encourage everyone to participate and support the cause. The FISD students appreciate it!
About Dr. Kirk Mahon
Dr. Kirk Mahon enjoys giving back to the Frisco community and the world. In the past, he volunteered with Paramedics for Children in the aftermath of the Tsunami in Indonesia and helped with the Katrina Relief efforts at the American Airlines Center in Dallas where a large emergency clinic was set up. Last year, he assisted HaitiÕs largest hospital by providing emergency care to the hurricane victims. He currently helps the Dallas Life Foundation, a homeless shelter in Dallas that provides a free monthly medical clinic. He also works with the Collin County Medical Reserve Corps, helping with the volunteers training for local disasters.
Dr. Mahon can be found at Legacy ER & Urgent Care, your neighborhood Urgent Care and Emergency Room facility ready to handle all minor and major emergencies. Legacy ER is located on the Northwest corner of Legacy Drive and Main Street, open 7 days a week from 9:00am to 9:00pm. For more information please visit www.LegacyER.com.
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