Stacey Levitt Memorial Award

The Stacey Levitt Memorial Award was created in 2013 by Ned and Cheryl Levitt, in memory and celebration of their daughter Stacey’s life. Stacey was just 18 years old when she was struck and killed by a car while out running. This annual student award encourages Canadian youth to embody Parachute’s overarching goal of a long life lived to the fullest, while maintaining an approach that is rooted in risk management and injury prevention.

The Levitt family will award the selected recipient $2, 500 to ultimately live their life to the fullest. This can be accomplished through extension of education, engagement in sports and recreational activities, or investment into a travel experience, all pursuits that would have resonated with Stacey. Grant recipients will be expected to write a reflection on the impact of the funding on their life, due within one year of the distribution of funds.

Application Process

Open to all students currently attending a Canadian secondary school. Applicants must complete a comprehensive application package including:

•Application form (available below)

•A letter of recommendation from an individual with first-hand knowledge of the applicant’s involvement in their school or community

•A short essay (2 pages, size 12 font) addressing the following questions:

How do you demonstrate a long life lived to the fullest?
How are you helping others to achieve this?
How do you demonstrate Parachute’s brand values of nobility, courage, and inclusivity?
If successful, how do you intend to use the funding provided by the Stacey Levitt Memorial Award?

The application package will be vetted by the Parachute Youth Advisory Team, a group of 6 youth dedicated to the preservation of Parachute’s values and injury prevention. The top 5 applicants will be interviewed by Parachute staff, with recommendation forwarded to the Levitt family for final selection.

Key Dates

November 28, 2014Application materials become available, completed applications accepted.

February 27, 2015Application deadline, submissions will not be accepted after this date.

April 30, 2015Successful recipient announced.

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Letter of Recommendation / Provide information about the person who will write your letter of recommendation.
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Stacey Levitt Memorial Award Application Form

Please send your completed application package (including application form, letter ofrecommendation, and essay) by mail or e-mail before February 27, 2015.

Mailing Address:150 Eglinton Ave East., Suite 300

Toronto, Ontario

M4P 1E8

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