2022 Sophie Malaviya Memorial Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations Helia, Madison, and Emma on receiving the 2022 Sophie Malaviya Memorial Scholarship. Best of luck with your studies!

“My name is Helia Baez and I am a cancer survivor! I will be starting at FIU in the fall where I will attend the Honors College majoring in Psychology. After I graduate I plan on pursuing my Master’s with the ultimate goal of becoming a Child Life Specialist.”

— Helia Baez

“Hello! My name is Madison Joy Pflug, but my friends and family call me Maddie. I’ve had blood cancer three times. I have gone through two bone marrow transplants, the second one being successful with my mom as my donor. I’m greatly looking forward to studying biology at Grand Valley State University! My hope is to make a lifelong career out of zoology and zookeeping.”

— Madison Pflug

“My name is Emma Harrison, and I am a first-year student at Mount Holyoke College. I am planning on majoring in Art History and Music. My battle with cancer granted me an amazing pediatric cancer community, who I have rallied with to advocate for pediatric cancer awareness and increased access to more effective treatments for children.”

— Emma Harrison