INK Scholarship Fund

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The INVEST 'N KIDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND is an endowment that supports low-income college bound students. The fund was created in 2011 by former directors and tutors of Boston College's Invest 'N Kids mentoring program.

This year the current INK co-directors - Eric Butler, Kimberley Clark, and Michelle Pinette - are training to run the Boston Marathon as Team Invest 'N Kids Scholarship Fund! Their goal is to raise $10,000. Through the funds raised, the INK Scholarship Fund Committee will award scholarships annually to two former Invest 'N Kids students who plan to attend a four-year college or university. 

We hope you will support Eric, Kim, and Michelle and this wonderful cause by making a donation!

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MEET THE RUNNERS

Kimberley Clark

• What is your favorite part about being involved in Invest 'N Kids? As a tutor, I looked forward to working with my student every week and taking a break from studies. During the first year, the program was also a great way to familiarize myself with my new school (by participating in fun events, such as scavenger hunts and a tour of the athletic facilities) and a great way to meet my peers in different Carroll School programs. INK has really been one of the most rewarding experiences of my MBA experience.

• Why did you decide to run the marathon for Team INK Scholarship Fund? I'm motivated to run the Boston Marathon with Team INK because it's an opportunity to fulfill a personal goal of running a marathon and raising awareness--and money--for a program that I believe in. I feel really lucky to have the best team--my co-directors--to train and motivate me, too. Most importantly, I know the difference that a college scholarship can make in a person's life, not only from firsthand experience, but because I interact with the INK students on a weekly basis. A scholarship is not only a gift of money, but a gift of faith that somebody somewhere thinks you can do something more than you think you can. This motivates me, and I really hope we accomplish our goal to raise money... but also finish the marathon.

• List three songs on your marathon training iTunes playlist. Diamonds of Sierra Leone (Kanye West, Ft. Jay-Z) // Pain (Jimmy Eat World) // Lost! (Remix, Coldplay and Jay-Z)

• When I make it up Heartbreak Hill, I am going to ... Start thinking about the epic celebratory meal I'm going to have with friends & family.

Michelle Pinette