Youth Opportunities & Scholarships

The Susan H. Reid Scholarship is awarded to students local to Susan’s hometown in Cumberland County, North Carolina, whose family has been affected by cancer. The scholarship is provided to help students focus on learning at college while lessening the financial burden.

About the Susan H. Reid Scholarship Fund

Susan H. Reid was a mother of three who passed away from stomach cancer at age 49 in 2015. She is just one example of the hundreds of thousands who have passed away due to this disease. Stomach cancer not only takes lives, but for those who survive, it could mean a life without a stomach, chronic pain, toxicity, and other complications.

Susan was a positive and caring woman who was endlessly devoted to her children’s education, despite the physical and financial limitations imposed by a cancer diagnosis. When Susan’s children were applying to college, there were limited local scholarship opportunities for students affected by cancer. The Susan H. Reid Scholarship helps fill this gap while providing financial support to Cumberland County students with similar academic ambitions of both Susan and her family.

In addition, The Reid Family hosts an annual Susan H. Reid Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament in North Carolina to help raise funds for this scholarship in Susan’s honor. Check our Upcoming Events page for updates on the next tournament.

This year’s scholarship application has closed.  

Download the 2026 SHR Scholarship Application Donate to the SHR Scholarship Fund

Past SHR Scholarship Recipients

Learn more about Aydin Leonard here.

Aydin Leonard 2026 SHR Scholarship Recipient

“I would like to thank anyone who was involved in the selection process for this incredible gift which has opened doors and given me plenty of opportunities to pursue my dream career, and honor my dad and everything that DDF stands for in the process.” – Madison Matthews

Learn more about Madison Matthews here.

Madison Matthews 2024 SHR Scholarship Recipient

Learn more about Madison Guard here.

Madison Guard 2023 SHR Scholarship Recipient

Learn more about Jazyln Jones here.

Jazlyn Jones 2022 SHR Scholarship Recipient

Learn more about Mia Knobloch here.

Mia Knobloch 2021 SHR Scholarship Recipient

“Finding scholarships to pay for school can be very cumbersome. I was happy to know that this local scholarship exists and I encourage other students to apply.” – Chkylle Boado

Learn more about Chkylle Boado here.

Chkylle Boado 2019 SHR Scholarship Recipient

“The Susan Haines Reid Scholarship has awarded me an opportunity to pursue the career of my dreams in the healthcare field. I am currently a Nursing major at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and I look forward to my journey through college with the support of my family, friends and community.” – Techiera Matthews

Learn more about Techiera Matthews here.

Techiera Matthews 2019 SHR Scholarship Recipient

“Since the very first time I have received the money from the scholarship it has greatly helped. I’ve used it for books, for some of my tuition and many other things relating to my academic life.” – Justin Hagan

Learn more about Justin Hagan here.

Justin Hagan 2018 SHR Scholarship Recipient

DDF Youth Art Contest

Creativity That Inspires the Stomach Cancer Community

Each year, Debbie’s Dream Foundation invites students in grades K–12 to use their creativity to make a difference through the DDF Youth Art Contest. Students submit original artwork or photography designed to inspire and encourage people affected by stomach cancer.

Selected artwork is featured on DDF Youth Art Greeting Cards, helping share messages of hope and connection with patients, caregivers, families, and supporters.

2026 Youth Art Contest — Coming This Fall

The 2026 DDF Youth Art Contest is expected to launch in September 2026. Contest details, eligibility requirements, submission guidelines, deadlines, and prize information will be announced soon.

Check back for details about the 2026 contest.