The Paul Cuthbertson Foundation has announced the latest round of recipients of its “Live for Those Who Cannot Scholarships” awarded in honor of Cuthbertson, a Vail native who died in the spring of 2019.
This year’s funding was awarded to five young dreamers who “demonstrated need, a passion for life and dedication to achieving excellence in their pursuits,” according to a press release from the organization. This year’s recipients are Macie LaCross, Audrey Crowley, Kade Martin, Ethan Pyke, and Caroline Dewell.
The five recipients sought funding to pursue a variety of passions, including acting, a biomedical and engineering degree, music, dance, competitive snowboarding and paralympic skiing. A total of $10,000 was distributed to scholarship recipients, who come from various areas in Eagle County and Boulder.
The Paul Cuthbertson Foundation was founded in 2019 in honor of Cuthbertson, a talented ski racer who competed for Ski and Snowboard Club Vail from ages 5 to 19.
The organization will host a fundraiser at Harvest Restaurant in Edwards on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, to support its scholarship fund for local youth pursuing sports, education, music, or the arts. The Sonnenalp/Harvest has graciously agreed to donate a percentage of the food & beverage sales that night to the Paul Cuthbertson Foundation.
The foundation’s scholarships are awarded to youth and young adults ages 13 to 25 who “demonstrate a financial need, have a strong work ethic, are dedicated to mentoring other youth and are deeply involved in their community,” according to the organization’s website.
Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000 and are awarded to applicants who live locally or have “strong ties” to the mountain community.
More information on the foundation, its scholarship fund, and the upcoming fundraiser can be found at ThePaulCuthbertsonFoundation.org.