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Many high school students learn lessons in life by demonstrating resilience to overcome ethical dilemmas. Oftentimes, these stories are left untold, but they should be shared to inspire others to do the right thing even when no one is watching, and the BBB Ethical Torch Essay Scholarship does just that. Students are invited to write a 500-word essay that reflects on a meaningful experience or life lesson that proved making the right choice with positive morals was the best path forward. High school students in Greater AZ are eligible to apply and five winners will each be awarded $500-$1,500 in scholarships to be used for college tuition and expenses.
To submit an application or to learn more, visit torchessay.bbbcommunity.org. Submissions are accepted now through October 20, 2025; winners will be announced at BBB’s Torch Awards for Ethics celebration on November 19, 2025 and on the website.
Swiss America and Valley of the Sun-Camelback Kiwanis Club are sponsors for this year’s scholarship program.
Blood donors are needed every day for patients who need transfusions for planned medical treatments and emergencies. During National Trauma Awareness Month in May, nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant asks all who are eligible to give and make sure blood is available for even the most unexpected events.
Thu, May 1, 12pm-3:30pm, Yuma Sun , 2055 Arizona Ave
Fri, May 2, 8am-1pm, St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Friel Center, 11545 E40th St
Tue, May 13, 2pm-6pm, Onvida Health, Yuma Medical Center, Administrative Entrance, 2400 S Ave A
Wed, May 14, 9am-1pm, Onvida Health, Yuma Medical Center, Administrative Entrance, 2400 S Ave A
Thu, May 15, 10:30am- 2pm, Arizona Game and Fish Yuma, Conference Room, 9140 E 28th St
Fri, May 16, 10am-1:30pm, Yuma County Adult Probation, 3-410 Maiden Ln
Learn more and make an appointment to give at vitalant.org, download and use the Vitalant blood donor app or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825)
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