Gifts in Action - The Carraways

WHY THE CARRAWAYS GAVE

Joanne McCarty Carraway, a 1951 physical education graduate, and her husband, Charles, had many life experiences for which they were grateful. Yet, their college education and the impact it had on their lives was one they never forgot. To ensure that future generations of students have the same opportunities, Joanne and Charles included their respective alma maters in their estate plan. Thanks to their advance planning and charitable intent, students in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health will benefit for years to come. Joanne passed away in 2001 and Charles in 2004.

HOW THEY GAVE

The Joanne M. Carraway and Charles M. Carraway Scholarship Fund was established in spring 2005 at the University of Illinois and a similar fund was created at Charles’ alma mater, Louisiana State University. As endowments, the principal remains intact and only the interest used so that the scholarships become permanent sources of student support at both institutions.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“With the rising cost of tuition, private support for our students is incredibly helpful,” said department head, Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko. “We are tremendously grateful to the Carraways for this kind act of generosity.”

Members of the Carraway family were on campus in May 2005 to present a check to Dean Tanya Gallagher. “It is heartwarming to know that the Carraways placed such a high value on their college education that they wanted to be sure others had the same benefit,” said Dean Gallagher. “It will be an honor to award annual scholarships in the names of such generous individuals as Joanne and Charles Carraway.”

Story courtesy ALS Office of Development and Alumni Relations.