Congratulations to Trynity Scott- RF-LAMBDA Memorial Scholarship Recipient in Honor of Lieutenant Colonel Mario "Sugar Bear" Carazo

Trynity is currently in her second year at Barret, The Honors College at Arizona State University, majoring in marketing. She says she has always loved art and hopes to one day own her own international marketing firm. She is also involved in community service projects such as running blood drives for the Red Cross and volunteering at her local food pantry. She also enjoys playing volleyball. Trynity's father was KIA while serving in Iraq.

In her words, "The impact of this scholarship has allowed me to strive for my goals and strive to live up to the legacy my father died to create."

We know your father is very proud of you and all of your hard work. Congratulations!

San Diego/Virtual College Planning Workshop

For our San Diego Gold Star and Surviving spouses/teens who are looking to attend college, you won't want to miss this workshop! Come learn about the process, educational benefits, and resources available to your family. Not in San Diego? Not a problem! Join us virtually!

Lunch will be provided to our San Diego families.

To Register - Please contact or complete the Registry if not already on file and provide supporting documents to Admin@thesugarbearfoundation.org.

August Veteran's Coffee for our North Carolina Families

Although the September meeting will be dedicated to Gold Star families, Sugar Bear will have a representative at the August meeting. For those spouses who would like to join us at the August meeting and connect please RSVP at Admin@thesugarbearfoundation.org. Questions may also be directed to this address too. We hope to see you there.

Richard Childress Racing Banquet Hall - 425 Industrial Dr. Welcome/Lexington NC

Better Money Habits Virtual Workshop

We are so fortunate to work with Bank of America and their Better Money Habits Experts and Volunteers. This is a wonderful new opportunity we are excited to share with our spouses. This workshop will provide a wealth of information no matter where you are in your post-loss journey. Additionally, we will have our new Financial Counselor and Gold Star Advocate - Erica Brophy joining us for this event providing support resources for our spouses.

To Apply, please send the following Required Documents to Admin@thesugarbearfoundation.org (if not already on file):

  • Attach a copy of the DD1300 or a letter/document showing you qualify for VA benefits due to your spouse’s death from military service (PDF Files or legible photos are acceptable). You cannot move forward in this process without submitting your DD 1300 as well as signing the waiver.

  • Better Money Habits Waiver