Kailyn Sneath Memorial Scholarship
The Sneath family have been involved with the SBHANA since Kailyn was born in 1997.
Kailyn attended many events over the years with the SBHANA. Her mom, Monica Sneath quickly became deeply involved with the SBHANA as the Vice President on the board of directors for many years, planning numerous events and fundraising. Kailyn’s father Del and siblings, Zoe and Jay, were a huge part of SBHANA as well. The Sneath Family volunteered many hours of time to SBHANA events. They assisted at the Summer BBQ, Christmas parties, and other events that were put on by the SBHANA. As a family, they have raised funds through the Hope Classic, raffles, silent auctions, casinos, conferences, and smokie sales.
Monica, along with her good friend Darlene Cathcart, co-founded Camp Freedom, a four-day camp for teens living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus in 2000. Kailyn was a huge inspiration for Camp Freedom as Kailyn loved to laugh, have fun and be around her many friends. Humour was important to Kailyn, and she often told jokes and wanted to make people laugh and would share the biggest smile when she heard their laughter. Kailyn had a kind heart and was very empathetic. She was a strong and beautiful person both inside and out.
Due to Kailyn's complex medical needs, she required nursing level of care 24/7. Monica and her carefully chosen staff, provided that care for her. Ensuring that Kailyn's medical needs were met, and also allowing Kailyn to fully participate in her community and school, the Sneath family chose Self Managed Care. This means that Monica hired all the staffing for Kailyn’s needs vs using an agency. The decision to hire a nurse or nursing student was taken with great consideration. After all they would be in their family home daily and driving Kailyn on her many outings. These nurses may have been hired to assist with her medical needs, but they quickly made connections with Kailyn and became not just her nurse, but her friends. Due to Monica’s careful selection of the staff hired, these amazing people also became special members of the Sneath family.
To celebrate the nurses it is with great honour that the SBHANA and the Sneath Famiy announce the Kailyn Sneath Memorial Scholarship in memory of Kailyn Sneath. We welcome nurses in undergraduate, graduate, diploma, or certificate programs at publicly funded post-secondary institution in Alberta to apply.
FIELD OF STUDY: an approved nursing program for RN, NP, LPN, RPN within Alberta.
VALUE: One $1000.00 scholarships awarded annually.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must provide confirmation of attending a nursing program in Alberta. RN, NP, LPN, RPN. Written confirmation of acceptance in a University or College or an accredited program leading to a Degree or Diploma in a nursing-related field.
APPLICATION: Applicants are required to submit a letter of reference from a previous teacher, health care professional or community leader. Provide an official Alberta Education or most recent post secondary transcript, and a letter from the candidate stating his or her eligibility, community involvement and plans for the future.
Applicants must be a Canadian citizen and be an Alberta resident.
Applicants must also show either volunteer work or employment with a local disability group.
SELECTION: Applicants will be judged on their motivation, volunteer work with a disability group, maturity, and academic background. The selection committee will consist of three members of the Board of Directors for the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Northern Alberta.
SPECIAL NOTE - THIS APPLICATION WILL NEED TO BE COMPLETED IN ONE SESSION. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SAVE WORK AND COMPLETE LATER. BEFORE YOU START, PLEASE HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY INFORMATION READY TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION.