Shine Play It Forward
Shine: Play It Forward The scholarship where character Counts Recognizing exceptional ability, encouraging integrity, and community responsibility. Application deadline: May 01, 2024 Shine: Play It Forward, is a 501 (c) 3 and was developed to recognize the life’s work of, Tom Shine. In 2021, Tom lost his courageous seven-year battle with cancer. Through his life and ultimate journey, fighting cancer, Tom demonstrated strength and an unrelenting positive attitude. This strength has become the backbone for us to follow. Our mission is: A commitment to service excellence, through supporting academic, athletic, and leadership development in youth. Tom was a student, athlete, coach and impactful contributor in life. Through his journey, Tom witnessed values and lessons of hard work, honesty, ruthless integrity and the ability to face adversity and challenges with calm, stoic bravery. Tom took those lessons to heart, striving for achievement in both his personal and. professional life. Tom believed in academics, the sport, the coaches, the school's and each other, while creating legendary moments. Service gave Tom purpose, drive, success and defeat . . . all with character. Tom transformed players into coaches and changed their lives into who they are today. Many have gone on to live, teach, coach, and perform based on Tom’s teachings, leadership, and guidance . . . that is a gift no-one can buy! Not only was teaching and coaching a job, it became a life style that developed Tom into a man of integrity, commitment, and character. As an El Modena Hall of Fame inductee, Tom left his indelible mark at El Modena High School. The Shine: Play It Forward Scholarship program recognizes high school seniors for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact within their school, sport, and most importantly, within their communities. The scholarship recognizes athletes of character who are community-minded and driven to use their exceptional talents for the benefit of all… those who dare to be great