The Gabriela Grace Endowed Memorial Scholarship supports students at the University of Central Florida School of Nursing who are interested in pursuing a career in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Michael and Tabitha are alumni and the scholarship will award a student $1,000 every year in perpetuity in Gabriela's name. 

 

When a premature baby is born as a result of preterm premature rupture of membranes or other pregnancy complications they are placed and cared for in the NICU. Since NEC primarily affects premature babies, creating a scholarship for those who are interested in working in the NICU helps increase awareness around this disease and the difficulties of caring for a premature baby while also supporting those who support their families.