We are proud to introduce and congratulate three outstanding students who have been selected to receive the Michelle Lunn HOPE Foundation Scholarship this year. Their hard work, dedication, perseverance, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others truly reflect the spirit of Michelle’s legacy.
Please join us in celebrating these deserving students and wishing them continued success as they pursue their educational goals and dreams. We are honored to be a small part of their journey and look forward to seeing all they accomplish in the future.
Congratulations, and best wishes to each of you! đź’™
Jonah VanSkiver is a 2025 graduate of Forest Hills Central HS and now a sophomore attending Hope College. Inspired by his brother’s battle with blood cancer, Jonah’s commitment to community shines through his volunteer work with Make-A-Wish, including his involvement with the Ada Bible Hospitality Team. Jonah is going into my sophomore year Hope College and is studying business and finance, and in his free time he enjoy golfing, playing guitar and reading his Bible. ”
Joey Brown is a Mechanical Engineering student at Michigan State University with a bold aspiration to work for a private space company, engineering next-generation rocket engines to help humanity achieve its goal of becoming a multi-planetary species. Just one week after starting at MSU in September 2024, Joey was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). He spent weeks in the hospital undergoing intensive chemotherapy treatments, demonstrating remarkable strength and perseverance throughout his ordeal.
Joey takes great pride in his contributions to AML cancer research, both during and after his treatment. By donating various bio-samples, he has helped advance scientific efforts to improve treatments and reduce the stress, pain, and helplessness experienced by future patients and their families. Joey acknowledges the importance of those who came before him, whose contributions made his own journey more manageable. With a forward-looking spirit, he is committed to continuing to make a positive impact through his studies and future career.
Trevor Van Skiver is a Senior at Hope College, majoring in Microbiology with aspirations to attend Medical School and pursue a career in medicine. A 2023 graduate of Forest Hills Central High School, Trevor achieved an outstanding 4.1 GPA, showcasing his academic excellence.
In his free time, Trevor enjoys rowing, playing guitar, skiing, and woodworking. A passionate athlete, he served as captain of his rowing team, leading his varsity 4+ boat to a historic third-place finish at Scholastic Nationals—the best in his school’s history. Trevor also channels his energy into triathlons, running for Make-A-Wish and co-founding the “Dream Team,” an endurance team supporting the organization’s mission.
Trevor’s personal journey fuels his commitment to giving back. Diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at age two, he battled the disease for over three years. Though cancer took much of his childhood, it instilled in him a profound sense of purpose and resilience. Inspired by the support he received, Trevor is driven to pursue a medical career to provide hope and care to those facing life-threatening illnesses, reflecting the compassion and strength he gained from his own experiences.