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"As I make the transition from dancer to full-time Realtor, I am filled with feelings of gratitude for Willie's Wishes. During COVID quarantine I was forced to think about what life was going to be like beyond my 7-inch pink, sparkly heels. After some deep contemplating, I decided to take my people and sales skills into real estate. Willie's Wishes covered the full cost of my schooling and books in a time of financial hardship. Now, I am a fully licensed real estate agent with 3 sales already under my belt and so many more to come! I am so appreciative of the opportunities that Shotgun Willie's and the Willie's Wishes scholarship has provided me.” -Samira

“I became a Shotgun’s entertainer about 8 years ago in order to fund my education in the aviation field. Let’s face it - that’s the reason a lot of us girls became entertainers because our families couldn’t afford to send us to college. So we are cutting it ourselves, but can’t do it without you! I encourage you to support us ladies that you love so much!" - Aspen

“I am so unbelievably grateful for Willie’s Wishes and the contributions they have made towards me and my coworkers. I don’t know of any other companies that are willing to invest in the future of their people and I wouldn’t be able to accomplish any of this without their generosity. They believe in us and support us, and I am so incredibly fortunate to be a part of this family. Thank you, thank you, thank you Willie’s Wishes for everything you do for us!” -Bailee

“I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the many opportunities I have been given through being a part of this community! I just completed my first month as a cybersecurity advisor at one of the top managed security companies in the world. I am where I am today because of all of you, and I want to say THANK YOU. When I moved to this club I was just finishing up my bachelor’s degree. I was unhappy with the direction I was going and struggling to decide what to do next. ….. With the help of the Willie’s Wishes Scholarship, I took the past 8 months to complete a course in cybersecurity and got a job in the industry. None of this would have been possible without you all, so thank you, thank you, thank you! “ -Nikita

“Willie’s Wishes has helped me expand my career outside of dancing at Shotgun Willie’s. It gave me the encouragement to follow my business plans within the esthetician world! I will always be grateful for this program even past me gaining my licensing and working here.. I cannot wait to see who will be able to achieve next years scholarship." -Sativa

 “Receiving the Willies Wishes Scholarship has been a transformative experience for me over the past two years as a PhD student in counseling and Sport Psychology. This generous support has not only alleviated the financial burden but has also empowered me to fully immerse myself in my research and academic pursuits. This scholarship has enabled me to focus on my research, which centers on exploring the challenges women face in the field of sport psychology. ….. I am deeply grateful for WW and the opportunities it has afforded me. It has been a cornerstone of my success and has played a pivotal role in shaping my future as a scholar and practitioner in the field of sport psychology.” -Natalie

“Willie’s Wishes has made a tremendous impact on my life and has enable me to become the person I am today! When I first started college, I tried to take out every loan possible to continue my education. I lived in Fort Collins and was living off paycheck to paycheck. Then I was introduced to Willies Wishes, which aided me in so many ways throughout my college career. Since then, I have completed my last two years of college at CSU with a degree in apparel merchandising and design. I never thought I could graduate, and I could not have done it without the help of this program. I have since followed my passion in fashion design and landed a job with one of my favorite brands in Denver! I truly could not have made it this far without your support.” -Cierra

“Today, I am deeply honored and humbled. To each member of the committee, every donor, and everyone involved in making this scholarship a reality, please accept my heartfelt appreciation. Your unwavering commitment to supporting students like myself on our educational journeys is truly remarkable. Your dedication to empowering young minds fills me with admiration and gratitude. This scholarship represents far more than financial assistance; it symbolizes your unwavering belief in my potential and your investment in my dreams. I want to express my deepest gratitude once again for the incredible opportunity. Being chosen as a recipient of the Willies Wishes Scholarship is a tremendous honor, and I will carry this honor with pride as I continue my educational journey.” - Madaline