Kelsey Thomas Kindness Scholarship
Her Story
Kelsey was our daughter, our sister, our family, and our friend — and to so many people, she was simply the light in the room.
Kelsey happened to have Down syndrome, but that was never what defined her. She was defined by her ability to love without limits, make people smile, bring people together, and make everyone around her feel welcomed, valued, and loved.
She was deeply involved in her community and embraced life with a joy that was completely her own. She loved music, sports, social activities, being with people, and experiencing all that life had to offer. These weren’t just activities to Kelsey — they were a meaningful part of who she was.
In August 2024, we lost Kelsey to cancer.
But we don’t want her story to end there.
We created the Live Like Kelsey Foundation to keep her light shining and honor the way she lived – using Kelsey’s name and legacy to provide the same kinds of meaningful opportunities that brought joy, connection, confidence, health, and purpose to her life.
Her Light in Action
The Kelsey Thomas Kindness Scholarship
A little kinder. A little more joyful. A lot more of a bright light.
This is where Kelsey’s legacy becomes real — turning the kindness she showed the world into opportunities for students, in partnership with NoCo Tutoring & Enrichment.
The Scholarship
Carrying her light forward
Kelsey was a longtime friend and student of NoCo Tutoring & Enrichment, committed to lifelong learning. In honor of her commitment to showing the world how to be a little kinder, a little more joyful, and a lot more of a bright light, the Foundation is proud to sponsor this scholarship in her name.
Award: A fully paid tutoring or enrichment experience through NoCo Tutoring & Enrichment’s programming
Join Us
Ways to give
Every contribution matters. Every partnership matters. Every opportunitymatters.
We are looking for local businesses, organizations, families, and individuals who believe in love, kindness, inclusion, empowerment, and opportunity — and who would be willing to partner with us.