The Pinal Mountain Foundation for Higher Education is proud to announce the receipt of a $1,000 donation from Floyd Krank, owner of Globe Shining Times Car Wash. While PMFHE awards scholarships to students seeking a variety of degrees and certificates at Gila Community College, this $1,000 will be awarded specifically to nursing students. These funds will be used for scholarships that will be awarded each semester through the “Lorraine Lyngstad Nursing Scholarship” established by Mr. Krank and Globe Shining Times Car Wash.
“This money is donated in honor of Lorraine (Lorry) Lyngstad, who is a great example of love, service, and dedication,” said Krank. “Her unequaled service in the nursing field and to her family and community inspired this scholarship.”
PMFHE receives scholarship funds through three fundraisers annually and through donations from individuals and businesses. The three fundraisers are a spring golf tournament, a dinner and art auction in the summer, and an Oktoberfest in the fall. Scholarships are awarded to Gila Community College students at the Gila Pueblo and San Carlos Campuses for the fall and spring semesters. Anyone interested in contributing to the Foundation is encouraged to contact Jerry McCreary at (928) 425-8481 or John O’Donnell at (928) 812-1010. Pinal Mountain Foundation for Higher Education works in partnership with Gila Community College to help our communities build successful futures.