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The Jacob Cangemi Memorial Scholarship was founded in 2007 by Jacob’s mother, Renee Cangemi,
her sister Yvette Oquin and Laurice Goodwin, Jacob’s former teacher and mentor, to honor his memory. Jacob passed
away on 07/07/07 due to injuries sustained from a car wreck. In the 18 years that Jacob lived he left an everlasting memory
with all that he touched. He was a devoted son and brother, a loyal friend and hard worker. Jacob was a natural born leader
and encourager with a heart for people who were struggling. He consistently overcame adversity in his life and was an inspiration
to those he touched. It is in this spirit that the Jacob Cangemi Memorial Scholarship was created.
The purpose of this event
is to raise awareness for the Scholarship Fund which will help provide college scholarships to Trenton area high school students in need of financial assistance whose academic and personal
potential may be unfulfilled due to circumstances beyond their control. It is our hope to show that we value the critical
role that education plays in changing the lives of young men and women. We support mid-level high school students from difficult
backgrounds who through no fault of their own do not have the support they need to access higher education.
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