Letter from the President

It is an honor to be selected as President of Kids’ Chance of South Carolina and I look forward to the opportunity to serve in this capacity. A huge thank you to our trusted director, Angie Kohl, for her years of hard work on behalf of the organization. I also thank my fellow Board members, our Partners, and all who support Kids’ Chance of South Carolina. Your dedication to the cause is why we are able to do what we do.

Kids’ Chance of South Carolina was founded in 1993 with the mission of providing educational scholarships to children of parents who were killed or seriously injured on-the-job. Because of the generosity of its supporters from across the state, it has awarded over 500 scholarships totaling over $1,330,000.00. Kids’ Chance of South Carolina is truly a special organization – one that is supported by attorneys, insurance carriers, employers, businesses in the workers’ compensation field, and individuals – with the common goal of supporting the education of children/dependents of South Carolina workers who have been fatally or seriously injured in a work-related accident. The hardships to children and families created by the death or serious disability of a parent often include financial ones, making it difficult for deserving young people to pursue their educational dreams.

While Kids’ Chance of South Carolina has accomplished a great deal over the past 30+ years, there is more to do. With your help, we can reach our goals of identifying and supporting student seeking to further their education. Thank you for your past and continued support. Please take a look at the Kids’ Chance of South Carolina website for opportunities to support us further. Whether it be through the Scholarship Society or attending one of our golf tournaments or Silent Auction, we strive to provide opportunities for all levels of contribution and support.

Thank you again for the opportunity to serve as President of Kids’ Chance of South Carolina and for your past and continued support.

D. Alan Westerlund, Jr.

President