SIA Brain Awareness Foundation, Inc.
In loving memory of Sia C. Yorker
Sia was entering her 3rd year of college in pursuit of fulfilling her dream of becoming a pediatric physician when a “Sudden Acute Brain Hemorrhage”. transitioned her young life from Earth to Heaven. The Yorker family honors her memory through scholarship and awareness programs nationwide.
ABOUT US
Sia Brain Awareness Foundation is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization founded in 2011 in memory of Sia Christine Yorker and others that have transitioned on, and those that are currently living with an Adverse Brain Condition.
Our Mission is to Educate and bring Awareness of the Signs and Symptoms of Acute Brain Hemorrhages and other adverse Brain Conditions. In addition, we want to encourage others to be proactive in taking preventive measures in avoiding head injuries as well as to console those that are experiencing pain and grief from a loss of a loved one due to a brain condition.
One of the goals of the foundation is to award scholarships to deserving Central Florida graduating high school seniors who will be full-time students in an accredited Florida College or University with the intent of pursuing Medical Science.
To ensure our presence in the community Sia Brain Awareness Foundation continues to provide direct student services to schools, as well as hospitals, corporations, and other charitable organizations.
Through our Annual Brain Walk A Thon, scholarships are provided, Bike and helmets giveaways to provide overall safety, moreover during the holiday seasons, community members have come to enjoy the toy giveaways and supplemental food baskets to enhance the joy of families coming together to celebrate.
Our seminars have provided a wealth of information to equip community members with hands-on information that will guide them through many facets of unexpected brain illnesses.
Financial Accountability
Sia Yorker Brain Awareness Scholarship Foundation financial accountability is established on personal character, integrity, and biblical stewardship principles. Stewardship is an essential part of everything we do. We recognize that every resource entrusted to us can help make a difference in someone’s life.
We carefully monitor and review all costs associated with Brain Awareness programs of education and community outreaches. We use all donations and grants for their intended purposes, and use creative measures for Fund Raising. Both signatures of Treasurer and Founder are required for all financial transactions. Upon request, financial records are available for audit by Internal Revenue Service.
Our Treasurer and Founder have earned the trust and support of many donors, churches, corporations, and institutions around the globe.
For more information, please contact us:
Sia Yorker Brain Awareness Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
P. O. Box 4152
Enterprise, Florida 32725
386-789-3324
