Steve Boutell Memorial Scholarship
Fund Type
Scholarship
Scholarship
Established
02/19/2018
02/19/2018
Purpose
Scholarships to graduating seniors of Shelby Public High School
Scholarships to graduating seniors of Shelby Public High School
Story
Steven Gregory Boutell lived his life with a plan to change the world and to make it better for those who faced his own personal challenge of diabetes. Born and raised in Shelby, MI, Steve attended Shelby schools and excelled academically and athletically. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 11, Steve overcame many obstacles, and his diagnosis inspired his dream of finding a cure. After graduation, Steve attended Michigan State University, earning a degree in Human Biology. He was working towards another degree in Molecular Diagnostics. At the time of his passing, Steve worked at a molecular diagnostic lab and was excited about the possible impact of his work on pancreatic diseases. On February 19, 2011, the same disease that gave Steve's life a profoundly altruistic motivation ended his life. He died at the age of 25 from diabetes complications. Through this fund, his family hopes to encourage other students and community programs to complete his mission.
Steven Gregory Boutell lived his life with a plan to change the world and to make it better for those who faced his own personal challenge of diabetes. Born and raised in Shelby, MI, Steve attended Shelby schools and excelled academically and athletically. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 11, Steve overcame many obstacles, and his diagnosis inspired his dream of finding a cure. After graduation, Steve attended Michigan State University, earning a degree in Human Biology. He was working towards another degree in Molecular Diagnostics. At the time of his passing, Steve worked at a molecular diagnostic lab and was excited about the possible impact of his work on pancreatic diseases. On February 19, 2011, the same disease that gave Steve's life a profoundly altruistic motivation ended his life. He died at the age of 25 from diabetes complications. Through this fund, his family hopes to encourage other students and community programs to complete his mission.