HOWARD ASLINGER FOUNDATION

The Howard L. Aslinger Memorial Scholarship Foundation is an organization to encourage individuals with disabilities to further their education.

HOW IT ALL BEGAN

Howard L. Aslinger was born June 20, 1940 and passed away on June 16, 2009. While here with us he made a huge impact on all that met him.

When he was 11 years old he contracted polio which therefore put him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. He did not let this inconvenience stand in his way to lead an active and productive life.

Howard was president of Rotary and Jaycees and was JCI senator #22234, and was active in every sport you could imagine. He was a great coach to all his daughters and many other young athletes. He helped get the Cape Area Youth Soccer Association (CAYSA) program going and was CAYSA president and CAYSA select president. He was very influential in getting boys and girls soccer programs at the high school level in Southeast Missouri.

He was an American Family Insurance agent for 32 years. Before that he worked as Hahs-Stiegmeyer Insurance and his first job was with Otto Dingeldin.

He married Jean Phillips and had 3 daughters; Shelley, Kari, and Kim. Now he also has 7 beautiful grandchildren

He never let his inconvenience get in his way of being a success. Since he did not have all the opportunities that he deserved when he was younger he always said he would like to start a scholarship for people with disabilities to further their education. So in honor and memory of him we are making this possible

OUR VISION

The Howard L. Aslinger Memorial Scholarship Foundation is an organization to encourage individuals with disabilities to further their education.

Meet the Scholarship Recipients

Help us congratulate the Howard Aslinger Scholarship recipients.

Scholarship Recipient

Nina Bachich

Meet Nina Bachich from Miami, Florida, One of the Howard Aslinger Foudation 24/25 Scholarship recipients. Nina is studying Master of Public Policy, Law with Georgetown University. In October of 2021 and after a horrific incident she was faced with a new reality as a paraplegic and full-time wheelchair user. With the ADA compliance and standards barriers that are still prevalent in everyday life, Nina has been motivated to be a voice for change which has sparked new passions within her-to attend law school to study discrimination law and policy, to champion better and more transparent disability services, and to advocate in the court room for our communities to be fully accessible. Her goal is to merge her love for hospitality and a dedication to disability rights with a degree in law, working towards creating a more inclusive industry and removing the misrepresentation of accessibility and discrimination in hotels and other venues. We are honored to have Nina as part of the Howard Aslinger Foundation family and look forward to her positive impact she will continue to make in the years to come.

Congratulations Nina Bachich!

Scholarship Recipient

Carter Gedding

Meet Carter Geddings from Fremont, Nebraska, one of our 24/25 Scholarship recipients. Carter is a recent graduate of Fremont Senior High School and will be furthering his educational path at University of Nebraska-Lincoln/Kearney. Carter had part of a leg amputated after a lawn mower accident at the age of three. He was taught from that early age that his amputation is not a handicap but to push through his limitations as hard as they may be. He is hopeful to be a beacon of hope for others that may go through similar struggles, but first he is excited about his journey in college pursuing Sports Management. Please help me congratulate Carter on his accomplishments and future endeavors! We are proud to have you be part of the Howard Aslinger Foundation family.

Congratulations Carter!

GETTING INVOLVED

VOLUNTEER

The Howard Aslinger Foundation supports their mission statement by hosting fundraising events such as the Howard Aslinger 12/24 Hr Endurance Event and the Summer Music Festival. If you would like to get involved by volunteering at one of these events click below to learn more.

MAKE A DONATION

This foundation would not be able to help so many if it were not for donations from people like you! We encourage you to learn more about us and what we do, however, if you are ready to donate now please follow the link below.

http://paypal.me/HowardAslingerFound

CONTACT US ANYTIME

Please fill free to contact any of us with any questions, comments or fond memories by simply filling out the form below.

2035 Allen Drive | Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

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