Author: Katie Robinson

Thank you all for your incredible support! When we came up with this idea and established the goal of a $1,000 scholarship, I never imagined we would raise so much! I am keeping the fundraiser open through January 31, 2026 since that is the closing date I originally stated. Our family will work together to →

I am excited to announce that our donation collections for the 2026 scholarship are live! Our goal is to raise $1,000 by January 31, 2026 for the Chelse Widen Memorial Nursing Scholarship. This scholarship is open to high school seniors in Chesapeake, VA who plan to study Nursing. Please consider donating to our Gofundme campaign →

As we mourn the loss of Chelse, we work to honor her legacy by collecting donations to award a scholarship with the goal to support the next generation of nurses while also raising awareness about domestic abuse. More details coming soon. →