Be the Fight Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for Current and Incoming
College Students Who Have
Fought Cancer Personally
The Be the Fight Memorial Scholarship, which is supported by Be the Fight Foundation (BFF), was established in 2024 to honor Tony Banda and all children who have fought pediatric cancer. The scholarship is to reward a current college student or high school senior who demonstrates a multifaceted sense of community (sports, arts, academics, local service, etc.) and has personally fought pediatric cancer. The scholarship will be a one-time gift amount of $2,500 to assist with the expenses of the student’s secondary education (college, trade school, etc).
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Antonio A. Banda | 1994 - 2019
Hailing from the Lyons Township High School Class of 2012, Tony was a valued individual in the Lyons Township Community. He was a two-season athlete, member of the community theater, and mentor in faith. His humor and multidimensional personality brought together peers from all walks of life. This was evident in the wake of Tony’s passing after a long-standing battle with neuroendocrine cancer. Strangers became family under one commonality: the friendship of Tony Banda.
BE THE FIGHT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Be the Fight along with The Banda Family are so honored to give this scholarship to a very deserving applicant!
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2025
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2026
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2027
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