Mt. Pleasant-Blythedale School

At Mt. Pleasant–Blythedale School, students with complex medical needs require immediate access to high-quality care in order to fully participate in their education. Creating an environment where health and learning can coexist is essential to their well-being, safety, and long-term success.

On December 14, 2022, Mt. Pleasant–Blythedale, one of our 2021 partner beneficiaries, unveiled a newly constructed triage space designed to provide children with rapid, critical medical attention while remaining engaged in their school day.

This much-needed facility delivers round-the-clock access to urgent and often life-saving care, significantly reducing wait times and enabling faster medical response. Just as importantly, the triage room offers a safe, private, and nurturing setting where students can receive treatment with dignity and minimal disruption, allowing them to focus on healing, learning, and growth.

The new triage space reflects how thoughtful investment in student-centered care can create lasting impact strengthening both educational access and health outcomes for the children who rely on Mt. Pleasant–Blythedale each day.

The Valerie Fund

At The Valerie Fund, care extends far beyond treatment—it includes empowering young patients to envision and pursue full, meaningful futures. Through education and continued support, former and current patients are given the opportunity to transform their experiences into purpose.

On January 5, 2023, The Valerie Fund, one of our 2022 partner beneficiaries, hosted its Meet Our Named Scholarship Recipients event, awarding scholarship grants to former and current Valerie Fund patients.

A powerful theme emerged among the recipients: many are pursuing degrees in medicine and related healthcare fields. Their paths reflect the lasting influence of the doctors, nurses, and medical professionals who supported them through their most challenging moments and underscore how compassionate care can inspire the next generation of healers.

These scholarships represent more than financial assistance; they are an investment in future leaders in healthcare whose journeys began with resilience, support, and hope.

The Valerie Fund Names Scholarship Reception

At MacroMinds, our mission is rooted in expanding access to education and empowering the next generation of leaders in STEM and beyond. Thanks to the unwavering support of our donors and sponsors, that mission continues to translate into real-world impact.

At The Valerie Fund’s Reception held yesterday, MacroMinds founder Dean Curnutt joined in honoring scholarship recipients whose academic paths are being shaped by this shared commitment. Among them was Aidan Lohne, the 2022 MacroMinds Scholarship recipient, now a senior studying biochemistry at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Watch below to hear Aidan share his inspiring story.