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My name is Ashley Cowan and I am a mother of three beautiful daughters, one who resides in heaven….she and the Lord are the driving forces to me furthering my education in the healthcare field. It was June 6, 2019, when our tragic nightmare began: Remi Joan Cowan was only 16 weeks old. She was perfect in every way, pure and innocent, yet tragically removed from our life, unexpectedly, while in the care of a babysitter. Although I clung to my faith and hope in the Lord, Remi’s body temperature kept decreasing, her organs were failing, and a scan of her head revealed there was no brain activity. Remi was pronounced dead at 10:21 am on June 7, 2019, due to cardiac arrest as a result of cerebral hypoxia (lack of oxygen). Remi’s death is believed to be a result of asphyxiation. While sitting next to Remi’s tombstone after her passing, I remember tears flowing down my face and the pain penetrating throughout my entire body. I recall standing up and looking around the cemetery thinking, “This cannot be the end. What is my purpose for this life?” Eventually, I found myself walking around the Montoursville Cemetery, reading names and biblical scripture on the monuments. I noticed temporary memorial grave markers on countless plots. I began to note the dates on the markers... 1993, 1997, 1989, 1918, and some were too damaged and faded to read. Funeral costs are not something many of us plan for until retirement or even later in life. But, when it is our time to leave this world, we won’t be late for that appointment. Sadly, many bodies end up in mass burial sites, without identification, next to heaping piles of trash or stored inside funeral homes as if they never existed due to the inability to cover costs. So, there I stood, numb, in the middle of that cemetery approximately 250 yards away from where my sweet Remi Joan’s body lies, wondering how I could ensure I fulfilled the Lord’s purpose for my daughter’s short life here on earth. I can’t recall if I was walking away from that children’s section or driving out of the cemetery, but I remember taking pictures of many temporary markers, desperately wanting to put a permanent monument on every plot to honor each human properly. It was at that moment I felt an overwhelming sense of appreciation for the outpour of support from the community after Remi’s passing. I know we would not have had the privilege of honoring Remi the way we desired if it was not for the generosity of so many people. Remi's Purpose, Inc. was founded to provide community service by providing financial assistance and intervention support to family and friends of departed loved ones in negotiating their final arrangements and expenses. My struggle and agony of losing my sweet daughter has ripped my flesh apart, but it has also placed me in a new light. Grief is a personal journey, but when shared with others it seems a little lighter which is why I’ve decided to advance my degree in order to help others through Remi’s Purpose. Remi's Purpose, Inc. was founded following the loss of my daughter to

provide community service by providing financial assistance and intervention support to family and friends of departed loved ones in negotiating their final arrangements and expenses. Remi’s Purpose has become my purpose and future as it brings me joy and hopefully, fulfills the Lord's calling for me. Remi’s Purpose has become my purpose and future as it brings me joy and hopefully, fulfills the Lord's calling for me. Juggling school has been financially challenging. Currently, I am unable to register for classes due to an outstanding balance. I pray I am awarded this scholarship and can continue my education. Ten years from now, I pray Remi’s Purpose has impacted many lives around the world and spread the Lord’s love to all.

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