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This Year's Recipients
Lily Beck - Scholarship Recipient
My name is Lily Beck. I am from Manahawkin New Jersey, and I am 17 years old. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going to the gym, baking, and playing softball. I am currently a senior at Southern Regional High school and looking forward to attending college next year at Montclair State University.
Jenesis Bannarbie - Scholarship Recipient
Jenesis E. Bannarbie is the oldest child and only daughter of United States Navy veterans
QuaWanna and Tyrone Bannarbie. She was born and raised in Suffolk, Virginia, where she
graduated with honors from Nansemond River High School in JUN 2024. Upon graduation, she
was accepted and enrolled as a freshman in the Virginia Tech Corp of Cadets (VTCC), where she
receives military training with the VTCC Navy ROTC Program. She is a second semester
student majoring in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at Virginia Tech. During the Fall
2024 semester, she was a physics student and made the dean's list. She has always loved science.
She intends to combine the PPE program with a behavioral science study of psychology. In the
future, she hopes to make changes in policies that affect middle-class families and children’s
education. Jenesis is passionate about service. She uses her creativity and leadership to volunteer
on the medical staff, Conrad Calvary, military ball, and to help with parking at Virginia Tech
football games, among other ways she gives her time and skills to the university. Her hobbies
include reading, writing, watching TV/anime, playing games with her brothers, and sports. She is
a gifted writer and an award-winning essayist and poet with the National Beta Club. She enjoys
learning about the world around her while traveling and experiencing new adventures in new
places. She believes her strengths are her charisma, empathy, self-awareness, intelligence, and
composure. She is always striving for self-improvement, and that is how she manages any
challenges that come her way. She doesn’t see her Type 1 diabetes diagnosis as a limitation. T1D
challenges her to show up as an overcomer every day.
POINT GUARD SPONSORSHIP $3,000
POINT GUARD SPONSORSHIP $3,000
POINT GUARD SPONSORSHIP $3,000
- Award for Sponsorship
- 8 Complementary tickets
- Recognition as a major sponsor during the event.
- Podium and Video Screen Recognition
- Recognition on The DeVon Antonio Staton Foundation, Inc. website and in event booklet
JUMP SHOT SPONSORSHIP $1,500
POINT GUARD SPONSORSHIP $3,000
POINT GUARD SPONSORSHIP $3,000
- Award for Sponsorship
- 6 Complementary tickets
- Recognition as a major sponsor during the event.
- Podium and Video Screen Recognition
- Recognition on The DeVon Antonio Staton Foundation, Inc. website and in event booklet
LAYUP SPONSORSHIP $500.00
POINT GUARD SPONSORSHIP $3,000
THREE POINTER SPONSORSHIP $250
- Award for Sponsorship
- 4 Complementary tickets
- Recognition as a major sponsor during the event.
- Podium and Video Screen Recognition
- Recognition on The DeVon Antonio Staton Foundation, Inc. website and in event booklet
THREE POINTER SPONSORSHIP $250
THREE POINTER SPONSORSHIP $250
THREE POINTER SPONSORSHIP $250
- Award for Sponsorship
- 2 Complementary tickets
- Recognition as a major sponsor during the event.
- Podium and Video Screen Recognition
- Recognition on The DeVon Antonio Staton Foundation, Inc. website and in event booklet
SHOT CLOCK SPONSORSHIP $200
THREE POINTER SPONSORSHIP $250
SHOT CLOCK SPONSORSHIP $200
- Award for Sponsorship
- 1 Complementary ticket
- Recognition as a major sponsor during the event.
- Podium and Video Screen Recognition
- Recognition on The DeVon Antonio Staton Foundation, Inc. website and in event booklet
PARTNER DONATIONS
THREE POINTER SPONSORSHIP $250
SHOT CLOCK SPONSORSHIP $200
Your donation of $50 and $25 are greatly appreciated and will be acknowledge at the event. Contribution buttons are below.
Our 2025 Sponsors
The DeVon Antonio Staton Inaugural Scholarship Luncheon
Support DAS Foundation Inc Today
Join us for a groundbreaking event that aims to transform lives! The DeVon Antonio Staton Inaugural Scholarship Luncheon "Sneaker Ball" is dedicated to providing financial support and opportunities for students living with type 1 diabetes. This inspiring gathering will not only celebrate the resilience and achievements of these remarkable individuals but also raise funds to help them pursue their educational dreams. Together, we can create a brighter future by empowering the next generation of leaders who face the challenges of diabetes head-on. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this meaningful initiative; your participation can make a world of difference! There will be dancing, great food, fellowship, a silent auction, door prizes, and networking. Be sure to join us and plan to be with us in 2026.
DeVon Antonio Staton Scholarship Information
The DeVon Antonio Staton Scholarship was established to honor and preserve his
memory and legacy, to honor the efforts of diabetes patients everywhere, and to assist
diabetic students in achieving their academic and professional aspirations for Students
with Type 1 diabetes. The scholarship will be given yearly to 3 students who have been
diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes attending college who also excels scholastically with
a GPA of at least 3.0. Financial support will be allocated to the college that the student
is currently attending or intends to attend. The DeVon Antonio Staton Scholarship will
be presented at an annual semi-formal sneaker ball in March. The mother of DeVon,
Cathy Staton and the board members of the DeVon Antonio Staton Foundation will
evaluate all applications and select 3 recipients who best embody a desire to do well in
school due to any challenges surrounding their condition. Your contributions will help
sustain DeVon’s legacy and support a deserving, dedicated student in achieving their
educational aspirations. All of our donations and fundraising efforts are directed entirely
to our scholarship fund.
Scholarship Application deadline has closed for 2025. Please check back and follow for 2026 updates. For more information email dasfoundationinc@gmail.com
Help Our Cause
Your assistance and contributions will help us achieve our objectives and support our mission. We appreciate your support in advance.
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