Gabriel Trujillo ‘16 Annual Scholarship

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Celebrate the memory of Gabe Trujillo with a gift to his annual scholarship!

The Gabriel Trujillo '16 Annual Scholarship Fund was established at Lake Forest College in 2024 to commemorate Gabriel "Gabe" Trujillo, who died in June 2023. Gabe was a cherished friend and classmate who was deeply passionate about nature, culture, and science.

In honor of Gabe's intellectual curiosity and passions, we invite you to celebrate his life and legacy by contributing to this fund. With the funds collected, an annual scholarship will be awarded to a student for the 2024–25 academic year majoring in environmental studies or biology. 

In addition to the annual scholarship, remaining funds will be used to dedicate a bench in Gabe's honor. Your donation will help continue his spirit of exploration and discovery at Lake Forest College.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to honor Gabe's memory. 


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Memorial Service on Campus

Memorial Service for Gabe - Invitation and RSVP Details

Please join Gabe's family and friends for a Memorial Service in his honor to be held on Saturday, September 14 at 11:00 am on Middle Campus, Lake Forest College. 

Kindly RSVP to Glenn Adelson at gadelson@lakeforest.edu or 847-735-6281. Thank you. 


163 days ago by Marianne Riddell
A Special Update on the Gabriel "Gabe" Trujillo '16 Annual Scholarship

Thank you once again for your generous support of the Gabriel “Gabe” Trujillo ’16 Annual Scholarship. Your contribution is helping to keep Gabe's memory alive and supporting future students at Lake Forest College.

I'm pleased to share that a new story has just been posted on our website, highlighting the impact of this scholarship and the legacy Gabe continues to inspire. You can read the full story here: Link to the story.

We’re incredibly grateful for your support and encourage you to continue spreading the word. If you haven’t already, please consider reaching out to your classmates and friends to share this update and invite them to join in honoring Gabe’s memory.

Thank you for being a part of this meaningful initiative. We look forward to keeping you updated on the positive impact your gift is making.

All my best,

Marianne Riddell

Director of Annual Engagement


174 days ago by Marianne Riddell
​We are almost half way to our goal of $7,000!

Thank You for Your Generous Donations!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed. Thanks to your support, we have secured enough funds to award the inaugural Gabriel Trujillo '16 Annual Scholarship in the fall of 2024 to a deserving student.

Additionally, we plan to dedicate a bench and plant a tree in Gabe's memory. If you haven’t donated yet, please consider making a gift to honor Gabe's legacy. If you’ve already contributed, we encourage you to reach out to your classmates and friends to share this campaign. 

Thank you for helping us celebrate Gabe’s memory!

216 days ago by Marianne Riddell
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