"It is very encouraging to know there are people in the world who recognize the potential and value in naive young adults who are transitioning into a very new stage of life...
...This scholarship has granted me confidence I did not even realize I had within me. Words really cannot express my gratitude - but I promise my hard work while in college will express and reflect how greatly I cherish your support."
Megan Powell
2019 FATEful 20 Scholar Winner
"The FATE Foundation is a great opportunity to invest in the future of Madison County and beyond, by providing recognition and financial assistance to students as they continue their educational experience after High School. I firmly believe my annual donation will be used wisely. As a Career Educator, Founding Principal of the Madison County Early College High School, two term County Commissioner and current Chairman, I am deeply grateful of the efforts of Mike and Anna Tuziw and the FATE Foundation. WELL DONE."
Norris Gentry
Madison County Commissioner
"We are honored to share in the mission of FATE Foundation and Mike and Anna in achieving their goal of providing higher education opportunities in Madison County. The charity seeks to meet other needs in the community as well and is run with much integrity."
Jim and Lisa McLean
"I would just like to say that words cannot describe how grateful I am to you and your sponsors at the FATE Foundation. Thank you for believing in me and understanding my want and need for a higher education. Thank you for giving me the tools to turn my dreams into a reality. I will forever be grateful to you for taking this leap of faith and choosing me. This was a learning experience that I will never forget and for that I will always be appreciative of your guidance and support."
Molly Fisher" . . . It takes all your ingenuity, dedication and time spent determining the most qualified student. Then you have to read each applicant’s paperwork, usually more than once. You meet with students, encourage them but not all are going to win. You find ways to help them cope with this failure by pointing them to other opportunities.
I’m so thankful that God showed you the door He wanted you to walk through all those years ago. I’m grateful you asked me to participate as well and i can share those blessings. Love you both. G"
Gweneeth Conklin
"The FATE Foundation truly cares about the future of Madison County and Western North Carolina by investing, year in and year out, in our students. The FATE Foundation is like no other foundation I have worked with in terms of having a “hands on” approach to their selection for young scholars. Mike and Anna stay engaged with our school family throughout the year, they support school initiatives, and they help with the development of critical programming such as STEM curriculum and community-based learning"
Will Hoffman Ed.D.
Superintendant
Madison County Schools
"Thank you guys SO much for taking the time to do such an amazing thing. Everyday, our deputies see up close the living situations of many people who need help. This is truly more impactful than we can express. Thank you!"
Lindsay Regner