Tara Gladden Scholarship Fund
The Tara Gladden Scholarship Fund was created to honor the life and legacy of a young girl whose light was tragically taken too soon. Inspired by her spirit, kindness, and determination, this foundation is dedicated to turning heartbreak into hope by empowering students to pursue their dreams.
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Honoring Her Life Through Opportunity
On July 22, 1993, my 15 year old cousin, Tara was taken from us by a 30 year old man who made her feel beautiful. For two years, he had preyed on her insecurities and groomed her to trust him. When she finally told her parents about him, he took her life.
This was around the time that I was starting my studio and I vowed to do everything I could to help my EMC girls feel confident in their own abilities and their own self-worth. If I can help them to believe in themselves and remind them that they are strong, then I will have done a tiny thing to honor Tara.
Tara Gladden. Remember her name.
In celebration of Tara’s life, the Wiencek family has created the Tara Gladden Scholarship Fund and has donated over $6,000 to EMC dancers since 2020.
If you would like to contribute to the Tara Gladden Scholarship Fund and join us in making a dancer’s dreams come true, please donate here.
We hope to honor Tara’s memory by helping young performers continue their journey and realize their potential.
Thank you for keeping Tara in your hearts and minds.
Support the Tara Gladden Scholarship Fund
Your generosity helps turn tragedy into hope by empowering students to pursue their dreams while honoring Tara’s legacy. Every contribution—big or small—makes a lasting difference in shaping brighter futures.