The Dr. Vernon R. Alford Jr. Purpose-filled Life Fund (The PFL Fund) awarded $2,000 to our very first recipient Devin Roberts of North Carolina in December 2021. Devin started his first year of college at NC State University fall of 2021 to pursue his creative arts skills in Electrical Engineering. Help us reach our goal by raising $5,000 so that we can open the application process once again in spring 2023 to disburse multiple awards to young Creatives for the 2024 school year!
About The PFL Award:
Greetings! My name is Brooke Alford-Chambers. In 2020, my Father Dr. Vernon R. Alford Jr. transitioned from gastrointestinal cancer at the tender age of 65. A retired Educational Leader of 40 years, a loving Father, Grand Father, husband, children’s book author, poet, avid reader, visual artist, musical entertainer, tennis player, Believer, and lover of life, Dr. Alford had so much more life to live and share.
Dr. Alford’s academic and life achievements were commendable, leaving a great legacy of creativity and standard of excellence that lives on through his children Mia Alford Fearon, yours truly, and Vernon Alford III.
Shortly after his transition in August of 2020, I was inspired to start The Dr. Vernon R. Alford Jr. Purpose-filled Life Fund (The PFL Fund). This fund was created to celebrate Dr. Alford’s love for the performing arts, creative arts, education, and the youth.
Having experienced the passing of several loved ones from preventable sicknesses, illnesses, and diseases prior to my Father, I realized that while academic and educational achievements are important, we must emphasize the importance of our health and wellness even more. Without our all-round health, we truly have nothing.
It’s never too early to focus on health and wellness.
The PFL Fund is about encouraging young creatives in performing arts, visual arts, photography, and creative writing to develop healthy habits in their lifestyle and nutrition now for a better quality of life tomorrow.
Healthy people produce healthy results!
The PLF Fund is seeking young Creatives who prioritize their health and wellness just as much as their craft.
Thank you!