Brandon Willis Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser 2026

Brandon Willis Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser

Come join us at the Thompson Park Pavilion (Rain or Shine) for a special event to raise funds for the Brandon Willis Legacy Scholarship.

In 2017, Brandon Willis joined students from New Albany High School, Ohio, for a trip to South Africa with Original Wisdom. He traveled as a member of a high school class titled “Wildlife Tracking, Digital Photography and Robotic Applications.” Brandon was already an accomplished photographer before he went on the trip. He dove into the robotics piece with great enthusiasm and became known for his Monitor robot which he used to approach and photograph a white rhino in the bush. His parents shared that it was one of the highlights of his life. Brandon left us all too soon but his passion for wildlife, photography and his love of South Africa resulted in his family creating this scholarship fund in his memory. One hundred precent of donations made in his name are set aside to help provide for a high school or college student to travel to South Africa to participate in an Original Wisdom program.

You too can help a high school or college student travel to South Africa to participate in an Original Wisdom program. Original Wisdom provides international adventure education programs in wildlife tracking, ecology, and human culture. 100% of the donations will go towards this scholarship fund to help other students have the experience Brandon loved so much.

Let's honor Brandon's memory and support education together! Enjoy a day filled with fun activities, delicious food, and great company. Your participation will make a difference in the lives of deserving students. See you there!

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT BRANDON'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Bring folding lawn chairs or blankets if you wish to watch the live concert.

The Brandon Willis Legacy Scholarship Fund , LLC is a registered 501(c)(3) organization

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