Scott Mead Riding Scholarship & Memorial Fund

On Giving Tuesday 2024, we were thrilled to announce a meaningful new partnership with Rider’s Relief and the launch of The Scott Mead Riding Scholarship and Memorial Fund. We are deeply grateful for Rider’s Relief’s generosity, which includes donating $2 for every wellness product purchased and $1 monthly for each active wellness-related subscription, as well as funding a minimum of four riding scholarships each year. Beyond their generous financial support, the Rider’s Relief team will also volunteer at CKRH’s facility at the Kentucky Horse Park, providing hands-on help to our participants and herd. Their commitment and partnership truly make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

Scott was born on September 6, 1962, and from the start, he chose a path all his own. A pioneer in refusing to let his “special needs” define him, he was among the first students mainstreamed in a regular school, participated in the first Special Olympics, and helped shape disability rights at just thirteen by attending meetings that influenced Congressional Bill 94-142. Scott approached life with boundless curiosity, joy, and determination. He worked tirelessly in many roles, always giving his best, and found a home at Misericordia in 1992, where he thrived within a supportive community. There, he became a leader, advocate, and beloved presence at countless events, embracing independence while lifting up those around him.