NEW BERN – Paige Winter was joined by friends and family Tuesday as she received a $3,000 donation from a GoFundMe campaign that was created to cover tuition costs for the cosmetology program at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ (»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ CC).
Winter, who gained national attention in 2019 following a shark attack that resulted in the loss of her left leg, will start at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ CC in January. Started by Krystin Brown and Lori Glass, the GoFundMe scholarship campaign has raised enough funds to cover materials and tuition for one year of the two-year program.
Donations are still being accepted at . Pictured are, left to right: Charles Wethington, »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ CC executive director of institutional advancement; Dr. Ray Staats, »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ CC president; Dr. Kathleen Gallman, »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ CC vice president for instruction; Krystin Brown; Charlie Winter; Otis (service dog); Paige Winter; and Lori Glass.