On Tuesday, June 28th , Fran Mathers of Via Reál Gourmet Restaurant awarded collegiate scholarships from the Pat Mathers Scholarship Foundation to five sons of Irving Police officers. The recipients included second time winners Stephen Johnson and Travis San Pedro, and first time winners Rylee Tanaka, Taylor Peel, and Evan Conder. Funding was raised at Via Reál’s Pat Mather’s Scholarship Fundraiser in October of 2010. The tuition scholarships are for the 2011-2012 academic year.
The selection of scholarship winners comes from an applicant pool of children from Irving Police officers and civilians. They are all college bound or current college students who excel in academics, community service, extracurricular activities, and who exhibit “above and beyond” ambitions to reach their goals. The mission of the Pat Mathers Scholarship Foundation is helping to further the education of the fine children of Irving Police Officers and to ease the financial burden on their parents who give so much to this city.
Fran Lively Mathers, owner of Via Reál Restaurant, began the foundation in memory of her husband, James Patrick Mathers, who was a great supporter of the Irving Police Department.
On Sunday evening, October 2nd, 2011, Via Reál Restaurant will be sponsoring their annual fundraiser to benefit the Pat Mathers Scholarship Foundation. For more information about the event, donor information or scholarship information, please contact Fran Mathers of Via Reál Restaurant at 972-650-9001 or admin@viareal.com, or visit www.viareal.com.
