Resident Receives

Shire ADHD Scholarship

Shire, a global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced that Newtown resident Adam Wruck is a recipient of a 2012 ADHD Scholarship. Fifty individuals diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) going on to higher education were selected from 1,437 applicants across the country.

 A graduate of Newtown High School who will be attending King’s College in Pennsylvania this fall, Adam was selected on the basis of his community service, volunteer, and extracurricular activities, and response to a personal essay explaining how ADHD has impacted his life. The essay explained the challenges that the applicant has faced and how he is managing his ADHD.

The scholarship includes a $2,000 monetary award and a prepaid year of ADHD coaching services. The Edge Foundation provides the ADHD coaching services. The ADHD coaching services are intended to assist the recipients with their pursuit of higher education. For more information on the program, see www.ShireADHDScholarship.com.

“We received thousands of applications from inspiring individuals with ADHD who are pursuing higher education,” said Michael Yasick, senior vice president of Shire’s ADHD business. “Adam exemplifies the values that Shire associates with the ADHD Scholarship Program — passion, determination, and positive attitudes. We’re proud to recognize and provide him with both tuition assistance and ADHD coaching services to help him continue his educational pursuits.”

The Edge Foundation is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization that offers support for students with ADHD. The Edge Foundation’s primary mission is to provide access to qualified, professional coaches for students with ADHD as part of their multimodal treatment program.