a promising youth

A Milwaukee native, Dr. Terence N. Thomas was a high achiever from the beginning, having an interest in medicine from his early age. He graduated physician with a specialty in obstetrics and gynecology from Michigan State School of Medicine in May 1990.

Graduation

A Milwaukee native, Thomas was a high achiever from the beginning. His mother said he had an interest in medicine since his early days, and he eventually made it to med school at Michigan State to study.

Losing a loved one

“He had such deep regret that his grandma had not seen any more of what he would do,” Pattillo said. “He made sure that what he had been given was returned to this community.”

a tragic passing

Days after returning home from the funeral, Thomas suffered a fatal asthmatic attack at the age of 29. This scholarship was created to honor his legacy and wishes to give back to his community.

He had such deep regret that his grandma had not seen any more of what he would do Pattillo said. He made sure that what he had been given was returned to this community.

— Patricia O'flynn Pattillo
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"Thank you Speech!” Dr Thomas was Speech’s older brother. Devastated after the death of his Grandmother Ardenia, followed by his only brother, Terry, ten days apart, Speech wrote the Grammy Award winning song “Tennessee” that describes the overpowering feelings of back to back loss. The first $25K Speech received, as an artist, was directed to help fund the creation of the Dr. Thomas Scholarship stipends and the first fund raising event. Yes, thank you Speech!

HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Each year there is tremendous growth in the number of applicants. Unfortunately, due to lack of funds, many qualified candidates are not able to receive the much needed assistance. Working as a joint partner will allow an increase in scholarship recipients.

Over 1 million dollars awarded

Since 1996, Over One Million Dollars has been awarded to deserving young people so far. We are happy to report that we have had an average retention rate of  98% annually!

Over 1 million dollars awarded

Since 1996, Over One Million Dollars has been awarded to deserving young people so far. We are happy to report that we have had an average retention rate of  98% annually!

SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE

The Dr. Terence N. Thomas Scholarship seeds success by supporting the recipients, while requiring the students to report their grades annually. Our Board of Directors works to ensure that funds are there to sustain these recipients throughout their academic career.

Remembering Mrs. O'bee

Black History makers regularly grace our pages; and in truth, Black history is made everyday. History makers are often our parents, a teacher, or mentor, a neighbor, pastor, or parishioner, a family member, a friend.

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Remembering Mrs. O'bee

Black History makers regularly grace our pages; and in truth, Black history is made everyday. History makers are often our parents, a teacher, or mentor, a neighbor, pastor, or parishioner, a family member, a friend.

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