We have officially established the fund! However, you can still give to honor Becca.
On Friday, June 14th, 2024, Rebecca Erin Lamb ('14) passed away from an aggressive and rare brain tumor.
To honor her legacy of service & engagement at JMU, we are raising money to support a Named JMU Memorial Scholarship.
Please click on the link below to donate to her fund with JMU.
Last Update: 9/30/2024
Next update: 10/31/2024.
Thank you to the 88 donors who helped us establish this named Scholarship in honor of Becca!
Over the next 5 years, we will double the original goal to $50K to endow the fund.
To continue to support this fundraising goal, you can make a one-time donation or a recurring gift over the months and years to support this effort.
Becca joined JMU as both an Honors Student and as a recipient of the prestigious Dingledine Scholarship.
In her first year she was a part of MYMOM, a first-year leadership experience, and a member of the JMU Quidditch Team.
Through joining Outriggers, Becca learned how to provide fun and transformative programming targeting team-building, leadership, and communication.
In the Summer of 2012, she studied abroad in Paris, France, cementing her love for travel and languages.
Becca joined SafeRides to offer free and safe rides home to JMU students on Friday and Saturday nights.
She joined SGA her senior year as the Parliamentarian, guiding the Senate through Robert's Rules of Order.
The cherry on top of her time at JMU was giving the Student Commencement Speech at the May 2014 Commencement Ceremony.
Rebecca Erin Lamb, beloved daughter, sister, colleague, and friend passed away from a very rare brain cancer on Friday, June 14th at the age of 32.
You can read more about her incredible life and impact on her memorial page.
Please keep the Lamb Family in your hearts.
This effort has been created on behalf of friends from JMU. The donation, management, and distribution of this fund is through the JMU Foundation. Please refer to the receipt you receive once you have made your gift for more information on tax deductions.
For questions, please email: whatwouldbeccado@gmail.com