May 2013 —On May 5 around 40 friends and family of Scott Handel ran or walked in the “Race for Hope” held in Washington DC. The annual event is organized to raise awareness and funds for brain cancer research. After the passing of Scott in 2008 an endowment was established in his name to benefit outstanding leaders at SVA. Altogether over $5,000 was raised for brain cancer research and the endowment created in his name during the Race for Hope.