The Dayton Pride Guard is fundraising for the 2nd Annual Patsy Simmons Performer Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to individuals seeking to perform in independent color guard and winter guard organizations. In the 2024-2025 season, we were able to give four scholarships of $500 each to deserving individuals across the U.S. Our goal this year is to give five scholarships of $500 each.

Without support and funds like this scholarship, these performers may not have the chance to continue a passion they truly love and one that gives back to youth across the world. Currently, there are scholarships set up in Patsy's name but none that directly give to performers seeking financial aid in continuing their performing career. This scholarship will continue her legacy of helping those seeking opportunities to continue their passion and perform.

Patricia (Patsy) Simmons passed away in 2023. Although she is no longer with us, her impact on the color guard and winter guard community can be felt throughout our tight knit community. Patsy was known for being a generous donor not only to individuals performing in the activity but also to organizations as a whole seeking funds to offer performance opportunities. She had a career and involvement in the activity that spanned decades and worked directly with organizations such as LaSalle High School (Cincinnati), Zydeco Colorguard (Dayton), Pride of Cincinnati (Cincinnati) and Consortio Winterguard (Cincinnati) just to name a few. Her financial contributions spanned far wider impacting people throughout multiple states across the U.S.

ANY donation - large, small or in between - is GREATLY appreciated! Thank you in advance for your help in supporting these performers and helping to continue Patsy's legacy.