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Sylvester Luckett
Posted by elia.unverzagt
Sylvester Luckett is proof that having someone believe in you can make all the difference.
Sylvester began using drugs in high school, which led to jail time and a 20-year pause on life, as he describes it. But once he started treatment, the supportive counselors helped him move forward. He found a nearby PCC campus and chose to explore a degree in cyber security since he’d always been good at computers.
“At PCC, I had a math teacher who made me feel like I could do this. An advisor who helped make a plan. More people who cared.”
And soon after, he received a PCC Foundation Second Chance scholarship. “I never thought I’d be here. Getting a PCC scholarship gave me more pep in my step and made me feel more powerful. I want to show my kids I can do this.”
This single dad is eager to show his sons, Sylvester and Silas, what is possible with some determination and a little help along the way.
Sylvester Luckett is proof that having someone believe in you can make all the difference.
Join us for the livestream of Begin Again, our annual fundraiser, on Saturday, April 23 at 5 p.m. to support student scholarships and emergency needs grants. Help students like Sylvester achieve their full potential and make a positive impact on our community.
