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We donated over $2000 in scholarships to first year college students and the Mu Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
To all our donors, supporters:
We wanted to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our scholarship fund. Your contribution not only supports our cause but also helps pave the way for brighter futures. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the lives of aspiring students. Your kindness is deeply appreciated!
Warm regards,
C. Laney M. Hoxter Scholarship Board
Heart 2 Heart: Honoring the Legacy of Laney Hoxter Through Health, Advocacy, and Community
In 2019, we lost a beloved community leader, my mother-in-law, Laney Hoxter, to heart complications. Laney was a passionate advocate for young people and social justice in Delaware, tirelessly working to uplift those around her and create opportunities for those often overlooked. Her legacy of service, compassion, and empowerment continues to inspire us every day.
To honor Laney’s memory and continue the work she started, my husband and I recently launched the Laney Hoxter Scholarship Fund—a tribute to her incredible impact on the lives of so many. Our first major event, Heart 2 Heart, was a celebration of her life, her advocacy, and her deep commitment to community. It was a day filled with love, learning, and healing, centered around the cause that took her from us too soon—heart health.
The event was a beautiful reflection of Laney’s values. We hosted trained nurses to check attendees' blood pressure, with a focus on heart health awareness. Health professionals shared valuable tips on living a healthier lifestyle, from nutrition to exercise, to prevent the very heart complications that claimed Laney’s life. It was an opportunity for the community to come together, not only to honor Laney’s memory but also to take proactive steps toward better health.
The day was filled with energy, love, and purpose. Local vendors shared their products, offering everything from health-conscious snacks to beautiful handmade goods, while food trucks kept the crowd fed and energized. Moving remarks were made, reflecting on Laney’s tireless work and the enduring impact she had on everyone who knew her. And in the center of it all, a memorial altar stood as a powerful tribute to her life, filled with photos, flowers, and mementos that captured the essence of the woman who gave so much of herself to others.
Laney was a true community leader—one who made everyone feel seen, heard, and valued. She was known for her warm heart, fierce dedication to justice, and unyielding love for Delaware’s youth. Her loss is still felt deeply, but through the Heart 2 Heart event and the scholarship fund, we ensure her legacy lives on.
The Laney Hoxter Scholarship Fund aims to provide financial support to young people pursuing higher education, especially those from underrepresented communities—just as Laney did throughout her life. We believe this scholarship will keep her passion for young people, justice, and community alive for years to come.
The legacy lives, Osila Hoxter hands a book scholarship check to its recipient.
Thank you to everyone who attended Heart 2 Heart, supported the scholarship fund, and continues to help us honor Laney’s extraordinary life. Her legacy is far from over—it is just beginning to grow, just like the hearts she touched and the changes she inspired.
In Laney's own words, "Keep fighting for what’s right, and always do it with love." We carry that spirit forward, one step, one heart, and one life at a time.
LaShone Hoxter
