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On May 25, 1996, Kristin Smart was abducted from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Our hearts are forever broken and our lives will never be the same since that fateful Memorial Day Weekend. The Justice for Kristin fund was originally established to help raise money for a reward that would encourage others to come forward, help law enforcement find and return Kristin, and allow our family to lay her to rest in the presence of those who love her.

After 27 years without answers or justice, we have embarked on a new path to honor Kristin's life, spirit and ambitions. Law enforcement has not given up, nor have our family’s hopes and prayers. Losing a child is every parent's worst nightmare, but the long fight for justice and answers has been an agony no family should have to endure. The heartache, the frustrations, the setbacks and disappointments have been a part of our everyday life. Kristin loved the dawn of each new day, but always had a plan for the future. Sadly, her opportunity to live those dreams was violently taken away, but we now have an opportunity to let her dreams and aspirations live on. Through the Kristin Smart Scholarship, her memory will live on and we can help other college bound women pursue their dreams.

A new and positive focus allows us to remember the sparkle in her eyes, the smile that melted hearts, and her dreams and ambitions that were always on the table. She would be honored to know that she is helping other young women reach their dreams. Your support and donation allows us to cherish our memories of Kristin with the knowledge that her dreams and ambitions live on, that her life continues to have meaning, and that she will be remembered. Giving back to the communities whose support has never wavered is an added bonus for our family.

The Kristin Smart Scholarship, A Project Of Justice For Kristin, celebrates her life, hopes, dreams and ambitions – by empowering other college-bound women to pursue their ambitions in Kristin's name. Thank you for your understanding and support, there is no greater acknowledgement of Kristin's life than allowing us to give back in her name!!

-Stan & Denise Smart and family