Little Legacy

First scholarship in memory of alumna’s daughter awarded to nursing student

Marlie Dodson dreamed of someday being a UCF cheerleader and a nurse. But, sadly, those dreams would never be realized, as Marlie succumbed to a lifelong battle with brain cancer on Dec. 31, 2011. Because her generous spirit made such an impact on those who cared for her while she was in the hospital, Marlie’s mom, Sarah Dodson, ’01, knew that the UCF College of Nursing would be a perfect home for Marlie’s memory. The Marlie Kai Dodson Memorial Endowed Scholarship supports future caregivers, and was awarded for the first time this year to UCF nursing student Bryce Catarelli.