On Friday, October 10, the Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) Foundation gathered supporters, alumni, and community leaders to celebrate the kickoff of its 2026 Annual Campaign—a yearly tradition dedicated to fueling student success through scholarships and academic excellence.

The campaign embodies a simple but powerful idea: when you invest in education, you invest in people—and in the future of the community.

For more than a decade, the LSSC Foundation has provided life-changing scholarships to students across Lake and Sumter counties. In 2025, the Foundation proudly awarded a record-breaking $1.7 million in scholarships, helping hundreds of students take the next step toward rewarding careers and personal success.

Every dollar given represents a story of perseverance, hope, and opport

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