Funded by a $250,000 gift from the Corlett Family and Molly’s Miracles—the 𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧 donation in the organization’s short history, Molly’s Miracles along with The University of Iowa College of Engineering have established the 𝘔𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱!
Molly was a University of Iowa Distinguished Honors Graduate in Biomedical Engineering whose research collaboration left an extraordinary imprint on biomedical and rehabilitation sciences. Her work, completed before her passing, continues to inform clinical practice and has generated pilot data for funded clinical trials, advancing scientific understanding and directly benefiting patients 
“Molly was not just a student, she was a collaborator, a researcher, and a force for progress”, said Dr. Jason Wilken, associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science. “The aftereffects of her passing show how profoundly one person can influence an entire community.”
This scholarship will support students who demonstrate academic merit in biomedical engineering with preference given to those whose work reflects excellence in rehabilitation science, orthotics, prosthetics, physical therapy, or patient care, combined with a commitment to community engagement
Rooted in heart-driven acts of kindness, faith in action, and advocacy for organ donation, Molly’s Miracles believes that even in profound loss, light, purpose, and hope can endure and multiply. Through scholarships, community service, and advocacy for organ donation, Molly’s Miracles turns loss into purpose and darkness into light. This scholarship is that mission in action.
📄 View the full University of Iowa announcement here.