Hollins University has set up two funds in memory of Shalynda Toney '10, who died Sunday, October 11, 2009, as the result of injuries suffered when she was struck by a motorcyclist the prior Thursday in Rome, Italy. She was 21.

Shalynda, who was studying abroad this semester in Rome through Arcadia University, was struck by a motorcyclist the prior Thursday and rushed to San Camillo Hospital, where she was subsequently declared brain dead as a result of the numerous severe injuries she received. The physicians who cared for her have assured us that she did not suffer. With the blessing of her parents, and in keeping with her generous, compassionate spirit, Shalynda's organs were donated to save others.

• An emergency fund has been created to help the Toney family with legal expenses and other related costs (gifts to this fund are not tax-deductible).
• A memorial scholarship fund (gifts to this fund are tax-deductible).

Contributions to either or both of these funds can be made through one of the following options:

• Mail checks to Hollins University, P.O. Box 9629, Roanoke, VA 24020-1629. Make checks payable to Hollins University. Please write “Shalynda Toney – Emergency Fund” or “Shalynda Toney – Scholarship Fund” in the memo line.
• Call (800) 846-5371 with your credit card.
• Or, make a gift online at www.hollins.edu/giveonline. Under “My gift is for,” select “Other” and type in either “Emergency Fund for Shalynda” or “Scholarship Fund for Shalynda.”

Hollins conducted a memorial service on Wednesday, October 21 at 4:30 p.m. in duPont Chapel on the university campus. Hollins' senior rock (left) was painted in memory of Shalynda.