3 ways SRS workers are giving back to the community

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Savannah River Mission Completion employees laced up their walking shoes and took steps to raise about $35,000 for the 2024 SRMC Heart Walk Campaign in of the American Heart Association.

The team gathered at SRP Park in North Augusta on March 22 for the symbolic end to this year’s American Heart Association fundraiser, generating contributions for the CSRA Heart Walk through numerous events.

SRMC is the liquid waste contractor at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site.

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“Time and again, our workforce has proven to be caring and generous,” said Joel Cantrell, SRMC Director of Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality and 2024 CSRA Heart Walk co-chair. “By giving of their time, their talent, and their treasure, they regularly demonstrate their involvement in our communities and their desire to help fight disabling health conditions.”

About 50 SRMC employees turned out for the walk.

All funds raised by SRMC employees in the annual Heart Walk go to the American Heart Association to research to save lives.

College scholarships

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), the Savannah River Site liquid waste contractor, has awarded 17 college scholarships to students who are children of SRMC employees.

Each of these high school seniors received a $4,000 scholarship. The recipients were selected based on an essay submission, grade point average, and leadership and scholarship achievement.

The recipients are:

Jamie Castillo (Kristen Anson and Andres Castillo)
Dakota Cheek (Theresa Cheek)
Omari Hendrix Jr. (Omari and Shasai Hendrix, Sr.)
James Huff (Thomas and Jennifer Huff)
Piper Kerlin (David Kerlin)
Caroline Kidd (David and Melissa Kidd)
Mackenzie Lucas (Michael and Faith Weigle)
Mariann Marmal (Joe and Hoda Marmal)
Blake McLemore (Steve and Paige McLemore)
Addison Morgan (Drew and Tiffany Morgan)
Carleigh Oerman (Jason and Jennifer Oerman)
Jada Ray (Darryl and Janice Ray)
James Saxon IV (James Saxon III and Melinda Noe)
Quinn Schweder (Mark Schweder)
Paige Spires (Keith and Allison Spires)
Megan Williams (Henry and Romonda Williams)
JP Windham (John and Heidi Windham)

Astro Camp

Students build a space center using building straws and connectors during last year’s... — Students build a space center using building straws and connectors during last year’s Edgefield County Youth Empowerment STEM/NASA Astro Camp.(Contributed)

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions presented the Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center $5,000, as part of a sponsorship opportunity to the center’s 2024 Summer STEM/NASA Astro Camp that will take place this June.

The five-week event focuses on reaching into under-represented communities and sparking students’ interest in learning the basics of NASA programs.

Crystal Edwards, executive director of the Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center, said she’s grateful for the donation that will go toward promoting education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

SRNA is the management and operations contractor at the Savannah River Site.