The Schiller Kessler Group has named Parker Shubin as the recipient of its Healing Journey Scholarship, an award designed to support individuals who have demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity and a commitment to helping others. Shubin, who was diagnosed with a pilocytic astrocytoma brain tumor at age five and has undergone 14 brain surgeries, is now pursuing a career as a pediatric nurse.
Shubin is currently completing prerequisites at Moorpark College in California and has applied to several Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. His ultimate goal is to work at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, where he has been treated for the past 15 years. 'This scholarship will allow me to pursue my education to become a registered nurse without the added stress of funding my studies,' Shubin said. 'I've been on the receiving end of world-class care, and now I want to give that same level of care to others.'
Beyond academics, Shubin volunteers as a Care Extender at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, assisting nurses and comforting patients, including those with conditions similar to his own. He has also been active with the American Cancer Society on Campus and Synapse at UCLA, supporting other survivors of brain injuries and cancer. One of the most valuable lessons he learned came from a mentor at UCLA Medical Center, who taught him that 'sometimes, just being there is enough.'
The Schiller Kessler Group created the Healing Journey Scholarship to support individuals like Shubin who have turned personal challenges into a drive to help others. The firm, founded in 2004, has recovered more than $250 million for over 30,000 clients through its Florida personal injury lawyers. The scholarship reflects the firm's dedication to improving lives both inside and outside the courtroom.
