“The GOOD Program, more than anything, is about perseverance. But in order to have perseverance to be successful, we have to evaluate and make every situation the best we can to provide ourselves with the highest quality of life,” Derry said.

Twenty-five years ago, the club launched its "non-traditional" scholarship program, aimed at helping adults who faced significant challenges return to post-secondary education. Today, the program topped $1 million awarded in scholarships.