A University of Hawaii scholarship that helps students with disabilities stay in school is running out of money, and the family behind it is asking the public for help.

• The scholarship was created in memory of Cal Warrington Silbert, who had spinal muscular atrophy and used a wheelchair but attended UH Manoa before passing away at 23.
• So far it has given out 11 awards and helped six students, with about $33,000 handed out total.
• Families say even a few thousand dollars makes a real difference, covering a big chunk of tuition and helping recipients stay enrolled.
• Cal's brother also helped pass a 2019 law letting people with disabilities earn more money while keeping their Medicaid coverage, so they can work without losing their health insurance.

Outlook: The family is making a public appeal for donations to keep the scholarship fund going so it can keep supporting students with disabilities at UH.