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Kada Scott's Family Carries On Her Legacy By Launching Foundation On Her 24th Birthday
"Kada was ambitious, kind, creative, had an entrepreneurial spirit, and unfortunately, her life was cut short," Kada's father told CBS News.
November 19, 2025
Tuesday, Nov. 18, would have been Kada Scott's 24th birthday, her family says. But since Scott was killed last month shortly after leaving work in Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill section, her family has worked to continue her legacy and ensure she is remembered.
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Now, the family is announcing the formation of the Kada Scott Foundation, a way to keep her memory alive by offering scholarships to young women pursuing higher education, creating business microgrants and providing mentorship.
"Kada was ambitious, kind, creative, had an entrepreneurial spirit, and unfortunately, her life was cut short," Scott's father, Kevin Scott, told CBS News Philadelphia.
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