Grit, Motivation, and Resilience: Meet Julie Ludovici Ward, the 2024 CHUSA Scholar
ChiroHealthUSA is thrilled to announce Julie Ludovici Ward as the 2024 Foxworth Family Scholarship recipient. Julie’s journey, marked by significant personal challenges, is a testament to her resilience. She became an emancipated minor in high school following her mother’s battle with brain cancer and the subsequent loss of her father to a mental health battle. Despite these hardships, Julie has remained steadfast in her pursuit of education and her dream of serving others through chiropractic care. Her story is an inspiration to us all. “To be in the position of being awarded this scholarship is unquestionably a ‘pinch me’ experience,” Julie shared. “Little Julie, who sat worried and full of doubt about the future, would be proud that we made it.”
Julie looks forward to her final year as a student at Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, South Carolina, eager to see the impact she and her peers can make in the college’s Chiropractic Center student clinic. “We have the opportunity to directly impact someone’s quality of life and change the trajectory of their health through our humble involvement and direct care,” she said. Julie is inspired by her peers, professors, mentors, and support system, who have helped her reach this point.
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After graduating from Sherman in September 2025, Julie plans to move to coastal North Carolina to become an associate in a practice, where she will continue to learn and work as a principled Doctor of Chiropractic. Her long-term goals include opening her clinic and contributing to chiropractic research and education. Julie’s passion for helping others and her dedication to holistic care indicate the positive impact she will have on the profession.
At the FCA National Convention in Orlando, Florida, where Julie was recognized as this year’s CHUSA Scholar, we announced that the 2025 Scholarship would be named in memory of Dr. Chris Anderson. A beloved friend of the CHUSA family, Dr. Anderson brought his passion and energy for the chiropractic profession to everything he did. His unique style for educating others on billing, coding, compliance and documentation brought a lot of laughs and left a lasting impression on his audience.
Dr. Chris’s dedication extended beyond his practice. He was an active member of various organizations, including the Reedsburg Rotary Club, Boy Scout Troop #44, and the Reedsburg Chamber of Commerce. His commitment to service was reflected in his involvement with community initiatives and international outreach through the Palmer Clinic Abroad Program, where he provided care to underprivileged patients in several countries.
Dr. Anderson’s legacy of kindness and dedication is not just a memory but a living influence that continues to inspire us all. It is reflected in Julie’s commitment to making a difference in the lives of her future patients. Dr. Anderson’s positive energy and can-do spirit left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him, and his influence will continue to inspire generations of chiropractors.
Dr. Ray Foxworth, President of ChiroHealthUSA, expressed his admiration for Julie’s journey and the significance of this year’s scholarship. “Julie’s resilience and commitment to chiropractic care embody the spirit of my parents, in whose honor this scholarship was established, as well as the remarkable legacy of Dr. Chris Anderson, a young and enthusiastic leader in the profession.”
The 2025 scholarship is a beacon of hope for aspiring chiropractors, offering a unique opportunity to further their education and make a significant difference in the field. Students may begin submitting applications on September 1, 2024. The deadline for submissions is March 30, 2025, with the recipient announced during the National Convention in Orlando in August 2025. For more information, visit www.chusascholar.com.
