Afflicted with a malignant brain tumor in the spring of his senior year in high school, Billy valiantly battled the cancer through three years of treatment while in college. Realizing he was not likely to recover and achieve his dream of a professional career in musical theatre, Billy asked his mom to set up a scholarship in his name.  He wanted to make it possible for students who had shown sincere dedication to their art to pursue their dreams in music and theatre and - seize the day!