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Scholarship Recipients: 2017-2018 Academic Year

Edward Joseph Allegretti

Madison Aponte

Xavier Lamar Austin

Taylor Bauer

I am attending the University of Nevada where I am majoring in Kinesiology / Human Physiology.  Following my undergraduate studies, I will move on to graduate school where I hope to obtain my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.  I hope to, one day, work with disabled children.  I would like to thank all of the donors and the NLEAFCF for their tremendous generosity.  My dreams of becoming a pediatric physical therapist are within reach.

Luke (Charles) Botkins

Mia Botkins

Tarnisa Capone

I'm Tarnisa Capone, and I'm a sophomore at the Univeristy of South Carolina. I am a criminal justice major, and a sociology minor. This semester, I'm finishing up my major courses, and I've joined a few clubs as well.

Colin Caracciolo

Joshua Crisp

Brian Damon, Jr.

Keahi Steven Favela

Kate Gallardo

Sean Gillam

My name is Sean Gillam and I am currently enrolled as an undergraduate in the Mechanical Engineering program at the University of New Hampshire. I started classes as a freshman this semester and Engineering has definitely been a challenging, but interesting subject. My schedule this semester consists of Microeconomics, Calculus 1, Physics 1 and ME 441, all subjects I find very interesting. In ME 441, the course is based off of a program called "Solidworks," which is commonly used by engineers to design different parts and assemblies. This class requires an extensive amount of work each week including homework, labs, group projects, and studying for exams. I am proud of the amount of work that I have been putting into this course and am really enjoying the different tasks and projects that have been assigned. I enjoy group projects the most, as each of them has involved being creative and designing our own structures through teamwork and innovation.  I am looking forward to what's to come this school year and beyond as I take my journey through Mechanical Engineering.

Cameron Scott Haring

Ashley Howey

Kristen Kaiser

Lindsey Kalinowski

My name is Lindsay Kalinowski and I am a freshman at Clemson University. I am majoring in biology but plan to switch my major to finance next semester. In the future, I see myself working as an actuary or somewhere else in the finance field. I am involved with the club swim team on campus and Clemson's chapter of CMA EDU. I look forward to getting more involved with clubs and activities in my school.

Nicole Kalinowski

My name is Nicole Kalinowski and I am a sophomore at Quinnipiac University. I am in a three-year ultrasound program. This year is definitely a lot harder than last year and requires much more work, but I am putting in the effort to get a good outcome! I also started clinical this semester which gives me more hands-on work, which I am excited about!

Christina Lettich

Elizabeth Lohle

Blake McDonald

Gabrielle McGovern

Brett Moon

My name is Brett Moon and I am majoring in Construction Science and Management. I am also doing research on Building Information Modeling management techniques for contractors. Additionally, I am involved with Habitat for Humanity and Kansas State Delta Upsilon fraternity.

Taylor Moss

Lauren Perri

My name is Lauren Perri and I am in the middle of my Sophomore year at Arizona State University studying Biological Sciences for Secondary Education. I am looking forward to student teaching in the classroom next semester and I am currently involved in studying how to teach bilingual students. I currently volunteer at the dog shelter near me and play volleyball in my free time. I am beyond grateful for this scholarship and the opportunities it has brought me.

McCaela Prentice

Allison Roberts

Kendall Rudie

This year, I have the opportunity to intern with a physical therapist where I will gain experience in what I plan on doing for a career. I am also a part of the varsity swim team and a member of the eta-gamma chapter of Kappa Delta. Through Kappa Delta, I have the opportunity to work first hand with the Girl Scouts of America. We work with the Girl Scouts to help build confidence in young girls. I also participate in multiple fundraisers throughout the year with my sorority to support Prevent Child Abuse America.

Payton Selby

Taylor Selby

Jason Shandler

My name is Jason Shandler and I am a senior at Cornell University. I am a Biological Sciences major with a concentration in Genetics, Genomics, and Development. This year, I will be graduating with a distinction in research after completing my honors thesis. I am a mentor for the Cornell Undergraduate Research Board where I help incoming students find research positions like I did. I am also on the Cornell Club Baseball team. I will be attending graduate school next year to attain my Masters in Genetic Counseling. As a genetic counselor I will help families and individuals affected by genetic disorders to assist them in understanding their disorder and its management, as well as the possible recurrence and transmission risks as they plan families.

Jordan Williams

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Community News for Monday, June 12, 2017

Community News for Monday, June 12, 2017

REGIONScholarship deadline for first responder families approachingThe National Law Enforcement & Firefighters Children’s Foundation invites children of law enforcement officers or firefighters killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty to apply for an NLEAFCF college scholarship before the Saturday, July 1, deadline.General scholarships provide a maximum award of $5,000 for a single…

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The National Law Enforcement & Firefighters Children’s Foundation Honoring Fallen Heroes At Thanksgiving Parade

The National Law Enforcement & Firefighters Children’s Foundation (NLEAFCF) held their 13th annual…

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Scholarship Recipients: 2016-2017 Academic Year

Madison Aponte

I am a sophomore at Castleton University in Castleton Vermont. Academically, I am in the honors program and on the Dean’s List. My major is Criminal Justice with a minor in women's studies. I also play on the women's varsity soccer team. I have had the opportunity to do an internship with young sexual offenders during this school year and have also done an internship with the Springfield Police Department. I still continue to volunteer at Ronald McDonald House and instruct soccer to youth in this community. One of my goals is to study abroad in a country that I will allow me to gain some knew and innovative ways to deal with the ongoing issue of terrorism in our country.

Joseph Astarita

Jeri Borders

Luke (Charles) Botkins

My name is Luke Botkins, I attend Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio. I am a double major in History and Religion and it is my Junior year. In the future, I plan to apply to the Peace Corps and eventually attend graduate school to take on a position as a professor.

Tarnisa Capone

​My first semester of college was crazy, it went by really fast. I learned a lot about myself; and I made some great friends. I finished this semester with a 3.4 GPA. I was aiming for a 3.5, but it's okay. I really want a 4.0 in the spring. I did not get to be involved on campus, but I plan to change that next semester. I'm just happy that I didn't finish with any C's; and I did not fail any classes. I love USC; and I'm proud to be a gamecock.

Brian Damon Jr.

Sarah Dillon

Maxine Dunn

I just finished up my last season with my college's (Hartwick College) field hockey team. I served as a captain for the last three years, and I'm transitioning into life without a team sport for the first time in 15 years! I finished the fall semester with a 4.0 GPA and I only have a few more nursing classes to take before graduation in May! I work two workstudy jobs, as a Spanish tutor and as a lifeguard. I have served as Vice President of three clubs and am preparing to train new members to take over the positions. I'm also looking forward to my nursing externship in the second half of the spring semester.

Kayla Hanley

Brandon Hare

Madilynn Kendricks

Nicole Kalinowski

Christina Lettich

Blake McDonald

This fall semester has been quite an eventful time for me! I’ve been able to join a graduate lab regarding Neuroinformatics, I’ve received an internship position for health data analysis at UF Healthstreet, and I’ve also had the awesome opportunity to become a Resident Assistant for the fall! All the while maintaining a formidable GPA and overall academic status. I attribute a lot of my accomplishments to the assistance NLEAFCF has given me. Without a doubt, I would not have been able to make these great steps forward without this charitable foundation’s help. I am forever appreciative! Thank you!

Gabrielle McGovern

I am adjusting well to college life. I just finished my first semester at Trinity and I love it! I have joined a few on campus organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and successfully organized a charitable bike race. Next semester, I hope to be even more involved on campus!

Brett Moon

My name is Brett Moon and I am majoring in Construction Science and Management. I am also doing research on Building Information Modeling Management techniques. Additionally, I am involved with Habitat for Humanity and will be going to Alabama during winter break for a week to volunteer.

Taylor Moss

I just finished the first semester of Junior year at Holy Cross and made the Dean's List. I'm majoring in English and Psychology and was inducted to the international English honor society, Sigma Tau Delta. I'm a first baseman on the Varsity Softball team and am a Resident Assistant. I'm counting down the days until we open our season in North Carolina!

Lauren Perri

My name Lauren Perri and I was recently granted your scholarship. I currently attend Arizona State University and my major is Secondary Education for Biological Sciences. This past semester, I got adjusted to the weather change from Chicago to Tempe and the college life of constant homework. I learned how to balance my time with homework and in my free time I prefer to lay by the pool or go hiking. I enjoy walking to and from class because the weather is, on average, 80 degrees!

McCaela Prentice

Nicholas Ragano

Allison Roberts

My name is Allison Roberts and I am a current recipient of your scholarship. I am attending Stonehill College as a freshman and I am a part of my school's senate. I help plan and coordinate activities for my school. I also help run fundraisers and facilitate clubs within campus. I am also a proud member of Stonehill’s Residence Hall Association, which helps to make sure everyone in my dormitory is happy and well adjusted to living at college. We also hold different activities within the dorm make sure that everyone is welcomed into the Skyhawk family. I am currently switching majors and I am excited for what the future holds for me. Thanks to the opportunity your scholarship provided for me, I have the ability to really learn who I am and what I want to do throughout my life. Thank you again for everything you have done for my family and myself, we are all grateful for your love and compassion.

Kendall Rudie

Megan Ryan

With my dad having been permanently disabled and on Duty Disability Retirement from the Milwaukee Police Department, and being the youngest, my parents have done everything in their power to help me financially through college. So, any type of scholarship I receive greatly helps the financial burden of paying for college. At the present time, I am working on receiving my undergraduate degree in Radiologic Technology and am in the midst of my rigorous clinical rotation at a Level II Trauma Center. I proud to say that I have also recently been honored with membership in the prestigious Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. I’m so very thankful to all who have made this possible. I’m very excited to be honored with this scholarship and am extremely appreciative of the support and am looking to “paying it forward” following my graduation.

Gregory Scannell

Taylor Selby

Jason Shandler

My name is Jason Shandler, the recipient of the 2014 Vincent Bennett Jr. Memorial Scholarship. I am very excited to have the recipients featured on social media. It is a great way to show the donors that their investment in us is worth every penny. I am now in my Junior year at Cornell University studying Biological Sciences with a concentration in Genetics, Genomics, and Development. I plan to go to graduate school to become a genetic counselor. At Cornell I am part of Dr. Eric Richards's lab conducting research on the model plant organism Arabidopsis trying to understand the genes controlling the structure and function of the cell nucleus. I am also a part of the Cornell Undergraduate Research Board (CURB) working as a mentor to help fellow students find a research position of their own here on campus. I also hold a research position during the summer at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. There, I work with Dr. Andrea Viczian to research frog retina development in an effort to cure blindness. I am also on the Cornell Club Baseball team, traveling throughout the Northeast to play other teams. Thank you very much!

Madison Volpe

Jordan Williams

Hi, this is Jordan Williams. I previously wrote to you expressing my "Thanks", after receiving my scholarship. Since then, let me say that school is going well and I'm enjoying the college life. Academically, my grades are A's and B's and my Major is Information Systems. I'm very dedicated to completing my assignments as well as studying. Through the federal work study program, I received a small job working in the school Owl Tech store on campus. Again, thank you for all the assistance I have received from your organization.

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PikaPika! #NLEAFCF #macysthanksgivingdayparade

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Sponge Bob! #NLEAFCF #macysthanksgivingdayparade

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Turkey time! #NLEAFCF #macysthanksgivingdayparade

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The parade begins! #NLEAFCF #macysthanksgivingdayparade

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Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks at the #NLEAFCF Thanksgiving Day Parade Breakfast. #thanksgiving #macysthanksgivingdayparade #ThankYou #Rudy #giuliani #rudygiuliani

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Maxine Dunn receives the Victoria Ovis Scholarship - congrats, Ms. Dunn! #NLEAFCF #thanksgiving #macysthanksgivingdayparade #ThankYou

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Sal Cassano accepts the #NLEAFCF Public Service Hero Award!

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And now the Brooklyn Borough President! #NLEAFCF #ThankYou #thanksgiving #macysthanksgivingdayparade

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Welcome to the Police Commissioner! #NLEAFCF #macysthanksgivingdayparade #thanksgiving #ThankYou