On the night of her 21st birthday in Annapolis, MD, Theresa met Landon Jones, the man who would become a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy, her husband and the father of her two children.
As an organization dedicated to providing scholarships for children whose parent’s life was lost in the line of duty, we are grateful to have members like Jordan Shoob on our team, who, at 13 years-old, already has both the compassion and tenacity to make a difference.
As the mission and vision of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation becomes more well-known across the nation, we’re frequently asked about preexisting Veterans Affairs and other survivors’ benefits when it comes to financing a college education.
In October 2004, Staff Sgt. Jerome Lemon was killed by a roadside bomb while serving in Iraq. In June 2015, his daughter Jervon graduated with her master’s degree in counseling. Jerome’s sacrifice made Jervon’s success our duty, and through Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, his dream of a college education for his daughter was realized.
Bear Grylls is known around the world as one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure and star of the Discovery Channel’s Emmy nominated TV show Man Vs Wild and Born Survivor. He is now also known for launching a viral video campaign, #DropAndGiveMe10.
May turned out to be the #MonthOfKindness for Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. From nationwide campaigns to local fundraisers, there has been an overwhelming amount of support for us. We wanted to take a minute to briefly reminisce about these events and express our gratitude to everyone involved.
The newly-formed, New York-based Junior Board of the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation hosted its inaugural event on April 17 at the beautiful Lighthouse in Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers. The night included cocktails, a lovely dinner and dancing into the wee hours of the night.
Do you love to shop online? How about shopping and contributing to military children simultaneously? Amazon Smile has partnered with Children of Fallen Patriots to help grant these children a chance at making their college dreams a reality.
Did you know Caron United is attempting to break the world record for the World’s Biggest Christmas Stocking? Caron United has partnered with Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation to donate 15 cents of every ball of made in America yarn towards a college education for children of fallen patriots. This is your chance to be a part of a world record, and while doing so, you can also benefit our fallen heroes’ children.
What better way to celebrate President’s Day weekend than to head to the slopes and support Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation? This year when preparing for the mountains, skiers and snowboarders can help to raise awareness and proceeds through the purchase of Spyder active gear.
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Webster University, a St. Louis, Missouri based school. Fallen Patriots aims to collaborate and partner with universities and colleges around the nation as part of our mission to provide scholarship funding to the nearly 20,000 children who have lost a military parent in the line of duty.
Only in Las Vegas, Nevada could there be an event large enough to celebrate the most exciting masonry competition known as Spec Mix Bricklayer 500. This trowel and mortar party will showcase the speed, skill and stamina of a mason and the technology and innovation in building materials.
As the 2014 fall semester comes to a close, one thing is certain: Between finals week, papers and studying, you are a few tests away from slipping into a much needed winter break. Apply these exam prep tips, so that your holiday can be spent relaxing at home and not worrying about your GPA.
During the 2015 holiday season, an unveiling of the World’s Biggest Stocking will take place. Caron United has launched a campaign that commenced on Veterans Day dedicated to raising awareness to a patriotic cause.
The Lucas Group recently revealed significant findings that begin to answer the question: what happens when heroes don't come home?
When Navy pilot, Ed Kleppe, was killed in a helicopter accident, his wife, Lori, wasn’t sure what she was going to do, She had a 1-year-old son, Drew, and another little boy, Evan, on the way.
Recently, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation had the honor of partnering with the organization A Soldier’s Child. We'd like to share with you a letter from ASC.
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation is very excited to be partnering with Orion International on the Veteran Low-to-High Challenge, taking place this October.
The weekend following Memorial Day, Chevrolet invited Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation to the Virginia Beach Patriotic Festival, honoring the military men and women of our nation.
Over Memorial Day weekend, more than 130 runners took to the streets of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, D.C., and Virginia to run 450 for the Fallen. The relay, hosted by Run Anyway, raised more than $14,000 for Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.