The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride’s “Fallen Angels Fund”; has been established by the Board of Directors to provide support and aid to families; especially the children of fallen EMS practitioners. The goal of the fund is to assist EMS families in need in a fair and universal manner. All money for the fund has been raised through donations and by the registered riders and support persons, who are asked to raise a minimum $250 dollars designated solely to the Fallen Angels fund.
The Board of Directors has agreed upon the establishment of a fair means to disperse these funds. The average LODD age is approximately 33 y/o, therefore the establishment of a scholarship to be made available to the children of fallen EMS practitioners is a priority. Additionally, the purpose of the fund could be altered if necessary to assist an immediate cause that may develop which overwhelmingly affects the EMS Community as a whole.
The Fallen Angels fund was initially established in 2008 by the BOD and $24,000 was raised by the riders and support personnel who took part in the 2009 ride from New York to Roanoke, VA. Riders and support personnel are being asked to again raise funds for this worthy cause.
