How It Began
Andy Nowacki was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq while protecting a convoy.
What It Led To
Andy’s family and friends decided to start a scholarship fund in his name. Not only a Marine, Andy was also a peace officer who loved helping people.
This year’s award winning video is now available! The narrator is reading a letter that Andy wrote home while fighting in Iraq. It was as if he knew he wasn’t coming home. WATCH “UNBIDDEN” HERE
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How It’s Grown
We are up to 50 awarded scholarships to date. Our recipients are serving and protecting their communities from North Royalton to Ashtabula.
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Our Mission
To provide meaningful scholarships to men and women who want to serve their communities as peace officers, firefighters, emts, or nurses.
How You Can Help
Be a sponsor, attend our annual signature event, race in our 5K, donate, add to our Cleveland Foundation account, or just spread the good word!
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