We would like to congratulate our two seniors from Western High School who received the Brandon C. Franzen Memorial Scholarship for 2025! This is a $500, non-renewable scholarship to help them in their journey with their secondary education.
Our scholars are chosen based on their application, which includes an essay focusing on
“Why Freedom Isn’t Free”, their financial need, and their commitment to this next step in their education, with preference given to those who are pursuing fields of study specific to Brandon’s interests.
Our first scholar this year is Mr. Wesley Satterfield. Wesley has signed a contract joining the United States Army and will be pursuing a career in Electro-Mechanical Engineering once he finishes his training.
Our second recipient for this year is Mr. Ethan Gedeon. Ethan is pursuing a career in Cybersecurity and plans to attend Shawnee State University this fall.
We were blessed to have had several other scholarship applications, but after much deliberation, these two young men were the most representative of Brandon and what he stood for. Congratulations to both of our seniors, Wesley and Ethan! We are so proud of both of you and wish you the best of luck on your future endeavors!
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Lisa M. Cramer, DVM
Vice President of the Brandon C. Franzen Memorial Foundation, Inc.
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BRANDON C. FRANZEN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, INC.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation
The Brandon C. Franzen Memorial Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation that was established in 2020. We received our tax-exempt status in 2021. We are dedicated to helping stop PTSD-related suicide among our veterans and active service-members. Our Annual 5k in Southern Ohio is our biggest fundraiser of the year. The 5th Annual Brandon C. Franzen Memorial 5k Run/Walk, held on July 20, 2024, allowed us to donate $5,000 to Dress, Right, Dress, Org. Since 2020, we have donated over $23,000 to other nonprofit organizations whose goals align with our own:
STOP VETERAN SUICIDE.
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4TH ANNUAL COMBAT: VETERAN SUICIDE DINING-OUT
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BRANDON C. FRANZEN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, INC.
Together we can make a difference.
4TH ANNUAL COMBAT: VETERAN SUICIDE DINING-OUT
Hosted by our partner in the fight to eliminate Veteran suicide, Dress, Right, Dress, Inc. on September 17, 2022.
BCF President, Katie A. Davis, speaks on behalf of our organization about the impact of the loss of SSG Brandon C. Franzen and how we intend to aid in the fight for our Veterans.
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Thank you, Dress, Right, Dress, Inc. for the opportunity.
ABOUT
Here at the Brandon C. Franzen Memorial Foundation, Inc., we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in preventing suicides of veterans or active service members related to PTSD. Our goals are the product of the loss of SSG Brandon C. Franzen, who tragically did not win his battle with PTSD.
BRANDON C. FRANZEN MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK
We host the Brandon C. Franzen Memorial 5k Run/Walk yearly to help raise funds to benefit local veteran organizations that are well established and able to help veterans who may be struggling with PTSD. Join us next year, in-person or virtually, for the 5th Annual Brandon C. Franzen Memorial 5k Run/Walk on July 20, 2024.
Stick with us, and watch the Brandon C. Franzen Memorial Foundation, Inc. grow!
HERO: A PERSON WHO IS ADMIRED OR IDEALIZED FOR COURAGE, OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS, OR NOBLE QUALITIES.
In Honor of
SSG BRANDON C. FRANZEN
