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Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (Fallen Patriots) is an organization formed to provide college scholarships and long-term educational counseling to children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. They honor the lives of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, ensuring the success of those they loved. Fallen Patriots functions as a nonprofit 501(C)(3)organization. It is estimated that more than 15,000 children have lost a parent to combat over the last 25 years. Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation has identified close to 5,500 children and works tirelessly to identify the remaining children in need of assistance. The foundation has raised more than $7 million to date and their vision is to ensure that EVERY child receives ALL necessary college funding. The Children of Fallen Patriots' board generously covers all fundraising and administrative costs, so 100% of donations go directly to assisting surviving children.

History
It was 1989, a few short days before Christmas, when Sergeant William Delaney Gibbs of the 7th Infantry Division was killed in action during Operation Just Cause in Panama. Sgt. Gibbs left behind a young wife and an unborn daughter. Sgt. Gibbs's heroic sacrifice inspired a man who served with him named David Kim to establish the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation as a way to help Sgt. Gibbs' daughter and the thousands of children like her.

David Kim established Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation in 2002 in Greenwich, CT and as the non-profit organization grew, he moved the headquarters to Jacksonville FL in 2013. Mr. Kim remains President of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation and focuses on growing the organization with the support from people around the country.

450 For The Fallen
The running relay spans 450-miles and raises funds in support of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. The race begins in Concord, Mass. on May 22 and culminates in Arlington, Va. on Memorial Day, May 26, 2014. The relay is divided into stages varying from five to ten miles and participants can register to run any portion of the race.