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Let’s do some good . . . just like Jon!
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Epilepsy Safety Net Program
Help young adults lead an independent life by providing assistance with medical expenses, transportation and other challenges that arise from living with epilepsy.
Apprenticeship Assistance Program
Grants will be awarded for assistance with the purchasing of necessary tools, personal protection equipment and transportation costs in the pursuit of completing an Apprenticeship in a skilled trade
Path To Good Scholarship Awards
Assist high school graduates pursue opportunities in the skilled trades, manufacturing, civil services and other careers that do not require a college degree.
Success Stories
Successes so far in 2025!
Just in the first few months of 2025, we have provided scholarship grants in excess of $30,000 supporting 33 individuals, bringing our total grants in excess of $218,000 and 190 individuals in just over 5 years! This year we have supported individuals in their pursuit of their Certified Nursing Assistant, Welding, Certified Medical Assistant, Medical Billing, Cosmetology, Phlebotomy. Of the 33 assisted 6 have been awarded an Epilepsy Safety Net Grant assisting with Medical Bills, Uber Cards, Rent and Utility assistance. Just this year, we have impacted individuals in 7 different states, as far as, Alaska and Georgia. We have grown our reach to 13 different states. Illinois remains our most prominent state where Jon grew up and loved. Our applicants are pursuing their education at 13 different institutions throughout the country.
We have provided scholarship grants in excess of $56,000 supporting 61 individuals, bringing our total grants in excess of $180.000 and 154 individuals in just over 4 years! This year we have supported individuals in their pursuit of their Certified Nursing Assistant, HVAC, Massage Therapists, Phlebotomy, Surgical Tech, Neurology Tech and Zoo Tech. We have grown our reach and this year alone we have awarded grants to those in 8 different states. Our applicants are pursuing their education at 10 different institutions throughout the country.
Emily Chillicothe, IL ICC – HVAC
Emily is a 2024 HS graduate of IVC. She is enrolled in the HVAC program at ICC. She is enjoying her classes and can’t wait to use her skills to further her career.
Alicia Alaska Epilepsy Safety Net -2025
Alicia has a genetic disorder that causes severe seizures. She started having seizures at the age of 20. She lives with her husband in Alaska. She had to stop teaching special education due to the seizures. In March Alicia underwent two operations...
Tae Shawn Peoria, IL Welding - 2025
Tae Shawn is 19 years old. He became interested in Welding through a High School program. He wants a better life for him and his daughter. Tae Shawn was HOI Big Brother Big Sister Little of the year for 2024! Congrats!
Jessica Chicago, IL Epilepsy Safety Net -2025
Jessica is 33 Years old. She was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 13. She is a PCT, working at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She is unable to drive due to her seizures. Jessica is enrolled in nursing school starting in August. She works 60 hours...
Dariann – Bloomington, IL MTI HVAC - 2025
Dariann is 21 years old has decided to pursue training and a career in the HVAC industry. His stepfather works in the HVAC field. Dariann has worked with him in the past as a helper and has learned from him. Dariann said his family was very proud of...
Dylan, HS Class of 2022
We are pleased to announce that we have awarded Dylan a $2,500 scholarship to allow him to pursue his dreams and passion of working with cars. Dylan will be attending Lincoln Tech’s Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology program this June. Dylan...
Mitch Connor
We are pleased to award Mitch Connor a scholarship of $2,500 towards tuition for a technical curriculum in the trades! Mitch is planning on becoming an Electrician. Congratulations Mitch!
JonAsia - Peoria IL
JonAsia is 18 years old and a Little in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Peoria, IL. She is interested in pursuing a career in the medical field and is enrolled in the CNA program at Illinois Central College this fall. Earning her CNA certificate...
Joshua - East Peoria
Joshua, 25 years old secured an apprenticeship as a Mason. We reimbursed Joshua for the tools necessary to be a success along with hard work in his apprenticeship! Congratulations Joshua.
Karlee & Avery - Chillicothe
Karlee is attending ICC to work in Radiology and Avery is attending ICC to become a Surgical Technician. Congratulations Karlee and Avery!
Keshawna - Peoria
Keshawna, 26 year old mother of 6! She works at a nursing home in Peoria and enjoys the medical field. She wants to earn her CNA certificate so that she can better provide for her family. Best of luck Keshawna!
Tanner - Montana
Tanner a 26 year-old young man with Epilepsy from Montana. Tanner was diagnosed with Epilepsy at 18 years old. He has night seizures and is on 3 different medicines to try to control them. His doctor suggested he be tested for a device to be implanted...
Grace - Michigan
Grace is 16 years old from Michigan. Grace suffers from several ailments including Epilepsy. She is on several medical machines that keep her alive. Her family experienced a power outage last year and only recourse was to move Grace to a hotel with a...
Jon's Story
On April 24, 2019, our beloved son, Jonathan Robert Denzer, lost his battle with an autoimmune disease with complications from epilepsy. He was 27 years old. Jon was loving, kind, gentle, funny and a giant! At 6’6’’, he towered over all, especially his adoring mother.
His love and kindness was evident as soon as he entered a room. He was never hesitant to wrap his arms around you or drape his arms over the shoulders of his friends. He was the best bear hugger ever. We couldn’t help Jon beat the disease that took him from his family and friends way too early.
With this foundation we hope to do some good….just like Jon. It is our mission to help young adults achieve their goals and live a meaningful, productive and independent life as Jon did and would have all the days of his life.
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