Christopher Vasington Cox Memorial Foundation
THE PURPOSE OF OUR MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
The Christopher Vasington Cox Memorial Foundation has been created to honor the memory of Christopher Cox, who died on July 6, 2011, at the age of 23 from an accidental overdose of prescription medications that he was taking to treat symptoms of Crohn’s disease.
From a young age, Christopher passionately protected the health, safety
Chris is dearly missed by his friends and family who are still learning how to go forward without him, preserve his memory and share his compassionate spirit with others. His family wishes to honor his memory by offering a scholarship to a graduating E.O. Smith senior who possesses the same passion for helping others as Chris did.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates who apply should be a graduating E. O. Smith senior and have:
– been a volunteer firefighter, EMT or volunteered in their community
– been accepted to a college, secondary education or specialized training program in a career field dedicated to the health, safety or well being of others
Eligible career fields include but are not limited
Applicants should apply no later than April 30. Click the link above to apply.
WINE, CHOCOLATE, AND CHEESE TASTING FUNDRAISER
Our third annual wine, chocolate
KEEP FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT!
In addition to being compassionate, Chris was also a really funny guy with a wonderful sense of humor! A favorite among his numerous pranks was when, as a senior in high school, he dressed as a superhero by pulling a book cover over his head and fashioning a cape from a trash bag. He ran through the halls of his high school, high-fiving his teachers and urging them to “Keep fighting the good fight!” His antics were met with enthusiasm, although no one, including Chris, really knew what the good fight was! As part of Christopher’s memorial, we
Recipients of the Christopher Vasington Cox Memorial Scholarship Award
- 2012: Allyson Nolan
- 2013: Crystal Rose Mastrangelo
- 2014: Amber Barr
- 2015: Blake Walden
Recipients of the Christopher Vasington Cox Community Services Awards
- 2013: Una Hills, Willington
- 2013: Corey Walker, Ashford
- 2013: Vida Javidi, Mansfield
- 2014: Nathaniel Olander, Willington
- 2014: Angela Sorvillo, Ashford
- 2014: Vida Javidi, Mansfield
Foundation Administrators
- Philip and Amy Vasington
- Aimee and Dominic LaDuke
- Elaina and Jack Vasington
- Carol and Tom Steinke
- Amanda and Jordan Clark
- Corey Steinke
Donations
CharitySmith accepts donations in two ways:
Christopher Vasington Cox Memorial Foundation
CharitySmith Nonprofit Foundation
13100 Filly Lane
Truckee, CA 96161
Use credit card by clicking the link below.
The above Memorial Fund is established as a division of Charitysmith Nonprofit Foundation (EIN 87-0636433). All donations are
For questions regarding your donation or this memorial fund please contact CharitySmith.