'Hero Bowl' Benefiting Fallen Delco Responders' Children

MEDIA, PA – This June, the top athletes from high schools in and around Delaware County will take the field for a good cause. The athletes will compete in the 41st Hero Bowl which will help raise money for the Delaware County Hero Scholarship Fund.

The Hero Bowl will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 1 at Cardinal O'Hara High School in Springfield.

Participating high schools include Ridley, Haverford, Penncrest, Conestoga, Marple Newtown, Lower Merion, Radnor, and many more.

Tickets are just $5 and are available at all Delaware County police and fire departments, at all Franklin Mint Credit Union branches in Delaware County, and at the gate the evening of the game.

Since its founding, 35 young people have received scholarships through the Hero Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance for children of police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel who died in the line of duty, according to Delaware County.

"I’d like to stress the importance of this Hero Fund," Delaware County Councilman Michael Culp said. "One of the greatest tragedies a community can suffer is the loss of a police officer or emergency responder. Council is committed to supporting our police and will remember and pay tribute to our fallen heroes."

For more information on the Hero Bowl, visit the website here or contact Detective Robert Lythgoe at (610) 891-4243 or LythgoeR@co.delaware.pa.us.

“These men and women are police officers, firefighters and emergency responders. But they are also fathers, husbands and friends," Culp said. "As the name of our fund indicates, they are heroes. And the Hero Scholarship Fund is one way we can help families in Delaware County if the worst happens."

Pictured in front, from left are Coach Joseph Gallagher of Haverford High School, Councilman Michael Culp, and Coach Jason Vosheki of Academy Park High School

In back, from left, are Council Chairman Mario J. Civera Jr., Vice Chair Colleen Morrone, and Councilman John McBlain

Image via Delaware County