Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne Firefighters Get Main Line Chamber Scholarships

BRYN MAWR, PA — Several Bryn Mawr and Gladwyne fire company volunteer members were honored with scholarships at the Main Line Chamber's Celebration of Hometown Heroes earlier this month.

The Main Line Chamber Foundation awarded $50,000 in scholarships to 33 volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians during the June 8 event.

Firefighters from Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne and other local outfits were selected for their exemplary service to the community.

Bryn Mawr Fire Company scholarship recipients are:

• William Clarkin
• Sophia Crossan
• Kylee Hall
• Erin Madden
• Sophia Pellechia

Gladwyne Fire Company scholarship awardees are:

• Gabriel Leskusky
• Sean Meals

The primary source of scholarship funds, The Main Line Run/Walk presented by The Haverford Trust Company, is a 5K run and a popular 1.5-mile walk, which opens up the event to non-runners and family participation.

Registration for the Sept. 10 event is available online here.

The Celebration of Hometown Heroes was created to draw attention to and show appreciation for the volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians who selflessly serve the Main Line and surrounding areas.

"We owe a deep debt of gratitude to volunteer emergency responders, who put their lives at risk by responding to emergency calls," said Maureen McAleer, chairwoman of The Main Line Chamber Foundation Board of Directors. "All of us at the Foundation feel privileged to celebrate their service and distribute scholarship awards that will enable these deserving recipients to pursue their academic goals."

With these latest awards, The Main Line Chamber Foundation will have given out nearly $650,000 in scholarships to local volunteer emergency responders, the vast majority of whom attend local colleges and universities.