Former Rutgers Rowers Reunite to Help Families of Fallen First Responders
More than 40 years after rowing crew at Rutgers, an alumni trio has melded their synchronization skills and friendship into a foundation to help families of fallen first responders.
Mark O’Connor, Class of 1979, and 1982 graduates Bob White and Geof McKernan are leaders of the non-profit Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation, which serves South Jersey, Philadelphia, and surrounding regions.
Their foundation has a three-pronged mission:
- supporting families of fallen or critically injured first responders with immediate financial grants
- sponsoring “Police Youth Alliance” events, which seek to build positive relationships between officers and underserved children in communities they patrol
- spotlighting mental health awareness and programs
To raise money for their foundation, they organize an annual 65-mile bicycle ride from Philadelphia to Atlantic City, dubbed “The Ben (Franklin Bridge) to the Shore Bike Tour”.
Their efforts aim to make a positive impact on the families of fallen first responders.
Author's summary: Alumni rowers reunite to support families of fallen first responders.
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