EM5 Fly High Foundation

03/23/2026

As you all remember, Evan was a curious, dedicated and strong student in addition to being a multi-sport athlete (baseball, football and basketball). In Evan's honor, we are very pleased to once again offer (2) $500 scholarships to 2 DGS Seniors. Get all the info here: https://em5flyhigh.org/scholarship-2026

11/23/2025

We just can't thank everyone enough for coming out last night to support EM5 and families in need of a helping hand in the DG area.
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Like Evan might say... "thanks for spreading that s**T around!"

Broken Vegas you rocked the house like always! Love you guys 🎸💛🎸

Ballydoyle - Downers Grove you are the best. Thank you for hosting and donating back every year.

Wish we got more pics of all the amazing people there. If you took any photos - post here!
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11/20/2025

This Saturday is our major fundraising and rocking out event at the Ballydoyle with Broken Vegas! 🎸💛

Here are details of our fun raffle baskets. Can't wait to see all you EM5 supporters Saturday night!

11/10/2025

10/15/2025

Save the Date! Broken Vegas will rock Ballydoyle again for us on Saturday 11/22! It's one of our biggest annual fundraisers... allowing us to share holiday gifts, gift cards and college scholarships in Evan's memory. We can't wait to see everyone for a night of awesome music. 🎸💛🎸💛🎸

06/03/2025

Congratulations to our Class of 2025 EM5 Fly High Foundation Scholarship Winners!

Gavenson B. & Ashley M,!

We are so proud of both of you and all the amazing, impressive applicants. We are wishing you the best in your future endeavors!

Go forth, spread joy and Fly High in Evans's memory.

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05/06/2025

Our 2025 Scholarship Application for DGS 2025 Grads Closes in 2 days!

Evan was a curious, dedicated and strong student in addition to being a multi-sport athlete (baseball, football and basketball). We are very pleased to offer (2) $500 scholarships in his honor for the class of 2025.

Scholarship criteria is as follows:
- Must be a Downers Grove South high school senior, class of 2025
A multi-sport athlete during High School years (Travel counts! For example: Football & Travel Baseball; Cheer & Travel Softball)
- Essay submission (maximum 500 word answers to 2 essay questions)

Get all the info here: https://em5flyhigh.org/scholarship-2025

05/01/2025

A reminder - one more week for DGS Class of 2025 Seniors to submit their applications for our $500 scholarships! Detailed info and application can be found here: https://em5flyhigh.org/scholarship-2025

04/09/2025

We are very pleased to announce our 2025 Scholarship Program! The EM5 Fly High Foundation will give away (2) $500 scholarships to deserving DGS Seniors.

Find complete entry information here! https://em5flyhigh.org/scholarship-2025

The due date is May 8 at 3PM.

12/20/2024

We are so very grateful to all the support this community continues to provide in Evan's memory! ❤️🌲💛🌲❤️

This holiday season - your donations allowed us to give $2000 in holiday gifts and gift cards to students and families from Downers Grove South High School, El Sierra grade school, Jefferson Junior High and O'Neil Middle School.

All of Evan's Elves thank you and wish you and yours the happiest of holidays!!!

11/25/2024

We are so grateful for everyone who came out last night to jam out and donate! You helped create more happy holidays 🎄 for local families + college scholarships in Evan's honor.💛

Thank you to the awesome Broken Vegas all our fantastic sponsors!

Ballydoyle - Downers Grove you rock, RyBell's Blow Dry Bar - thank you for your *amazingly* generous donation, Pierce Tavern, 3 Corners Grill & Tap Downers Grove, and Cozzi Corner Hot Dogs, Beef, & Catering thank you for always, always supporting EM5.