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Folds of Honor Expands Scholarships for NYPD Families

1/25/2026

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Folds of Honor announced a new commitment to provide scholarships for families of NYPD officers.
The commitment includes $5,000 annually for the children of fallen officer Didarul Islam.
Alex Maddox, widow of Chase Maddox (2018), said Folds of Honor supported her return to school and connected her with other police widows.
Since 2007, the organization has awarded more than 73,000 scholarships totaling over $340 million to honor law enforcement families.

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Folds of Honor announced a new commitment to provide scholarships for families of NYPD officers.
The commitment includes $5,000 annually for the children of fallen officer Didarul Islam.
Alex Maddox, widow of Chase Maddox (2018), said Folds of Honor supported her return to school and connected her with other police widows.
Since 2007, the organization has awarded more than 73,000 scholarships totaling over $340 million to honor law enforcement families.