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The EM5 Fly High Foundation
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The EM5 Fly High Foundation
About Us
"Spread It Around!"
The EM5 Fly Foundation was created to honor the short life and big heart of 15 year-old Evan Melau, who was taken from this earthly world way too soon. The mission of our foundation is simple: help others, create joy. Or as Evan would say, "spread it around!" We do this by raising funds that assist families, children, teenagers and student athletes in the form of events, monetary donations, gift cards, holiday gift baskets, scholarships, and more.
Since 2020, we have hosted 2 professionally run baseball tournaments, 2 holiday gift drives, 2 Evan's Eggscellent events and multiple other events to spread joy and raise funds. We are so grateful for the on-going support of the community, especially Downers Grove South High School, Cozzi Corner, Cellar 406, Rybell's Blow Dry Bar and many other individuals and organizations.
We've donated more than $17K in Evan's memory including:
- $11,775 in holiday gift cards and gifts to local families
- $5,000 in football and baseball equipment and fees
- $300 in Easter baskets and gifts to local families
- $275 in school supplies to local families
Next up - college scholarships for deserving Downers Grove area students, class of 2023. Stay tuned!
Spreading Holiday Joy
Christmas was one of Evan's favorite holidays, and friends of the Melau family want to make sure his spirit shines through by helping others during this time of giving. "Evan's Elves" is a group of parents and teenagers who raise funds in December, mainly through an online giftcard drive. Due to the generous donations of the community, the Elves deliver thousands of dollars worth of gift cards and actual presents to local area families in need.
In 2021 we raised an incredible $8500, surpassing last year's generous donations by nearly 55%! This allowed us to provide food and gifts to more than 20 local families.
Thank you so much for your donations & participation!
EM5 Fly High Baseball Tournament
Evan loved sports, and was well-known as a tenacious baseball player, #5. Founded in 2020, the EM5 Fly High baseball tournament is a competitive tourney for 15U, 16U and 17U players in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. This tourney has drawn the best baseball talent to compete from around the Western Suburbs of Chicago, with each game attracting hundreds of spectators young and old alike.
The tournament brought purpose and connection to Evan's friends, teammates and family members, with plenty of opportunities to volunteer, play, socialize, hug, bond and of course watch some really aweseome baseball. EM5 championship games always had fans standing up on their feet to cheer on their favorite teams. We're on hiatus now, but our #EM5 tourney memories will live on in our hearts forever.
Grateful for this Beautiful Place
Ian’s Place, located in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, exists to help bereaved parents find a place for comfort and healing in a Christian environment. Their mission is to support newly bereaved parents as well as those who have grieved the loss of a child for years.
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will all us to continue helping members of our community in Evan's memory.
