Altrua HealthShare shares in the medical needs for its members everyday. And, as Altrua Ministries, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, we also support our local, national and international communities. One of the local organizations we support in Texas is the 100 Club of Central Texas.
What Is the 100 Club?
The 100 Club of Central Texas is the leader in providing financial support to the families of first responders who have been killed or critically injured in the line of duty. One of these support efforts is the DR. JAMES MORITZ ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP. Each year, The 100 Club presents scholarships to active-duty first responders who are continuing their education while serving their communities. This year, with the support of Altrua HealthShare, we are proud to present $30,000 in scholarships to the following heroes;
Albino Cadenas
Austin Police Department
Official Albino “Bino” Cadenas is a second-year recipient of the Dr. James Moritz Endowed Scholarship. Bino serves with Austin Police Department, is active with Austin Police Association and is studying for his master’s degree in Public Leadership at The University of Texas at Austin.
Kathryn Jones
Hays County EMS
Kathryn Jones serves San Marcos Hays County EMS as an EMT and is a full-time student at Austin Community College District. She intends to transfer to a 4-year university in the fall to pursue her dream of going to medical school.
Katy Conner
Austin Police Department
Katy Conner has served with the Austin Police Department for 9 years and is the first female member of the Counter Assault Strike Team responding to active shooter and mass casualty situations. She attends Sam Houston State University, where she is pursuing a degree in Victim Studies, and is raising her 12-year-old daughter to follow her dreams.
Oliver Kipp
Austin-Travis County EMS
Oliver Kipp is a paramedic with Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services and a full-time student at Austin Community College District on a pre-med track. He hopes to become a Physician Assistant to better serve the Austin community.
Ashley Daley
Round Rock Police Department
Ashley Daley serves Round Rock Police Department as a training officer with a passion for guiding others along their career in law enforcement. She is pursuing her master’s degree from Sam Houston State University in order to better serve her department and community.
Antonia Mcdaniel
Killeen Police Department
Antonia McDaniel is a Lieutenant with Killeen Police Department and a student at Central Texas College. As a leader within the agency, he believes it is important to follow his personal goals and inspire those who serve with him to do the same.
Robert Furbush
Austin Police Department
Robert Furbush is an Austin Police Department Senior Police Officer and an Air Force veteran. He is pursuing his master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Texas State University.
Erin Ruiz
Austin-Travis County EMS
Erin Ruiz serves Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services as a paramedic and has returned to school at Texas State University to complete her bachelor’s degree. As a full-time mom, paramedic, and student, she hopes to serve as an inspiration for those who come after her.
Hollie Hischer
Austin Police Department
Hollie Hischer is a Dispatcher with Austin Police Department with a passion for helping officers best assist the citizens of Austin. She is pursuing a degree in Emergency Management and Planning from Anderson University and hopes to work with FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency or Department of Homeland Security to continue helping those who need it most.
Joshua Visi
Austin Police Department
Joshua Visi serves with Austin Police Department and is a husband, father, coach, Scout leader, and student. He is pursuing a degree in International Relations and Global Security from American Military University.
Jamie Jobes
Austin Police Department
Jamie Jobes serves as a Lieutenant for Austin Police Department. He is pursuing a degree from Texas State University and hopes to use his education to better serve the department and his community.