SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kelly Mulholland, a wife, teacher and mother died in 2007 after a struggle with breast cancer at age 37. Her family formed Kelly’s Angels, a Capital Region charity, to honor her memory and commitment to helping others. Now, in its 12th year, Kelly’s Angels plans to award $24,000 in scholarships to 16 local high school graduates who have overcome significant adversity and shown a commitment to helping others.
“While we can’t protect our children from the challenges and hardships that life can bring, these scholarships are a way to celebrate some amazing local students and remind them that, even in the face of adversity, they are not alone,” said Kelly’s Angels Founder and President Mark Mulholland. “It is our hope that these scholarships will inspire them to continue to persevere, earn a college degree and find joy along the way.”
With this year’s awards, Kelly’s Angels will have given out $106,000 in college scholarships since 2016 as its scholarship program has grown.
