Tom Merton – Multiple Sclerosis

Start Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Submission Deadline: Monday, June 30, 2025
Decision Notification: Friday, July 11, 2025

In Honor of Mr. Tom Merton

I was diagnosed 21 years ago; I was lucky enough to catch it early where it really hasn’t affected me as badly as long as I kept up with my Dr appointments and took my medicine. Hopefully I will keep it at bay. I have been involved in harness racing since I was a kid and eventually became a trainer and driver, which I still am. I used to volunteer by helping coach football and little league baseball.

– Tom Merton

Criteria:

• Must be a senior in high school.
• The applicant, their parent, or their sibling must have a chronic illness or disability related to mobility that requires or may eventually require a mobility device or medical services.
• Must answer all questions posed by the PFTC Board below.
• The applicant must write a brief paragraph about key topics that provide the PFTC Board with insight into their character, qualities, and achievements.