At 85, Kim Emmons Knor Is Still Soaring — Inspiring a New Generation Through the Skydiving Angels Program
 
Kim Emmons Knor is living proof that legacy knows no limits.
At 85 years old, Kim continues to defy gravity and expectations. A true pioneer in skydiving, Kim’s journey began in 1959 when she forged her parents’ signatures to make her first jump — and she’s been making history ever since.
 
Today, she serves as the official Skydiving  Ambassador for Children of Fallen Heroes (CFH), using her remarkable story to uplift children who have experienced loss, trauma, or hardship.
 
🪽 The Skydiving Angels Program: Where Healing Takes Flight
In partnership with CFH, Kim leads the Skydiving Angels Program — a transformative initiative that brings live skydives, mentorship, and hope to children of fallen military members, first responders, foster youth, and students from Title One schools.
 
Whether performing a tandem parachute demo at a CFH retreat or meeting one-on-one with children at a school assembly, Kim uses every jump to deliver a simple but powerful message:
"Even after loss… you can fly again."

✈️ A Legacy of Firsts — And She's Not Done Yet

• 1962: Founding member of the first U.S. Women’s Parachute Team

• Gold Medalist at the Sixth World Parachuting Championships

• 2003: Returned to skydiving after 37 years

• 2013: Inducted into the International Skydiving Hall of Fame

• Today: Approaching 1,000 jumps, chasing her USPA Gold Wings
   

Through the Skydiving Angels Program, Kim now travels the country alongside the CFH Parachute Team (CFHPT) as part of our national 10th Anniversary Tour — visiting schools, hosting retreats, and performing at live events that blend healing, STEM, and storytelling.

🌟 Each Skydiving Angels Experience Includes:
🪂 Live Skydiving Demo with Kim Knor & CFHPT
🫶 Story Circle & Meet + Greet with Kim
✉️ Letters to the Sky Ceremony, honoring fallen loved ones
🎨 STEM+Arts Healing Activities: drone shows, parachute-building, & creative remembrance
🚐 Help Kim Get Back on the Road
Kim’s next jump is waiting — but her vehicle is currently in the shop at Chapman Dodge, undergoing $2,000 in repairs. This van is her lifeline to travel, meet children, and complete her historic 1,000th jump.
Your donation supports more than transportation — it fuels a mission of healing and hope.

❤️ How You Can Help:
🔗 Donate to Kim’s Journey
📧 Sponsor a School Visit or Skydiving Demo
🙌 Spread the Word – Share Her Story

Help us keep Kim soaring — for the children, for the mission, and for the legacy she carries.
Children of Fallen Heroes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting military families, foster youth, Title One schools, and first responders through STEM+Arts retreats, educational programs, and healing experiences.
Tax-Deductible | EIN: 81-0800340