Brady West

1ST ANNUAL BRADY WEST
MEMORIAL WALK
TO BENEFIT NEW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FUND

October 24, 2007: In his brief four months on earth, Brady West touched the lives of those around him. His easy-going nature, beautiful blue eyes, and infectious giggle put a smile on the face of everyone who knew him. Born November 9, 2006, Brady was a happy little boy who left behind a lifetime of love and memories when he passed away all too soon on March 23, 2007.

After his death, Brady’s parents, Thurmont’s Jaime Sweeney and Johnny West, wanted to keep the joyful spirit of Brady’s memory alive and to help others at the same time. The guidance and support they sought in doing so led them to The Community Foundation of Frederick County where they have established The Brady West Scholarship Fund. The Fund will help graduates of Catoctin High School to pursue a post-secondary education at a college or trade school of their choice.

“We want Brady to be remembered for the loving baby he was, and by giving a scholarship each year in his name, we think that will be accomplished,” said Jaime Sweeney and Johnny West.

To honor what would have been Brady’s first birthday, The 1st Annual Brady West Memorial Walk will be held on Sunday, November 11, 2007, to benefit the Fund. The Walk will start at the Thurmont Community Park, beginning with registration at 1:00 p.m. A $10 registration fee will be charged. Preregistration and additional information is available by calling 301.447.3644.

“Our goal for this walk is to celebrate Brady’s birthday,” says Jaime, “and to grow The Brady West Scholarship Fund so that another child can accomplish their dreams. Brady will never be forgotten.”

Memorial scholarship funds are one of the many ways The Community Foundation of Frederick County fills the needs of the community by transforming the unique charitable dreams of individuals, families and organizations into the reality of charitable funds supporting a range of worthy causes. Over one-fourth of the funds held by the Community Foundation honor the memories of deceased loved ones by continuing to touch lives in meaningful ways in their names. To date, the Community Foundation has provided more than $17 million in grants and scholarships.

Contributions to The Brady West Scholarship Fund may be made payable to The Community Foundation of Frederick County, 312 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701, with the Fund’s name inserted in the check’s memo line. To donate online, click here.  All check or online contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.