Baseball Fundraiser To Support
Nicholas Talarico Paskowsky Memorial Fund

May 9, 2007: The Third Annual Nicholas Talarico Paskowsky Memorial Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 16th, 2007 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, as the Baltimore Orioles take on the Arizona Diamondbacks starting at 7:05 p.m. Tickets for the game are $30 each, with $22 of the ticket price directly benefiting The Nicholas Talarico Paskowsky Memorial Fund held by the Community Foundation of Frederick County. Those interested in purchasing tickets may complete order forms available by clicking here or by contacting Jane Talarico at 240.344.0169 or janetalarico@gmail.com

Jane Marie Talarico and Michael Paul Paskowsky established The Nicholas Talarico Paskowsky Memorial Fund to honor the memory of their son, Nicholas Talarico Paskowsky, after his death in 2004 at the age of 20. The Fund awards annual scholarships to Frederick High School graduates to attend a two- or four-year college or university and also provides assistance to Saint Mary’s College of Maryland students to study abroad, particularly to Spanish-speaking countries. A 2002 Frederick High School graduate, Nicholas Paskowsky was a history major at Saint Mary’s College of Maryland, and was scheduled to spend a semester abroad in Costa Rica before his untimely death.

To date, three Frederick High School students have been awarded scholarships from The Nicholas Talarico Paskowsky Memorial Fund. Additionally, three students from Saint Mary’s College of Maryland have been able to study abroad because of support from the fund, says Mr. Paskowsky. “We’re delighted that so much good has been generated by the Annual Nicholas Talarico Paskowsky Memorial Fundraiser at Camden Yards.”

Those unable to participate in the baseball fundraiser may still support The Nicholas Talarico Paskowsky Memorial Fund to make future scholarship awards possible. Tax-deductible contributions are accepted at any time in any amount. Checks may be made payable to The Community Foundation of Frederick County, 312 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland, 21701 with the Fund’s name inserted in the check’s memo line. Online donations may be made by clicking here.

Since 1986, the Community Foundation has worked with individuals to establish charitable funds that honor the legacy of deceased loved ones and has returned more than $15 million in grants and scholarships to the Frederick County Community. Information about starting a scholarship fund with the Community Foundation may be found by clicking here or by calling 301.695.7660.