Fundraiser at Camden Yards to Support 
Nicholas Talarico Paskowsky Memorial Fund

March 18, 2009: The Fifth Annual Nicholas Talarico Paskowsky Memorial Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, May 10, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, as the Baltimore Orioles take on the New York Yankees starting at 1:35 p.m. Tickets for the game are $30 each, with $15 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 through the Community Foundation’s web site by clicking here or by contacting Jane Talarico at 240.344.0169 or janetalarico@gmail.com

Jane Talarico and Michael 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. A 2002 Frederick High School graduate, Nicholas Paskowsky was a history major at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and was scheduled to spend a semester abroad in Costa Rica before his untimely death. 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 St. Mary’s College of Maryland students to study abroad, particularly to Spanish-speaking countries. 

Nick’s memory lives on through the four scholarships that have been awarded to date to Frederick High School seniors pursuing a post-secondary education, and to the four upperclassman at St. Mary’s College of Maryland who have been able to enhance their studies through enriching international study and travel programs, said Michael Paskowsky. “We want to continue to have an impact on people’s lives, and the support of the annual fundraiser at Camden Yards makes sure that the memory of Nick’s life will continue to touch the future.”

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 and may be made online by clicking here. Checks made payable to The Community Foundation of Frederick County, with the Fund’s name in the memo line, may be mailed to 312 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland, 21701.

Memorial funds are one of the many ways The Community Foundation of Frederick County transforms 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 $19 million in scholarships and grants throughout Frederick County. For additional information about the Community Foundation, visit www.cffredco.org or call 301.695.7660.