Community Foundation Announces New Fund in Memory of
Preston Tarleton

JUNE 15, 2010: The Community Foundation of Frederick County announces The Preston Tarleton Memorial Fund. The Fund will provide scholarships to Brunswick High School graduating seniors, with preference given to seniors participating in baseball and who plan to continue their involvement in the sport at the post-secondary level. Applications will be accepted starting with the 2011-2012 scholarship year.

Mr. Tarleton passed away in April, 2010. He was a graduate of Brunswick High School and Shenandoah College. His love of baseball began early in life as a Brunswick Little League player, and then with the MARVA Babe Ruth team. At Brunswick High School, Mr. Tarleton played for four years as a member of the varsity team, followed by four years with the Shenandoah Hornets baseball team. He was an avid fisherman, loved attending concerts and spending time with his family and friends.

“Preston’s passing has left a huge void in our family that will never be filled” said Mark and Hypatia Tarleton, Preston’s parents and his uncles, Don and James Tarleton. “He was a wonderful young man who enjoyed life. We have established this fund with the Community Foundation to help keep his memory alive.”

The Tarleton Family will be holding fundraising events to benefit the Fund. More information will be published as details become available.

Those who wish to benefit The Preston Tarleton Memorial Fund may make a secure, online donation by clicking here. Checks made payable to The Community Foundation of Frederick County may be mailed to 312 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland, 21701, with the name of the fund on the memo line. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

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 $23 million in scholarships and grants throughout Frederick County.