The Kate Memorial was established in
Spring, 2002 shortly after Kate died on Mt. Bachelor
in a snowboard accident. The Foundation's mission is
to provide financial support to individuals, groups,
and various institutions whose interests and goals align
with Kate's hopes and dreams. The primary focus is to
promote and underwrite a range of activities and education
principally related to outdoor and wilderness exploration
study, observation, preservation, improvement, expansion,
and enhancement.
Click
here for information on how to apply for a Grant...
In just 7
years, the Foundation has been able to provide:
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15 Scholarships to the National Outdoor
Leadership School (NOLS)
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15 Scholarships to Juniors at the University
of Vermont
Rubenstein School of Environmental and Natural
Resources
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Yearly grants to Robbins Park,
Schuylkill Nature Center, and Riverbend Environmental
Education Center. |
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45 Scholarships to North Carolina Outward Bound
awareded to both male and female high school student
at Philadelphia Community Academy
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Grant to Parkway Northwest High School for two
day trip to Fellowship Farm for 28 students.
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2 sponsored community speaking events featuring Erik
Weihenmayer in 2004 and Aron
Ralston in 2006. |
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Grant to Wissahickon Charter School for 8th grade
5-day Outward Bound Wildernes Expedition. |
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Read more about the grants and letters from the participants
by clicking below
(note there are three charts containing links)...
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In Honor and Memory
of Kate Svitek |
