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Kevin M. Eidt Memorial Scholarship Fund

Kevin Michael Eidt

June 17, 1978 – January 23, 1997

“There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart.”

The Kevin M. Eidt Memorial Scholarship Fund, a 501(c)(3) publicly supported charitable organization, was established in honor of the exemplary achievements of Kevin, who died from cardiac arrest during his freshman year at Boston College. The Fund recognizes outstanding achievement in academics, athletics, arts, and community and religious commitment.

Kevin’s Legacy

Norwalk High School class of 1996

Co-valedictorian of the Class of 1996
Co-captain of the Tennis Team
Member of the Marching Band
Member of the Jazz Ensemble
NHS Honor Society Chapter named in Kevin’s memory

Boston College class of 2000

Posthumously received the Nicholas H. Woods award for initiative, motivation, and student leadership.
The Liturgy Arts Group dedicated their I Want to Praise Your Name CD to Kevin.
The men's and women's intramural basketball trophy is memorialized in Kevin's name.
Eagle EMS, BC student organized group created in response to Kevin’s death, excellence award named in Kevin’s memory.

Community

American Heart Association volunteer
Save the Children Foundation volunteer
Norwalk Soup Kitchen volunteer
St. Jerome Youth Group Program leader
St. Jerome Youth Room dedicated in Kevin's name
Posthumously recognized by The Hour in October 2001 as one of a hundred Norwalk area leaders as part of Norwalk's 350th Anniversary
From Roberta Flack to Boy George: Last Fantastic Albums Ever Made written by J.J. Briggs dedicated to Kevin February 2003
Elegy for Trumpet and Harp dedicated to Kevin February 2005

Kevin's Fund Video - Parts I and II

Latest News

2012 Dinner Dance

The 13th Annual Kevin M Eidt Memorial Dinner Dance and Scholarship Presentation will be held Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Shore and Country Club in Norwalk, CT. Tickets for the event and sponsorship opportunities are now available on our Event Page.

2012 Scholarships

Seven awards, totaling $115,000, in Kevin's memory have been announced for 2012. Full details can be found in the Fund Supporter Letter. For the list of awards by scholarship please visit our Scholarship page. Kevin's Fund is grateful for the generosity of many supporters that makes these awards possible.

2011 Kevin's Fund Golf Tournament

The 13th Annual Kevin's Fund Golf Tournament was held on Sunday,October 2nd at Wayland Country Club in Wayland, Massachusetts. Tournament results and event photos are on the Golf Tournament pages.

Scholarship Fund First

Congratulations to Jessica Bruno, 2005 Norwalk High School scholarship recipient, and Greg Vetter, 2002 St. Jerome Youth Group scholarship recipient, who were married on July 23 in Norwalk, Connecticut.

The wedding party included eight of Kevin’s Fund scholarship recipients. Besides the bride and groom were Beth Olson, 2001 St. Jerome Youth Group scholarship, Tom Wagner, 2003 Norwalk High School scholarship, Kelly Spenard, 2005 St. Jerome Youth Group scholarship, Angelo Bruno, 2007 St. Jerome Youth Group scholarship, Ray Vetter, 2006 Marching Band scholarship, and Ben Vetter, 2008 Jazz scholarship.

Greg is a lawyer and Jessica is a third year law student Quinnipiac University. The couple will reside in Trumbull, Connecticut.