Another Huge Success: 3rd Annual Kevin J. McKenna Memorial Golf Outing

The dust has settled and our final numbers are in...we are so proud and so honored to be able to share with you that once again, we will be able to offer a $10,000 scholarship to a Woburn Memorial High School student next spring!

Extensive thanks to all of you whom donated funds, raffles, your time, and most of all...for showing up. It means the absolute world to our family.

The day started off a bit questionable as we endured a scenic and relaxing drive through hail on the way to the course. Yes, HAIL. We had a few bumps and snafus throughout, but as per yooge, Kev pulled through and we ended the day with the warm (read: sweltering) sun on our faces.

Year after year, it is increasingly apparent how much Kevin means to all of us. The day can be a bit chaotic at times but I always take a few moments to stand back and just take it all in. Whether I'm out on the course or eavesdropping at the bar, the sights are the same: smiles. Laughter. It genuinely seems like everyone is having a blast. And this makes my heart so happy. We all miss Kevin so much, he has truly left a void in all of us that will never be filled. But on this day we all gather to honor him, I don't see tears - I don't see sad faces. I hear laughing, buddies giving each other a hard time, people riding bikes indoors! And it's just so perfect because it's how it's supposed to be. Kev was all about having a good time, and I know he's with us, watching from up there with a smile on his face.

Because it just feels better to laugh.

xoxo
Kell

2nd Annual Kevin J. McKenna Memorial Scholarship Awarded

The second Kevin J. McKenna Memorial Scholarship was awarded just last week. It was very rewarding to see the culmination of our hard work and support from our friends and family.

My family attended the 2016 Scholarship Night at Woburn Memorial High School on June 1st. It was a wonderful evening and we really enjoyed seeing the graduating class rewarded for their hard work over the past 4 years.

We presented Kev's award on stage, which was a little nerve-wracking, but it was really nice to be able to talk about Kevin and share some personal stories with the audience. Before I knew it, it was time to announce the winner. We were honored to announce Thomas Connors as the recipient of the scholarship.

We chose Thomas for his passionate commitment to athletics, and serious dedication to family. The sincerity Tom conveyed in his application was very touching and actually made us tear up while we read. We knew instantly he was the perfect choice.

Thomas played soccer, hockey, and baseball throughout his four years at Woburn High. Yes, he is an athlete - surely you can see why we chose him for Kev's award. In addition to athletics, Tom was the Vice President of LEARN, whose mission is to stop impaired driving and promote safety and responsibility when making choices regarding substance abuse. This is such a prominent issue today and we were pleased to know that Thomas is doing his part to help educate his peers and make smart decisions. Tom also works a part-time job at Sports Authority, where he's been saving money for his college education. 

Thomas will be attending the University of Massachusetts Lowell in the fall and we wish him the very best. Congratulations, Tom!