Jason Evans Memorial Wrestling Scholarship

This year's Jason Evans Memorial Wrestling Scholarship was awarded to Thomas (Tre) Kerrigan who is a 2020 Graduate of Abington Heights High School and plans to attend Lincoln Tech. Tre was a four-year member of the Abington Heights Comets Wrestling Team, serving as a leader and positive role model. In addition to his time on the wrestling team, Tre also served with the Clarks Summit fire company and Newton Ransom fire company; and as a volunteer with the 23V's volunteer group.

If you are thinking of making a donation to Jason’s scholarship fund please do so at http://www.safdn.org/donate/ or by check made payable to the Scranton Area Community Foundation including Jason Evans Memorial Wrestling Scholarship Fund in the memo line. We appreciate your support.

Thinking of everyone during this difficult time. Let's think of Jason's contagious smile and amazing laugh during these surreal times. Hang in there.

On this #GivingTuesday, please consider donating to the Jason Evans Memorial Wrestling Scholarship Fund. Donate online at http://www.safdn.org/donate/ or by check made payable to the Scranton Area Community Foundation including Jason Evans Memorial Wrestling Scholarship Fund in the memo line. For those making a donation online, select "Restricted Fund" from the drop down and then write in "Jason Evans Memorial Wrestling Scholarship" in the comments section. Please note that the foundation matches your donation by 20%.

On July 20, Jason's friends gathered to "Celebrate the Legend - Cakes" while raising an outstanding $3,500 for the scholarship fund! Thank you to all who attended and contributed. As a reminder, donations can be made at any time at http://www.safdn.org/donate/ The Foundation matches 20% of every donation in the first 2 years up to $5,000. This means that another $700 will be contributed as a match to the event proceeds. Thank you all for support in this lasting legacy for Cakes.

Last night was the Abington Heights H.S. Class of 2019 Scholarship Awards & Reflections. Abington Heights Comets Wrestling Captain, Samuel Northup, was the inaugural recipient of the Jason Evans Memorial Wrestling Scholarship. Jim, Barb, and Luke were there to present the award. Here is a little information about Sam, https://abingtonsuburban.com//hs-wrestling-northup-shines-