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Sharon I. Hooper Fund for Children

Founded by parents Mr. and Mrs. U. Mehrl Hooper for programs serving families with children coping with catastrophic illness.

Sharon I. Hooper graduated from Frederick High School in 1954. She continued her education at Hood College where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in music and completed her doctorate in education at the University of Maryland. She began her teaching career at North Frederick Elementary School and then became a music teacher at Catoctin High School. Ms. Hooper’s teaching career combined her two greatest loves: children and music. When she died of cancer in 1983, The Sharon I. Hooper Fund for Children was established by her parents U. Mehrl and Margaret T. Hooper. The fund serves families with children who are coping with catastrophic illness, a fitting way to remember a woman who loved children and worked with them all her life.

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Sheppard Pratt Endowment Fund for Charitable Mental Health Services

Founded by Hahn Transportation for operational support.

In 2000, Bob and Becky Windsor and their daughter, Barbara, owners of Hahn Transportation, Inc., created The Way Station Endowment Fund for Charitable Mental Health Services. In the time since the fund was created, Way Station merged with Sheppard Pratt.

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Shirley Shores Scholarship Fund

Founded by Mrs. Shores and son Jeff for graduating Brunswick High School seniors.

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Simon Turner Memorial Fund

Founded by Brent and Talia Turner in memory of their son, Simon, this fund supports positive impacts on children’s lives in Frederick County, such as public recreation initiatives that are available to all.

The Simon Turner Memorial Fund will be used to support the Splash PoinT at Baker Park. This project was inspired by a heartfelt desire to create a safe, welcoming space for everyone to enjoy the water. This project pays tribute to Simon, a special little boy who was captivated by water play. Before his untimely passing in March 2019, Simon was drawn to the creek and the 7th Street Fountain, but these beloved spots weren’t designed for children to safely enjoy the water.

Brent and Talia Turner wanted to honor their son’s memory by adding a meaningful feature to Baker Park—one that would allow families to interact with water, laugh, connect, and create lasting memories. The name ‘The Splash PoinT’ serves as a tribute, with the capital ‘S’ representing Simon and the capital ‘T’ standing for his last name, forever celebrating his joyous spirit and love for playful water experiences in this community space.

The Splash PoinT at Baker Park will be a vibrant and interactive splash pad located in the heart of The City of Frederick, designed to serve as a welcoming and inclusive space for residents and visitors alike.

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Simpson Family Fund

Founded by Randall Simpson as a donor advised fund.

Founded by Randall Simpson and inspired by his daughter, Saige, The Simpson Family Fund supports nonprofit organizations in Frederick County. Mr. Simpson instilled a commitment to serving others in his daughter at a very young age and the need to give back to community and to making the world a better place. Together, the father-daughter team hope to make a lasting impact for years to come.

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Sperry L. Storm Memorial Scholarship Fund

Founded with the dissolution of The Sperry L. Storm Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. for private music instruction scholarships for Frederick County Public Schools students in kindergarten through 11th grade.

Sperry Storm was a well-known Frederick County musician whose mother inspired his musical talent with piano lessons at a young age. Mr. Storm and his brothers learned to play instruments from the string, reed, brass, and percussion families. He led a life completely dedicated to music, from teaching to playing it. He performed with various groups, including the Francis Scott Key Hotel trio, local dance bands, and an Evangelical Reformed Church group in Frederick. He taught thousands of students, first from a studio he opened in Frederick and later when he led the Frederick High School band, playing a pivotal part in expanding the school’s musical program. By his retirement in 1976, Mr. Storm had spent almost 50 years teaching privately and 35 years as a public school music educator. The Sperry L. Storm Memorial Scholarship Fund, founded to continue Mr. Storm’s legacy, awards scholarships for private music instructional lessons for students of Frederick County Public Schools attending kindergarten through 11th grade.

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Spires Brass Band Endowment Fund

Founded by John J. and Gail K. Slezak for operational support.

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SSGT Charles I. Cartwright, USMC Memorial Scholarship Fund

Founded by SSGT Cartwright’s parents Howard and Carol Ann Cartwright for scholarships to graduating seniors or alumni of Walkersville High School.

A 2001 graduate of Walkersville High School, SSGT Charles I. Cartwright joined the Marine Corps and finished his training in January 2002. He was serving his fifth tour of duty as a member of Marine Special Operations Company A in Afghanistan. His previous tours included three in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. He received numerous decorations, including two Purple Hearts, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Combat Action Ribbons, Navy Presidential Unit Citation, two Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and many more. He enjoyed triathlon competition, wrestling, surfing, and walking on the beach with his wife and dog. Sadly, he died in the Farah Province of Afghanistan in November 2009.

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