Founded through Mr. Barnhart’s estate to provide grants to Frederick County organizations that provide direct services to Frederick County residents with cancer.

This fund is one of three created through W. Eugene “Gene” Barnhart’s estate and which will have a profound impact on others by providing grants for direct services for people battling cancer. Mr. Barnhart, originally from Laytonsville, Maryland, and then Middletown, Maryland, was a farmer for most of his life, followed by a second career as an auto mechanic. He will be remembered and appreciated by countless people who will benefit from his generosity.