GIFTING HOPE THROUGH ADVOCACY, SERVICE AND SCHOLARSHIP.
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Choose from one of three designs to celebrate life and legacy of the person that has battled Glioblastoma. Purchase by paying it forward to support a family who is currently going through this challenge. We win together. All proceeds will continue to support our mission of supporting Glioblastoma families.
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COLONEL KEVIN JOHN MCALEESE
Who is Colonel Kevin John McAleese?
Colonel Kevin John McAleese was an incredible human being taken too soon due to a rare brain cancer called Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). Kevin was a beloved son, brother, mentor and friend. Colonel Kevin J. McAleese was assigned to the Army’s 358th Civil Affairs Brigade out of Norristown, PA. Stationed in the Persian Gulf, he served as Director of the Humanitarian Assistance Center charged with rebuilding post-war Iraq and also served missions in Bosnia and Kosovo. As a reservist, Kevin’s civilian job was as a corporate recruiter, running his own firm, McAleese Associates. In addition, Colonel McAleese volunteered with the Miss America Scholarship Organization and revitalized the Miss Philadelphia Scholarship Organization in 1997, serving as its long-time Executive Director, providing mentoring and over $150,000 in scholarship funds to women under his watch.
In 2010, Kevin was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme. Still, he worked with the Navy’s Wounded Warrior Project until he no longer could. Kevin died on February 15th, 2013. His mission in life was to spread love and treat others with compassion and dignity. He was the type of man who would give the shirt off of his back to help someone. The impact he left on the world is what inspired the creation of the KJM Memorial Scholarship Foundation and we are so grateful for your support.
Our Mission
Our mission is a mission of continued giving and philanthropy with the understanding that the families we serve could be one of our own. We are a board of volunteers led by the vision of Kevin’s life and legacy of “taking the high road” and “paying it forward.”
We our proud of the service and continued commitment of our donors in keeping the legacy of gifting hope alive in the hearts of our scholars and Glioblastoma families.
Kevin fought for a cure until his death. His living is not in vain.
Patient & Family Advocacy
When patients are diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme, their worlds are turned upside down. Our Patient & Family Advocacy Program provides patients and families grants to help with groceries, lodging, and transportation while receiving treatment for their GBM.
Scholarship Program
Our annual KJM Scholarship program and expanded Glioblastoma Scholarship Initiative is at the core of our mission of #GiftingHope and continuing the legacy of colonel McAleese through increasing access to higher education through scholarship.
Community Outreach
We look forward to collaboration and partnership with individuals and companies who feel best aligned with our heart for service. Our volunteers and donors have kept Kevin’s light shining through the eyes of so many scholars, patients and families alike who have benefited from his legacy of giving. Join us!
