Colonel Kevin John McAleese
Colonel Kevin John McAleese was the kind of person whose legacy lived not in grand gestures, but in steadfast compassion, leadership, and quiet acts of service. A decorated military officer, devoted family man, mentor, and champion for higher education, Kevin embodied the very best of human potential.
In 2010, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma—the most aggressive form of brain cancer. Even then, Colonel McAleese’s focus remained outward. He continued to mentor, to plan, to inspire. In 2013, at the age of 55, he passed away—but his spirit of giving never wavered.
His Legacy Lives On:
Military Leadership & Mentorship — Kevin’s discipline and heart guided soldiers and civilians alike.
Advocate for Education — He believed deeply in opening doors for others, especially young women and students facing hardship.
Servant Leader — A husband, father, and friend who lifted as he climbed.
Champion of Hope — Even in treatment, his thoughts were rooted in helping others rise.
In 2017, the Kevin John McAleese Foundation was founded to bring this legacy to life—to continue the mission he began in service and in love. Over the last 12 years, we’ve quietly supported families navigating glioblastoma, awarded scholarships to students chasing their dreams, and built grassroots programs rooted in hope, education, and dignity.
Even in sorrow, Kevin taught us that hope can be life’s greatest act of legacy. He showed us that what we give in light can ripple through generations.
Why We Need You
As we continue this sacred work—Gifting Hope through advocacy, education, and heart-driven service—we invite you to stand with us. Your partnership empowers us to:
Sustain scholarship and support programs for families affected by brain cancer.
Expand access to higher education for underserved students.
Grow our impact through partners, sponsors, and friends who believe that hope, once given, becomes legacy.
This is more than a foundation. It's the living, breathing mission that Colonel McAleese started—the cause he still leads from heaven. Every gift strengthens the story he began writing.
Join us in gifting hope. Be part of this legacy.