In Memory of Brian Patrick McConnell
The Brian Patrick Foundation was established in 2003 for the purpose of providing financial aid to a graduate of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs who will be attending Brother Rice High School. Any Donation toward the scholarship would be appreciated. All contributions are tax deductible.
About Brian
Brian was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, in the spring of 2000 during his junior year at Brother Rice High School. Although he was unable to attend his senior year, he was invited to participate in the graduation ceremony, where he was honored with the "Spirit Award" by the faculty and staff.
Determined to continue his education, Brian took two classes at Brother Rice and two at Oakland Community College, ultimately earning his high school diploma in the spring of 2002. Throughout his battle with cancer, he underwent chemotherapy teams at William Beaumont Hospital and experimental inhaler treatments at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Despite his illness, Brian's compassion, zest for life, love of sports, and sense of humor never faded. He remained thoughtful and selfless, dictating letters to friends and family and selecting gifts to be given after his passing on April 1, 2003.
About The Foundation
A Scholarship foundation has been established in the name of Brian Patrick McConnell for the purpose of providing financial aid to a graduate of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs who will be attending Brother Rice High School. It was Brian's wish to establish a scholarship program that would link both schools that he attended.
Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors
- Bill McConnell
- Carol McConnell
- Paul DePorre
- Jack Cunningham
- Peter Ferguson
- David Lynn
- Ray Ritter
- Ryan Simmons
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To make your tax deductible* donation please mail your check to:
Brian Patrick McConnell Scholarship Foundation
101 W. Long Lake Road
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304
The Brian McConnell foundation is a 501©3 nonprofit
Federal Tax I.D. # 05-0571832