Thanks to the generosity of family, friends, neighbors, communities, businesses and strangers, Derek’s Memorial Fund has grown and we have been able to start using those funds to make the world a better place in Derek’s honor. Our goal is to continue raising funds to support others in need in Derek’s name.
Listed below are all of the things we have done since his passing, in his name. After January 1, 2015, we will have a “grant” program available to local schools to assist in purchasing supplies for math and reading programs, where the school’s budget doesn’t have the funds. This money can be used to purchase books, educational supplies, or computer programs to help strengthen the skills of these young children. Contact Us to inquire.
2020 Scholarship Awards
In 2020, the Derek Lendosky Memorial Fund opened up the scholarship process to allow for applications to be submitted from schools outside of the Fennimore and Iowa-Grant districts, with intention to still award at least one scholarship from each of those two districts, with no cap on the total number of scholarships given. Without our […]
2018 Derek Lendosky Memorial Scholarships
In 2018 we offered two more scholarships. The first was to Ms. Bailey Lindner from Iowa-Grant for $500. The second was to TJ (Thomas) Kenney from Fennimore in the amount of $1,000. Both individuals have represented their respective schools by participating in many activities and volunteering in the community. Both are very deserving recipients. Congrats! […]
2017 Stars and Stripes Honor Flight Donation
In 2017, our foundation pledged to donate $5 for every extra base hit the Brewers hit this year, and then other side donations for the Derek’s Days at the Ballpark and Jose Bautista homeruns. When it was all over, the donation ended up being $4,000 and we were able to send 8 veterans to see […]
2017 Derek Lendosky Memorial Scholarship Recipients
In 2017 we awarded 3 scholarships to 3 local schools, all to deserving young adults. They were as follows: Wauzeka High School – Jessica Bedtka $500 Iowa Grant High School – Mallory Peat $500 Fennimore High School – Kaitlyn Winkers $1,000
2017 Scholarship Awards
In 2017 we will be offering 4 scholarships. There will be 1 to a graduating senior at Wauzeka High School in honor of a very wonderful woman Ethel Drengberg, in addition to the annual scholarship at Iowa-Grant High School and the 2 at the Fennimore High School. We are looking to give out more in […]
2016 Scholarships
Congratulations to our 2016 Scholarship Recipients: Iowa Grant – Kaelyn Merkle $500 Fennimore – Brett Needham $1000 and Nick Henkel $1000 (Pictured below)
Annual Donation From The LutheRun 4 Derek
We received a wonderful donation from the amazing ladies who organize and run the LutheRun 4 Derek last night. Pictured here are Bethany Baumgartner (and her daughter), Jenna Govier, and then Brandee, Peyton and Lucas. Thank you so much to this group of ladies for running this event. All proceeds go directly into our Memorial […]
Brandee’s Book – “A Note From an Angel”
After Derek’s death, Brandee set out to write a short message/story which she presented to me while I was away at Fantasy Camp. It is a lovely story that she wrote about Derek and how his task, now in heaven, is to help all those who grieve. It is a beautiful story with photographs from […]
LutheRUN 4 Derek 5k Run/Walk – Aug. 8, 2015
The 2015 event will be held Saturday, August 8th. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the race starts at 9:00 a.m. Here is the new Registration Form: LutheRUN Registration Form – 2015
Derek Lendosky Memorial Baseball Tournament 2015
The 2015 Derek Lendosky Memorial Tournament will be held directly following the Rob Deer Hitting Camp. Both a 10U and 12U tournament will be held from July 30 to August 2. The tournament will held on Fennimore’s Baseball Diamonds (Volunteer Field & Derek’s Field), as well as at the Stitzer Ball Diamond. There is a […]