University of Minnesota Athletics
Memorial Scholarship Fund Established For Penn State's Kevin Dare
2/25/2002 12:00:00 AM | Men's Track & Field
Dare, 19, died as a result of head injuries when he fell to the ground while competing in the pole vault at the Big Ten Men's Indoor Track & Field Championships at University Field House in Minneapolis.
A sophomore from State College, Pa., Dare won the pole vault at the United States Track and Field Junior National Championships last June, winning the event by clearing 16-6 3/4. As a member of the State College Area High School team, Dare won the 2000 PIAA state championship in the pole vault. He also played football for the Little Lions.
In lieu of flowers, the Dare family has requested that contributions in memory of Kevin be sent to:
Kevin Dare Pole Vaulting Memorial Scholarship Fund Penn State University One Old Main University Park, PA 16802
Checks should be made payable to Penn State University.
Contributions also can be made on-line at: www.giveto.psu.edu and designating the gift go to the Kevin Dare Pole Vaulting Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Funeral services for Kevin Dare have been scheduled as follows: Visitation Wednesday, February 27, 1- 9 p.m.
Koch's Funeral Home 2401 S. Atherton, State College Funeral Mass Thursday, February 28, 10:30 a.m.
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church 820 Westerly Parkway, State College Burial Thursday, February 28, immediately following Funeral Mass
Centre County Memorial Park 1032 Benner Pike, State College
