08/26/2026
Thank you to everyone who made the 6th Annual Brian Duckworth Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser on Saturday night a success! We had a record crowd for the second year in a row and were able to raise over $9,000 in memory of Brian Duckworth, Robert “Big Bob” Hartung Jr., and Dawn Schnezler. Our organization has now raised over $50,000 and is now providing $4,500 annually in scholarships, with $6,000 in scholarships being provided to the Class of 2026. We are also continuing with our long-term planning to continue providing scholarships for many years to come. None of this would not be possible without great people like YOU who continue to come out and support this cause. Thank you to the Bobby Clark Band, the Belvidere Manor, and to all of our donors and volunteers who make this event possible. We will return to the Belvidere Manor next year on Saturday, August 21, 2027 to continue with our mission of helping the students of Belvidere High School!
Special thanks to Jeff Echevarria for this wonderful portrait of Brian that he gave to the Duckworth family, it brought tears to our eyes and we wanted to share it with all of you!
- The Duckworth Family
