Following the tragic death by suicide of Keith Thomas Perrymore in 2002, his family and closest friends formed the Keith Thomas Perrymore Fund, (KTPF) as a way to move from grief at their loss, to celebration of his life. The KTP Fund seeks to financially assist local and national organizations dedicated to providing research, education and raising community awareness on a variety of issues, including suicide prevention. In the past five years, the KTP Fund has given over $40,000 to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and in total, has given over $100,000 to support outreach, education and awareness programs. The KTP Fund will , in perpetuity, provide a scholarship to one student/athlete each school year at Keith's alma mater Archbishop Carroll High School. By bringing together those who loved Keith to perpetuate his memory and spirit, the KTP Fund endeavors to offer the same positive opportunities and experiences Keith had to other young adults.

This year, the KTP Fund will be hosting its 5th Annual Charity Auction on Saturday, November 24, 2007. The event, to be held at the Valley Forge Military Academy, from 7:00 - 10:30 pm, will include cocktails and hors d'oerves as well as a silent and live auction! Please join us to bid on gift baskets, dinners, sports tickets and more! Find the perfect holiday gift while supporting a great cause!

If interested in donating an item for the silent and/or live auction, please feel free to email Kim at KIM@MISSPHILADELPHIA2007.COM. Monetary donations to the foundation to support education, awareness and outreach programs for depression and suicide prevention can be made directly through the KTP Fund website: