About Us (Directors)
In October of 1999, Katie DeCubellis was a 13 year-old, eighth grade
student at the Pier School in Narragansett. On October 29th, a drunk
driver tragically killed Katie and Marsha Bowman. The Katie DeCubellis
Memorial Foundation ("KDMF") was established in Katie's memory. Katie
was a student athlete who excelled in both school and life. Even at
such a tender age, Katie had already developed a passion for helping
others and performing community service. The KDMF continues her legacy
by promoting youth leadership, supporting education, and generating
public awareness of the dangers of drunk driving and substance abuse.
In pursuit of its objectives, the KDMF awards annual scholarships and
has produced a video series on responsible driving. The videos are distributed and utilized by driver education instructors and other
agencies throughout the state. As part of the KDMF's public awareness
campaign, John and Meg DeCubellis, Katie's parents, have spoken to over
9000 students and parents over the past year about the importance of
making responsible decisions.
The KDMF is also currently contemplating and developing other
long-term ventures in pursuit of its objectives. Maybe Katie, Marsha,
and other similar victims sacrificed their lives so that our highways
will be safer and others might live. Maybe their dreams were
extinguished so others can fulfill their own dreams. If the efforts of
the KDMF and all of its supporters can in any way enhance or save just
one life, then Katie and Marsha's deaths will not be in vain. The KDMF
continues to share, pay tribute to and celebrate Katie's life. "Her life
still shines…".
We appreciate your support and without it we would not have gotten
this far. You can send future donations to:
Katie DeCubellis Memorial Foundation
P.O. Box 3188
Narragansett, RI 02882
