Trooper Kenton Iwaniec Memorial Foundation
Help Save Lives, Stop Impaired Drivers
About Us
Kenton's Story
Memorial Highway
Kenton's Story
On March 27, 2008 Pennsylvania State Trooper Kenton Iwaniec, a Westmoreland County native, finished his shift at the Avondale Barracks in Chester County and began his drive home. Just two miles away from his station, an impaired driver crossed the centerline, hit Kenton’s vehicle head-on, and another beautiful life was added to the DUI victim’s death toll.
Our Mission
Memorial Highway
Kenton's Story
The mission of the Trooper Kenton Iwaniec Memorial Foundation is to honor DUI victims, raise awareness about the seriousness of impaired driving, and encourage the community to have a positive influence in the reduction of impaired driving. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we provide Preliminary Breath Test Devices (PBTs) to the Pe
The mission of the Trooper Kenton Iwaniec Memorial Foundation is to honor DUI victims, raise awareness about the seriousness of impaired driving, and encourage the community to have a positive influence in the reduction of impaired driving. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we provide Preliminary Breath Test Devices (PBTs) to the Pennsylvania State Police and other law enforcement agencies throughout the Commonwealth.
Memorial Highway
Memorial Highway
Memorial Highway
On September 17, 2018 a portion of Pennsylvania Route 41 between state Route 926 and U.S. Route 1 was dedicated as the Trooper Kenton Iwaniec Memorial Highway. Corporal Chris Winesburg, Lieutenant Rob Bailey, Senators Andy Dinniman, John Rafferty and Kim Ward were instrumental in the designation. In June 2018, the PA State Legislature un
On September 17, 2018 a portion of Pennsylvania Route 41 between state Route 926 and U.S. Route 1 was dedicated as the Trooper Kenton Iwaniec Memorial Highway. Corporal Chris Winesburg, Lieutenant Rob Bailey, Senators Andy Dinniman, John Rafferty and Kim Ward were instrumental in the designation. In June 2018, the PA State Legislature unanimously passed and Gov. Wolf signed into law Act 61 of 2018.
Upcoming Events
2026 TakeOff Memorial Race
2026 TakeOff Memorial Race
2026 TakeOff Memorial Race
Join us in person or virtually for the 17th annual TakeOff Race on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Check out our race page for details about our events.
2025 Sporting Clay Event
2026 TakeOff Memorial Race
2026 TakeOff Memorial Race
Trooper Iwaniec loved hunting and the outdoors. The Foundation will hold its 14th annual sporting clay event at Coal Ridge Sporting Clays on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Participants of all skill levels are welcome.