About Us
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
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
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
2020 TakeOff Memorial Race
Join us at Saint Vincent College for the eleventh annual TakeOff Race on Saturday, April 18, 2020. It is a day filled with educational activities for all ages. Even if you aren't a runner, come and spend the morning with us!
2020 Sporting Clay Event
Trooper Iwaniec loved hunting and the outdoors. The Foundation will hold its ninth annual sporting clay event this fall at the Nemacolin Shooting Academy. Participants of all skill levels are welcome.