Foundation Established in Memory of Kaydance Ford to Support Youth in Sports and Trades
‘She was the happiest she’d ever been’: Athletic and trades foundation honours crash victim’s legacy
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In honor of Kaydance Ford, a passionate teenager who tragically died in a car accident in May 2025, her family has launched the Kaydance Ford Athletic and Trades Foundation. The foundation aims to provide opportunities for students in sports and trades, offering resources like equipment and counseling, while advocating for policy changes to improve student transportation to sports events.
- 01Kaydance Ford was one of four teens killed in a car accident while returning from a softball tournament in Dorchester.
- 02The Kaydance Ford Athletic and Trades Foundation offers grief counseling, life coaching, and resources for students in need.
- 03The foundation has partnered with local organizations to support high school shop programs and provide necessary equipment for students.
- 04Kaydance's mother, Jessica, is advocating for policy changes to ensure students are transported to sports events by buses instead of teachers driving them.
- 05Kaydance was pursuing a career as an electrician and was involved in building a shed for her carpentry class before her untimely death.
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Kaydance Ford, a vibrant teenager known for her enthusiasm in sports, tragically lost her life in a car accident in May 2025 while returning from a softball tournament in Dorchester. To honor her legacy, her family has established the Kaydance Ford Athletic and Trades Foundation, which aims to provide opportunities for students to thrive in sports and trades. The foundation offers grief counseling, life coaching, and resources such as sports equipment and work boots for students in need. They have also partnered with local organizations like Black Magic Racing to support high school shop programs. Recently, Walkerton District Community School's car, named in Kaydance's memory, won its inaugural race. Jessica Ford, Kaydance’s mother, is also advocating for policy changes to improve student transportation to sports events, emphasizing that teachers should not be responsible for driving students. Kaydance, who aspired to be an electrician, was involved in a carpentry project before her passing. The foundation seeks to keep her spirit alive by promoting her passions and ensuring that all students have access to similar opportunities.
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The foundation provides essential resources for students in need, ensuring they have access to sports and trades opportunities, which can enhance their educational experience.
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