James and Karen Baker established The Jake Baker 27 Fund in memory of their son who took his own life in the spring of 2024. This fund will help support nonprofit organizations and programs that raise awareness about the importance of mental health and suicide prevention, as well as support family members and loved ones impacted by suicide. This becomes one of more than 818 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Jake Baker grew up in Thurmont and graduated from Catoctin High School. He was voted most athletic in his class — he had broken several school records in the weight room, he was an outstanding wrestler and he was an all-star football player whose team won the state championship his senior year. He was also voted most artistic as he loved to draw and creat

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