Brendan‘s life got off to a rough beginning. He was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy as an infant and received a life-saving heart transplant at eight weeks of age. The kindness and generosity of strangers gave Brendan a second chance. Although the heart transplant did not define his life, it did define the generous spirit in which he lived. 

For 24 years, Brendan defied medical odds and surpassed expectations. His fighting spirit propelled him beyond boundaries as he quietly and heroically endured a lifetime of medical interventions.  Despite academic challenges, Brendan persevered and graduated from Plymouth State University, class of 2018, with a degree in communications and sales. He had just begun a professional career in sales at Staples Corporation. 

Being present and connected to family and friends was paramount to Brendan. He was fiercely loyal and always a true friend. Brendan’s sense of humor – whether a mischievous prank or an outrageously funny comment- was his greatest gift. 

Brendan had every gift with the exception of years, and his life suddenly ended on November 22, 2019 after a cardiac arrest related to rejection of his heart transplant. 

Brendan was humble and genuine in the way he experienced the world. It is this legacy of authenticity and hope that the golf tournament and scholarship foundation wishes to honor.