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This website is dedicated to our favorite friend, Kenny Melton. “Kenny” as known to all his family and friends, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in September 2012.
Kenny lost his battle with brain cancer Saturday evening March 22nd, 2014. A Celebration of Kenny’s life was held on Tuesday, April 1st 2014.
2023 Annual Birthday Walk
When: Sunday, February 5th 2023, 9am
Where: Torrey Pines State Reserve 12600 N Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla CA 92037
Meet at picnic tables/group hike area for a group picture, donuts, waters, and pick up your hats. We usually start hiking by 9:30am.
Every year in honor of Kenny’s Birthday we hike one of his favorite spots. This year we are selling Kenny inspired hats to wear on the hike. If you knew Kenny well, you’d know he always left you by saying ‘Have fun, don’t be good’ – which was his way of saying Go out and live… explore, get dirty, find adventure, and let lose a little!
Scholarships
Partnering with schools to provide scholarships to students who demonstrate “Kenny-UP” behavior. We believe in recognizing our youth that work hard to overcome various challenges, have a innate ability to spread smiles, kindness, respect, honesty, and gratefulness! We are carrying out Kenny’s wish to pay it forward and honor students that do the same for our communities. View Kenny’s video or scroll down to read more about Kenny and the inspiration behind this cause.
2023 SuperKenny Hats
This year we’re offering new Super Kenny Hats for donation. These hats are inspired by the way Kenny lived and the things he loved doing. Offered in olive green and navy blue.
Absolutely ALL proceeds from these hats go directly to the Kenny Melton Memorial Scholarship Foundation.
Don’t want to purchase a hat, but still want to contribute to the Kenny Melton Memorial Scholarship Foundation? Click here to make an online donation
Paddle-Out For Kenny
Kenny lost his battle with brain cancer Saturday evening March 22nd, 2014. A Celebration of Kenny’s life was held on Tuesday, April 1st 2014.
Kenny’s Travels
The following pictures are from Kenny’s numerous travels, including Vietnam, China, Costa Rica, BOSS survival school, New Zealand, and many back-backing trips with good friends and family. Kenny has an appreciation for other cultures that goes beyond just wanting to see the world. He truly becomes part of the culture and lifestyle where ever he goes. And there is no doubt that he touched hundreds of people along the way…
