Mission Statement

To prevent dating/domestic violence crimes by raising awareness through education.

In honor of Shannon’s compassionate spirit, and to help prevent such a tragedy happening to someone else, her family and friends created the Shannon Lee Meara Foundation to educate high school students about the dangers of dating and domestic violence. Through our fundraising efforts, the Foundation sponsors a dating and domestic violence program for high school students. The program funds classes taught by youth education specialists to promote healthy dating relationships. The Foundation also awards an annual scholarship to a high school graduate who has had a positive impact on dating and domestic violence issues.





  • An annual fundraiser is held in March. Guest speakers at this event include educational, political and law enforcement leaders. 

  • Shannon’s Run is an annual June event that provides a scenic motorcycle ride while raising funds for the Foundation.

  • Individual donations are always appreciated at any time.





  • Sponsors a dating & domestic violence program for high school students. Classes are taught by youth education specialists to promote healthy dating relationships

  • Purchase of Rape Awareness Defense (RAD) suit for the Woburn Police Department’s Student Resource Officer Program, which offers a women’s self defense course free of charge to female high school seniors

  • Annual Shannon Lee Meara scholarship awarded to a deserving high school graduate

Fundraising Events
Accomplishments
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ABOUT THE SHANNON LEE MEARA FOUNDATION