The Eddie McGowan Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting persons with developmental and neurological disabilities.

The foundation is named in honor of Eddie McGowan who lost his battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in February of 2018. Eddie was well known for giving back to his community with funds raised through local events. This organization is dedicated to continue his legacy by hosting community events such as music festivals, golf tournaments, holiday gatherings, and more. Funds raised through these activities will be donated to organizations that supported Eddie through his illness and that continue to support patients with similar disabilities.

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and donors, the Foundation has contributed over $70,000 to the following organizations since our start in 2018.

ALS Assocation
Packard Center
Hospice of the Chesapeake
Bello Machre
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Previous Events

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6th Annual Golf Tournament at Prospect Bay

Oct 2023

Eddie McGowan Day at Pintail

March 2023

5th Annual Golf Tournament at Prospect Bay

Oct 2022

4th Annual Golf Tournament at Prospect Bay

Oct 2021

Eddie McGowan Foundation March Madness Bracket Pool Fundraiser

March 2021

3rd Annual Golf Tournament at Prospect Bay

Oct 2020

Rico's Happy Hour

March 2020

2nd Annual Golf Tournament

October 2019

13th Annual Fiesta 5K for ALS Research

May 2019

BES Bracelet Fundraiser

Spring 2019

O’Loughlin’s Happy Hour

March 2019

1st Annual Golf Tournament

October 2018

Upcoming Events

The Point at Pintail

April 18, 2024

In 2018, the City of Annapolis designated a day in March as "Eddie McGowan Day" on the city calendar. This year, the Eddie McGowan Foundation is celebrating this occasion at Pintail Point in Grasonville on Thursday, April 18th. Please see the attached registration form for details. Limited spots are available so please register early.

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Edward L. McGowan (“Eddie”) was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 7, 1969 to parents, (Captain) Clyde and Brenda McGowan. Eddie was full of adventure from the beginning and a waterman at heart. His top priority in life was his family, including his wife Tracy and three beautiful children. He traveled with their sports teams and attended as many of their school and sporting events as he could. Eddie loved hard rock music from the 80’s. He taught himself how to play guitar in middle school. From then on, Eddie and his guitar entertained many with countless, fun times at home, on the beach, on the boat, on stage, and really anywhere he went. He formed an Irish rock band (the “Rovers”, later “Dublin 5”), learned to play the bagpipes and traveled both locally and nationally to play in pubs and at Irish festivals. Eddie founded the Annapolis Irish Festival in 2011. Through this annual event, he was able to combine what he loved most: great times with family and friends, energetic music, unlimited beer, and the good feeling of being able to contribute significantly to local charities. He attended Towson University and joined the SAE Fraternity, then transferred to and graduated from Georgia Southern University. At both schools, he had an active sports and social life. He later enjoyed organizing events and parties, including a yearly summer bash at his home and the Annapolis Santa Speedo run through downtown Annapolis.

On February 5, 2018, he lost his nearly four-year battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). His energy, humor, generosity, love and friendship will be deeply missed by the multitude of people who have been lucky to know him.

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