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Webb Kosich celebrates his recovery from a bone marrow transplant as a special guest of the U.S. Men’s National Team

June 23, 2024

Southern Maryland native Webb Kosich celebrated the belated first anniversary of his bone marrow transplant as an honored guest of the United States Soccer Federation and the U.S. Men’s National Team at an international friendly in Landover, MD.

In Memory of Grant Wahl 1973 – 2022

June 10, 2024

The Craig Willinger Fund remembers friend, soccer fan, journalist, and mentor Grant Wahl.

Southern Maryland native to celebrate recovery from bone marrow transplant with the U.S. Men’s National Team on June 8

June 8, 2024

The Craig Willinger Fund (CWFund) proudly announce the selection of 20-year-old Webb Kosich as our 16th honoree. Webb will be a VIP guest at a U.S. Men’s National Team friendly.

Craig Willinger Fund hosting 9th Annual Craig Willinger FootGolf Classic

August 13, 2023

The Craig Willinger Fund (CWFund) will host the 9th Annual Craig Willinger FootGolf Classic on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the Craig Willinger Memorial FootGolf Course at Carroll Park Golf Course in Baltimore, MD.

Omaha area teen fighting cancer honored with dream trip to U.S. Soccer World Cup Qualifier

March 17, 2022

The Craig Willinger Fund (CWFund) proudly announces the selection of 17-year-old Mason Ogle of Crescent, Iowa as its 15th honoree. Mason will travel to Orlando, Florida for a matchday experience courtesy of the U.S. Men’s National Team. He will attend a pivotal CONCACAF FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Panama on March 27, 2022.

Craig Willinger Fund hosting 7th Annual Craig Willinger FootGolf Classic at Carroll Park Golf Course

August 11, 2021

The Craig Willinger Fund (CWFund) will host the 7th Annual Craig Willinger FootGolf Classic on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Craig Willinger Memorial FootGolf Course at Carroll Park Golf Course in Baltimore, MD.

Craig Willinger Fund hosting 6th Annual Craig Willinger FootGolf Classic at Carroll Park Golf Course

September 14, 2020

The Craig Willinger Fund (CWFund) will host the 6th Annual Craig Willinger FootGolf Classic on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Craig Willinger Memorial FootGolf Course at Carroll Park Golf Course in Baltimore, MD.

Paris Saint-Germain shares once-in-a-lifetime virtual experience with a young cancer patient in New York

February 24, 2020

Juan Ramirez spent his morning in Paris, France thanks to Paris Saint-Germain Football Club and some amazing virtual technology courtesy of the Paris Saint-Germain Foundation. After 70 days straight in a hospital room, the 14-year-old went on an exclusive virtual tour of Le Parc des Princes stadium, meeting all his favorite players from PSG along the way.

D.C. United features CWFund honoree and cancer survivor Diweni Jituboh as honored guest during their 2019 Home Season Opener

March 6, 2019

D.C. United shared the spotlight with Craig Willinger Fund honoree Diweni Jituboh at their inaugural home opener at Audi Field on Sunday, March 3 vs. 2018 MLS Cup Champions Atlanta United. Diweni’s honored guest status was revealed by D.C. United captain and international soccer stand out Wayne Rooney after a training session on Friday, March 1.

Craig Willinger Fund makes soccer dreams come true for Texas teen Diweni Jituboh

February 25, 2019

The Craig Willinger Fund (CWFund) proudly announce 16-year-old Diweni Jituboh of Wylie, Texas as its 14th honoree. Diweni will be honored with a behind the scenes experience courtesy of D.C. United.

Johanna Agueda selected as finalist in MLS Works Community MVP Contest

July 14, 2017

The Craig Willinger Fund (CWFund) is thrilled to announce board member Johanna Agueda is D.C. United’s finalist in the MLS Works Community MVP Contest. The MLS Works Community MVP campaign gives 22 finalists the opportunity to compete for a $25,000 prize donated to the charity of their choice. The Grand Prize selection will be announced during halftime of the MLS All-Star Game in Chicago, Illinois on Wednesday, August 2, 2017.

Craig Willinger Footgolf Classic comes home to Baltimore in June

April 27, 2017

The Craig Willinger Fund (CWFund) will be hosting the 3rd Annual Craig Willinger FootGolf Classic on Sunday, June 11, 2017. This is the event’s first year at the Craig Willinger Memorial FootGolf Course at Carroll Park.

Leicester City Football Club makes dreams come true for San Diego teen fighting leukemia

April 9, 2017

The Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) didn’t let relegation pressures or preparation for the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Finals prevent them from providing Travis Hackett, a 13-year-old fan fighting leukemia, with a VIP experience of a lifetime.

Craig Willinger Fund honors San Diego teen fighting leukemia with a dream trip to Leicester City

March 24, 2017

The Craig Willinger Fund (CWFund) proudly announces the selection of 13-year-old Travis Hackett of San Diego, California as its 13th honoree. Travis and his father will travel to see Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) face Sunderland at King Power Stadium in Leicester, England on April 4, 2017. LCFC is the current English Premier League champion and a UEFA Champions League quarter-finalist.

Craig Willinger Fund named official charity partner of A.C. Milan Junior Camps

March 1, 2017

The Craig Willinger Fund has been declared a charity partner of the A.C. Milan Junior Camps. This is not the first partnership between this venture, managed by the Italian Soccer Academy (ITSA) and Stepstone Enterprises (SSE), and the Craig Willinger Fund. These organizations have hosted past CWFund honorees on dream trips to San Siro Stadium in 2011 and 2016.

Craig Willinger Fund honors bone marrow transplant recipient with Boxing Day soccer trip to London

November 28, 2016

The Craig Willinger Fund (CWFund) proudly announces the selection of 16-year-old James Sebastian Prawdzik of Queens, New York as its 12th honoree. Sebastian and his mother will travel to see English Premier League giants, Arsenal Football Club, face West Bromwich Albion at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 26, 2016.

Baltimore’s first accredited FootGolf course to honor Craig Willinger Fund founder

September 22, 2016

Baltimore Municipal Golf Corporation will celebrate the grand opening of Baltimore City’s first accredited FootGolf course on September 30, 2016. The course, to be named the Craig Willinger Memorial FootGolf Course at Carroll Park, is a fitting tribute to the CWFund founder’s passion for his hometown and soccer.

U.S. Women’s National Team makes soccer dreams come true for Sanger, Texas youth fighting cancer

July 29, 2016

The U.S. Women’s National Team gave Kodi Tutt, a young fan living with cancer, two of the most special days in her life at a July 2016 USWNT soccer game.

Craig Willinger Fund honors Texas youth fighting cancer with dream trip to see the U.S. Women’s National Team

July 1, 2016

The Craig Willinger Fund announces 12-year-old Kodi Tutt as its 11th honoree. Kodi will travel to see the U.S. Women’s National Team in Kansas City on July 22, 2016.

2nd Annual Craig Willinger FootGolf Classic to be held Sunday, July 17, 2016

May 5, 2016

Join the Craig Willinger Fund (CWFund) for our 2nd annual footgolf tournament on Sunday, July 17, 2016. The Craig Willinger FootGolf Classic returns to Chesapeake Bay Golf Club in Rising Sun, Maryland, the first American FootGolf League (AFGL) accredited footgolf course in the state.

Craig Willinger Fund honors Iowa teen fighting cancer with once-in-a-lifetime trip to the UEFA Champions League Final

April 27, 2016

The Craig Willinger Fund proudly announces 17-year-old César Reveles of West Des Moines, Iowa as its 10th honoree. César and a guest will travel to the UEFA Champions League Final on May 28 in Milan, Italy.

Jamie Costello of ABC 2 News (VIDEO)

March 27, 2015

Baltimore based Craig Willinger Fund raises money with foot golf tournament

In Memoriam – Eudom Moncada

February 1, 2015

Editor’s post from United in the States on the death of Eudom Moncada.

US Men’s National Team surprises young cancer survivor with meet-and-greet in Natal, Brazil

June 30, 2014

17-year-old Hannah Smith of Murrysville, Pennsylvania thought her wildest soccer dreams came true when she was awarded a trip to Natal, Brazil to see the U.S. Men’s National Team face Ghana in the first round of Group Stage play. Thanks to a special invite from U.S. Soccer, Hannah was also surprised with an exclusive meet-and-greet with the team at the Serhs Natal Grand Hotel.

Don Marcus of the Baltimore Sun

June 24, 2014

Baltimore-based fund sending cancer survivor to World Cup – High school soccer player from Pittsburgh area will see U.S.-Ghana as part of Craig Willinger Fund

Grant Wahl of SI.com Planet Futbol (VIDEO)

June 19, 2014

One young cancer survivor’s World Cup trip, USA experience of a lifetime

Craig Willinger Fund honors Murrysville, Pennsylvania native with dream trip to 2014 FIFA World Cup

May 21, 2014

BALTIMORE, MD — The Craig Willinger Fund proudly announces the selection of 17-year-old Hannah Smith of Murrysville, Pennsylvania as its ninth honoree. Hannah and her mother will travel to Natal, Brazil to see the US Men's National Team face Ghana in the first round of play on June 16. In the early days of her [...]

Craig Willinger Fund honors El Paso, Texas native fighting cancer with dream trip to Old Trafford

May 2, 2014

The Craig Willinger fund proudly announces its 8th honoree. Eudom Moncada, 23, will travel to see Manchester United face Hull City at Old Trafford on May 6.

In Memoriam – Nolan Weber

December 13, 2013

Post from the Southeast Missourian.

Craig Willinger Fund honors Jackson, Missouri teen with trip of his dreams to London

September 6, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 9, 2013 BALTIMORE, MD – The Craig Willinger Fund proudly announces its 7th honoree and first trip to London. Nolan Weber, 18, of Jackson, Missouri will travel to the famed Stamford Bridge stadium to see Chelsea FC play Fulham on September 21. Nolan was diagnosed with a malignant glioblastoma – [...]

Young cancer survivor and Dundalk, Maryland native prepares for trip-of-a-lifetime to her soccer field of dreams in Madrid, Spain

August 28, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 28, 2013 BALTIMORE, MD – The Craig Willinger Fund proudly announces its second to trip to Madrid, Spain with 15-year-old cancer survivor Sandra Frangos. Sandra and her mother will travel to Spain on September 26th to see Real Madrid take on crosstown rival Atlético Madrid. Sandra spent her entire 7th [...]

Craig Willinger Fund selects young cancer survivor for a soccer trip-of-a-lifetime to Madrid, Spain

March 28, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 28, 2013 BALTIMORE, MD – The Craig Willinger Fund proudly announces Zachary Bach of Richmond, Virginia as honoree for Spring 2013. Zachary, a fan of Real Madrid, will travel next week to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain to see his favorite team play in both a Champions League and [...]

Slainté Irish Pub to commemorate passing of Craig Willinger Fund founder on February 15, 2013

January 21, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 21, 2013 The Craig Willinger Fund will mark the one-year anniversary of the passing of founder and Baltimore native, Craig Willinger, who succumbed to complications from a bone marrow transplant on February 15. 2012. Craig was 42 years old. Diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2007, Craig was inspired to […]

Remembering Craig Willinger

February 16, 2012

Editorial from the Russell Street Report.

Krystina Lucido of Examiner.com

December 1, 2010

Craig Willinger Fund Makes International Soccer Dreams Come True

ABC2 Morning News with Megan Pringle (VIDEO)

December 1, 2010

Craig Willinger Fund - Fulfilling Dreams Back to Press

Tyler Estep of Gwinnett Daily Post

November 2, 2010

The beautiful game: Soccer helps get teenage survivor through cancer

Grant Wahl of SI.com

August 12, 2010

Leo Messi makes difference with the help of Craig Willinger Fund

Keith Mills of Press Box Online

July 19, 2010

The ‘Naked’ Truth About The World’s Game

U.S. Soccer – The MNT Blog

June 9, 2010

Surprise Breakfast Companions

Ken Murray of the Baltimore Sun

June 6, 2010

Katy Hudson – former River Hill Goalie – comes full circle with soccer and cancer

Join the Craig Willinger Fund in a World Cup Send Off Celebration for cancer survivor and fund honoree Kathryn Hudson

May 16, 2010

WHAT: The Craig Willinger Fund invites you to join fund honoree Kathryn Hudson, her family and special guests, as we wish Kate a bon voyage. Kate and her father, Don, will travel to Rustenberg, South Africa to see the U.S. Men’s National Team face England in the first round of World Cup 2010. Through the […]

Craig Willinger Fund selects inaugural honoree for a trip of a lifetime to World Cup in South Africa

May 15, 2010

Baltimore, MD – The Craig Willinger Fund is thrilled to announce Kathryn Hudson of Clarksville, MD as its first honoree. Kate and her father will travel to World Cup in South Africa to see the U.S. Men’s National Team play England on June 12. Kate has dedicated 16 years of her life to playing soccer, […]

Local sports celebrities help launch the Craig Willinger Fund

November 12, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 12, 2009 Baltimore, MD – Today the Craig Willinger Fund announced its official Non-Profit “Kick Off” event. The Event will take place on Thursday, November 19th, at Della Rosa’s Canton Tavern on 1801 S. Clinton Street, from 7pm – 10pm. The event is $10 per person and includes light hors [...]

Local Sports Celebrities help Launch the Craig Willinger Fund

November 12, 2009

Baltimore, MD – Today the Craig Willinger Fund announced its official Non‐Profit “Kick Off” event. The Event will take place on Thursday, November 19th, at DellaRosa’s Canton Tavern on 1801 S. Clinton Street, from 7pm – 10pm. The event is $10 per person and includes light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Local Baltimore sports […]

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