Congratulations to Kathryn Hudson, who with her father, will travel to South Africa to see the U.S. Men's National Team play in the World Cup.

Kate, of Clarksville, Md., is an honoree of the the Craig Willinger Fund, which was formed in 2009. The fund seeks to improve the lives of children and young adults stricken with cancer by providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience world-class soccer — both domestically and abroad.

There's a send-off event tonight in Baltimore for Kate and her father. The details are below. Try and come. Have a great trip, Kate.

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

WHAT:  The Craig Willinger Fund invites you to join fund honoree Kathryn Hudson, her family and special guests, as we wish Kate 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 efforts of the fund’s many supporters, especially Anchor Technical Services; Crystal Palace Baltimore; the Baltimore Blast; FIFA; Whiteford, Taylor & Preston; and the doctors and staff of Sinai Hospital’s Alvin and Lois Lapidus Cancer Center, the Craig Willinger Fund was able to bestow this trip of a lifetime to the most celebrated and anticipated event in international soccer.

WHO:  All supporters, well-wishers and media are welcome to join the fund in sending off Kathryn and her dad.

WHERE & WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m., Wednesday, May 19, at Della Rose’s Tavern, 1301 S. Clinton St., Baltimore. The tavern is located at the base of the 1st Mariner Building on the Canton waterfront.

For a $10 donation to the Craig Willinger Fund, enjoy a loaded buffet, including an oyster bar and special drink prices.  Buy a World Cup Crush and $1 goes to the Craig Willinger Fund.

A special presentation will be made at 8 p.m.

For more information or for special media access, contact Emily Agueda at 443/739-6875.

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