Keeping a friend’s memory alive is a powerful thing

Craig Woolfington Funds Support Cancer Research and Scholarships

A simple promise made to a friend has grown into a legacy that touches many people. At age 41, Craig Woolfington died suddenly and tragically of cancer. Craig left behind his loving wife, Trina and beautiful daughter Kate who was two years old at the time. It was Mark Lindsey who made a promise to Craig that he would be sure Craig’s daughter Kate would have a chance to attend college. Teaming up with another close friend, Tony Plothow, the pair set out to keep that promise. Andy Caine joined the efforts as well.

Craig will always be remembered as a caring, loving, good-humored person that touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Through the overwhelming support of family and friends, Mark, Tony and Andy were able to keep the promise and do so much more.

They organized a memorial golf outing in Plymouth, Craig’s hometown, which raised money to help provide for Kate’s education with enough money left over to establish the Craig Woolfington Cancer Research Fund at the Marshall County Community Foundation. Every year, a portion of the proceeds from the Craig Woolfington Memorial Golf Outing are added to the fund, and every year, the distributions from the fund go to cancer research at Craig’s alma mater, Purdue University.

Strong participation and support of this annual event was so successful that an additional fund at MCCF was started. The Craig Woolfington Memorial Scholarship Fund supports the education of a Plymouth High School graduating senior enrolled at Purdue University.

Craig’s enduring strength and courage, his love of life and people continues to bring the community together to honor him and his legacy will impact many more through cancer research and scholarships to local students.