Faith • Opportunity • Leadership

Built on the mat.
Ready for life.

The foundation supports wrestlers with training, equipment, travel, and team activities. These opportunities help student-athletes build skill, confidence, and leadership on and off the mat.

  • Skills & character
  • Equipment & training
  • Tournament travel
  • Meals & lodging
  • Team experiences
  • Current fundraisers
  • Volunteer opportunities

Our purpose

Supporting wrestlers.
Building futures.

Our mission is to support student-athletes and wrestling programs by helping create opportunities to build skills, character, confidence, and leadership on and off the mat. We aim to prepare student-athletes for success in wrestling and, more importantly, for life beyond the sport.

Fundraising & community support

Fundraisers & support priorities

Take part in a current fundraiser or see how community support can help with equipment and training, tournament travel, meals, lodging, and team activities.

Concession fundraiser featuring popcorn, a soft drink, nachos, and a hot dog

Community fundraiser

Game-Day Concession Fundraiser

Support the Crusader Wrestling Foundation by lending a hand at an upcoming game-day concession. Sign up for a volunteer shift or bring a food item. Your time and generosity help create opportunities for wrestling student-athletes to build skills, confidence, and leadership.

Gates open at 11 a.m. Kickoff at noon
Vegas gold Crusaders wrestling shirt shown beneath the “Built on Tradition. Worn with Pride.” design

Gold Out shirt design

Gold Out fundraiser

Performance T-shirt

Show your support in a lightweight performance shirt made for the season, travel, and everyday wear.

Pre-order price · through Nov. 30$20
Event-day price$25

Pre-order by Nov. 30. The form lists cash and Venmo as payment options. The event date and pickup details are still being finalized.

Pre-order a shirt
A grilled steak, glazed ribs, and crab legs arranged on a serving board

Community fundraiser

Meat Raffle

Steaks, crab legs, ribs, and more. Every raffle dollar supports wrestling student-athletes through the foundation.

Per ticket$10
Prize packages10 winners

Drawing:

Tickets are sold directly by participating wrestlers. Contact a wrestler to purchase a $10 ticket.

Equipment & training

Equipment and training help wrestlers prepare, improve, and compete.

Travel & tournament support

Travel support helps cover transportation, meals, and overnight stays for tournaments.

Team experiences

Support athlete meals, youth wrestling activities, Senior Night, and the team banquet.

Leadership

Foundation leadership

Crusader Wrestling Foundation is an independent Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation. The officers below guide the foundation’s work.

Jon Hade

President

Edward Carter

Vice President

Aimee Miller

Treasurer

Yvonne Aguayo

Secretary

Tax status: The IRS recognized Crusader Wrestling Foundation as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity, effective September 22, 2026. Contributions are deductible as permitted by law.

Organization information

Contact Crusader Wrestling Foundation

Crusader Wrestling Foundation is an independent Pennsylvania nonprofit supporting wrestling student-athletes and programs.

IRS-recognized public charity

Recognized under Section 501(c)(3), effective September 22, 2026. Contributions are deductible as permitted by law.

Based in

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Volunteer

Volunteer with Crusader Wrestling Foundation

Families, alumni, and community members can help create more opportunities for student-athletes. Volunteer support is coordinated by the foundation for meals, fundraising, athlete recognition, and event logistics.

Food & hospitality

Help coordinate meals for training, travel, and team events.

Fundraising & community support

Assist with foundation fundraising and community outreach.

Athlete recognition & events

Help celebrate student-athlete milestones and support foundation gatherings.

Event & travel logistics

Help with event and travel arrangements for foundation-supported activities.

Volunteer opportunities are coordinated through the foundation and support its mission and Board-approved activities.

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