The Kilburg Family Courage Award was created by the Loyola Women’s Soccer program in honor of the Kilburg family and in recognition of the team’s continued support of the Jim Kilburg Memorial Foundation.
The award is presented annually to a Loyola Women’s Soccer player who demonstrates courage, commitment, and dedication both on and off the field.
We are proud to recognize Alaina Abel as the first recipient of this award. Alaina has brought tremendous awareness to alopecia and supported children facing similar challenges. Her advocacy, strength, and dedication make her a true role model for her teammates and community.
We are grateful to the Loyola Women’s Soccer program for creating this award and for their continued support of the Kilburg family and the foundation.
In 2023, Emily Pape hosted a basketball camp in honor of her longtime mentor and coach, Jim Kilburg. Held at Redeemer Church, where Jim hosted many of his basketball clinics, the camp celebrated his lasting impact on young athletes.
The camp also helped carry Jim’s legacy forward by bringing a new generation of role models, like Emily, into the lives of younger athletes—continuing his tradition of mentorship, leadership, and love for the game.
A special Sip & Shop fundraiser for the ladies was held at Erica’s Jewelry to honor Jim’s legacy and raise funds for the Jim Kilburg Memorial Scholarship. Guests enjoyed an evening of shopping, sipping, and coming together to support a meaningful cause in Jim’s memory.
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After Jim’s passing, the 2021 and 2022 Loyola Women’s Soccer teams proudly supported Team Kilburg by wearing warm-up shirts and raising money in honor of Jim Kilburg and the Kilburg family.
An adult 3-on-3 basketball tournament bringing together former players who were once coached and mentored by Jim Kilburg. Now grown up, these athletes returned to the court to honor Jim’s legacy, reconnect with one another, and celebrate the impact he had on their lives through basketball.
The tournament was a meaningful opportunity for Jim’s former players to carry forward the lessons, relationships, and love for the game that he instilled in them.
In 2026, the Jim Kilburg Foundation hosted its first-ever Summer Sweat Social, a community workout event held at Prospect Park and led by Mari Cervantes, an exclusive instructor at FFC.
The event brought the community together for an energizing workout while supporting the foundation and its mission. The Summer Sweat Social celebrated movement, connection, and the power of coming together for a meaningful cause, while continuing to honor Jim’s legacy of bringing people together and making a positive impact on others.
