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Each year the ALBION 12 Foundation recognizes athletes that stand out above all others. These athletes showcase attributes and character that exemplify the ALBION Way on and off the field. For the 2022/23 Season, the player that will receive this award and gain a scholarship is Julian Bustos, who represents the core values that Dante most admired in players and most often spoke about.

The Dante Longo Memorial Scholarship

After the passing away of Dante Longo, a change-maker on and off of the soccer field, we chose to honor a player in Dante’s name for a scholarship to play at ALBION. Dante lived life loudly and inspired everyone around him to do the same. Fighting his way back from a coma to return to the beautiful game, Dante was a dynamic mix of resilience, off-the-charts work ethic, and infectious enthusiasm.

Each year the ALBION 12 Foundation recognizes athletes that stand out above all others. These athletes showcase attributes and character that exemplify the ALBION Way on and off the field. For the 2022/23 Season, the player that will receive this award and gain a scholarship is Christopher Kim, who represents the core values that John most admired in players and most often spoke about.

The John Bunton Memorial Scholarship

After the passing away of John Bunton our former President we decided to honor a player each year in John’s name for a player scholarship to play ALBION. For those that knew John he was an inspiration of positive force towards excellence and success. John was an ambassador to ALBION and put forth many years to help push the club to new heights. In the spirit of John Bunton and on behalf of his children Jeremiah, Noah, Shoshanna, Nechama we honor and recognize a very special player within ALBION.

Each year the ALBION 12 Foundation recognizes athletes that stand out above all others. These athletes showcase attributes and character that exemplify the ALBION Way on and off the field. For the 2022/23 Season, the player that will receive this award and gain a scholarship is Kailey Carlen. Kailey represents the core values that Ken most admired in players and we are honored to recognize Kailey.

The Ken Whalen Memorial Scholarship

After the passing away of Ken Whalen, a father in the club of 3 children and very distinguished business man that was incredibly generous we decided to honor a player each year in Ken’s name for a scholarship to play at ALBION. For those that knew Ken he was an inspiration of greatness and an example for all in enjoying life while achieving incredible goals.

Las Patronas, a philanthropic organization committed to providing financial assistance enhancing the quality of life in our community, has generously given ALBION 12 Foundation a grant for ALBION SC to purchase much needed lighting for our fields. In this regard, the grant has been applied to purchase three light towers, which we will now no longer need to rent. The ALBION 12 Foundation looks forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership moving forward, as we work together to support the youth of San Diego. Please check out Las Patronas, and all they do, on their website https://laspatronas.org/
Consider contributing to their mission and look for their Jewel Ball Fundraiser on August 20, 2022.
THANK YOU LAS PATRONAS