In 2008, the Crawford County Foundation facilitated a capital campaign between a passionate community member, the Crawford County R-2 School District, and the people of Cuba who are made up of parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. of Cuba students. The vision for the project was born in Kathy Herman, who initiated the project to rebuild the Cuba track in memory of her brother, Jim Mullally. 

Kathy approached the Crawford County Foundation board and asked them to spearhead a Wildcat Field of Pride project due to their past, successful “track record” in building AALC and helping facilitate the Cuba War Memorial. After an initial investigation, it was determined that the project was desperately needed. The existing Cuba school track was in such a state of disrepair that the track teams could no longer host their own events or meets. 

Project construction took two years, and the track restoration was completed in 2010. Once it was finished, CCF was pleased to discover it not only served the school track program, and enhanced the football field, but it also contributed to the greater community. Today, many people of all ages in Cuba use the grounds to improve their overall health and wellness by walking and/or running on a surface that is more stable, safe, and comfortable, which means more are confidently taking better care of themselves. And isn’t investing in all generations a great way to spend your life (and your money)? At CCF, we sure think it is!