The Goal 13 Huddle
Stories, milestones, and momentum from Goal 13.
Carolina Core Continues to Support Goal 13
We are incredibly grateful to Carolina Core for their generous donation to the Goal 13 Foundation. The check was presented to Holden’s mom, Annie B. Carter, and Holden’s HPU coach and Goal 13 Board Member, Josh Gillon on Saturday, June 13th during halftime of the Carolina Core FC versus Crown Legacy FC match.
Volunteer Spotlight: Skyler Curran
This June, Goal 13 is highlighting the people whose consistency and commitment quietly sustain the mission year-round. Through our "Summer of Impact" theme, we're recognizing the volunteers, planners, and supporters who continue to show up behind the scenes not for recognition, but because they believe in the purpose behind the work. One of those people is Skyler Curran.
Coach Dunn’s Corner: Empathy
Empathy is one of the most powerful and transformative traits we emphasize through Goal 13, yet it is often overlooked in competitive environments. At its core, empathy is the ability to understand and share in the experiences of others. For our student-athletes, this means recognizing that every teammate brings their own challenges, pressures, and stories into the locker room. When empathy is present, teams become more connected, communication improves, and trust deepens. It shifts the focus from individual success to collective support and growth.
Golf Tournament Registration Now Open
Early Bird Registration Is Open!
Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual Holden Trent Goal 13 Foundation Golf Tournament, taking place October 30, 2026 at Bryan Park in Greensboro. This special event is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, and we would love for golfers to take advantage of early registration while it is still available.
How Empathy Fuels Goal 13
I recently attended a Mama Loves Grief Retreat in California for mothers who have lost children. It was absolutely not the "vacation" I ever imagined I would need to take; however, in spending time with other mothers who understand the loss of a child, I found something incredibly meaningful. There is something very powerful about sitting with people who do not need you to explain your pain because they know it too. Through the heartfelt conversations I had with these amazing women, beautiful friendships blossomed and I experienced empathy in its truest form. These mothers provided a beautiful space for my grief and offered comfort in a way few people can, simply because they have walked a similar path. There is something very powerful about sitting with people who do not need you to explain your pain because they know it too.