June 30, 2026
Willett Cup Golf Invitational
at Charles River Country Club
2026 Impact
On June 30th, forty of New England’s top junior, collegiate, amateur, and professional golfers gathered not only to compete at a high level, but to connect, mentor, share experiences, and support the advancement of brain science.
Funds raised supported:
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$30,000 to the Discovery Center at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
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$10,000 Challenge Cup Scholarship honoring Rick, recognizing Michael McCormack
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$10,000 launch of RW Horizon Fund Community Scholarship to Andre Pace
Rick's Story
Rick left us too soon in July 2022. He still had peaks to ski, competitive golf to watch, coaching to do, and sunsets to chase. Many don’t know that 17 years earlier, Rick survived a ski accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This experience fueled his 'work hard... play hard' attitude. Rick believed in 'doing well to do good,' with a passion to live life to its fullest, and give back.
With deep gratitude for the extra time we had with him, we are determined to keep his spirit alive through the clear philanthropic vision he created. The Willett Cup will honor Rick’s passion for competitive golf and his commitment to advancing brain science and improving TBI treatment. We continue his legacy by supporting brain injury research and patient care.
Success in 2026:
Launch of the RW Horizon Fund Community Scholarship
The RW Horizon Fund Community Scholarship supports access to a college education for students pursuing undergraduate study who demonstrate a meaningful connection to our community—through academics, STEM interests, resilience, impact beyond self, or competence through commitment (athletics, music, skills, etc.). We are proud to name Andre Pace as our inaugural recipient of a $10,000 scholarship for school year '26/27, a first-generation college student, Charles River CC caddy, and aspiring robotics student selected for his alignment with the fund’s mission.
The Willett Cup Invitational golf tournament will take place on June 30, 2026 at Charles River Country Club. RW Horizon donates the proceeds from this tournament to brain research at the Discovery Center at MGH Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, a US Challenge Cup Golf scholarship, and the RW Horizon Fund Community Scholarship for school year ‘27/28.
Minds in Motion, Telluride Colorado
Mission: to provide an innovative blend of connection from immersive experiences, build confidence from competence, facilitate mentorship opportunities, and explore how the brain’s thoughts, movements, emotions, and behaviors play into human potential.
The Minds in Motion for Women Who Rip is a program bringing female collegiate skiers together for an immersive experience that blends mountain challenges with performance psychology. Athletes shred side by side with professional skiers and dive into emerging brain science workshops led by Dr Haley Perlus, PhD sports psychologist, gaining tools to elevate performance, lead with confidence, and thrive on and off the slopes, all within a supportive, high-performing community.
Willett Cup Invitational Golf Event
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