First, I want everyone to know that the family involved has no idea I am posting this and I really don't want this to sound like an attempt to get onto anyone, I assure you, I am not.

I have a concern though, we often talk about, "The Wrestling Family,” you will even find posts on here where I have used that phrase. I still believe that is what we are, a family. Truth be told, it has come to my attention that one family this holiday season really needs help. They are going through and experiencing a holiday that no parent should experience. Their 8 year old son has cancer and is in need of a miracle.

Most of you have read about the information regarding Tyler Graebner, if you haven't go take a look at that thread. Read the article and then put yourself in the position of this family. Again, this is a challenge to "The Wrestling Family", consider doing something of real value this Christmas season, consider helping this family out.

Here is the truth; I know because my own family experienced it this summer, no one has enough insurance to cover all of the costs associated with cancer. This family is no different. On top of that, the father has issues with his employer, he is out of vacation days and little is available to help. To date, there have been numerous requests to help with the expenses, yet, as of today, it is my understanding that the fund to help care for Tyler has less than $1,000 in it. Families don’t let each other go through that kind of difficulty.

I again, encourage tournaments to promote helping financially at tournaments to help support Tyler’s needs. This battle will be long, and difficult, again this is an 8 year old child, no different than our own children except for the grace of God. Send donations for the families medical expense to the Tyler Graebner fund in care of Peoples Bank and Trust at 1020 North Main in Hutchinson, 67501 This challenge goes out not only to individuals, and tournaments it also goes out to clubs and schools.

In closing, I really appreciate Eric Akin, I spoke to him about helping out with some things and plans are in the process in the Kansas City area and Wichita Kansas area for Tyler. I won't mention any names at this point because the details haven't been worked out yet, but I assure you, there are those that have excelled in the field of wrestling that know and understand the battle that Tyler is going through. I have yet had the honor of meeting Tyler, I hope I get that honor, but even more importantly I would hate to think that I could help make a little bit of a difference and didn't do it. The last thing I would want, or I believe any of us would want, is to render only lip service, when so much more is needed.

Link to the other thread for more information:
http://www.usawks.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=002566

Link to the newspaper http://www.hutchinsonscountrystation.com/skin/blurb.php?sectionId=129&contentId=48199