Infolady Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Recently, the ISWA received an email (see below) from Riley McClurg requesting support from the wrestling community in his effort to raise money for medical expenses for Joe Kieffer to assist in his fight against Leukemia. Riley's request was forwarded to clubs throughout the state and to date, Huntington, Crown Point and Centerville have joined him in his efforts. I would ask other clubs and teams throughout Indiana to please contact Riley and show your support for the Kieffer family. To whom it may concern: My name is Riley McClurg, and I am the originator of the "GO JOE!" bracelets. Joe Kieffer used to be my cross-town school rival, and now I'm proud to say not only is he my dear friend, but he is my hero and someone I look up to. The Kieffer brothers have been the best friends a teenage boy could have. They've always been there for me. I will never forget receiving the phone call from Justin Kieffer on July 15th, giving to me what seemed to be the worst news I have ever received. Joe had been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. It was like a bad dream, I could not believe it. Just two weeks earlier I had seen Joe at Disney Duals doing what he loved most, wrestling. Because of this life-threatening disease, Joe will have to sit out his senior wrestling season to beat down this opponent called cancer. Joe has taught me monumental life lessons. Whenever I think I have it tough, I think of my brother, Joe, who is in the toughest wrestling match of his life. My dream is to have every wrestler in the state of Indiana wearing a "GO JOE!" bracelet. To me, wrestling is a brotherhood. I want to prove this to everyone by having us all come together for our fellow brother, Joe Kieffer. All of the proceeds go to the Joe Kieffer fund and the Kieffer family. I appreciate your time, and I hope you will team up with me to capture this dream! The bracelets are $2/each. Please email your order to mcclurgfamily@msn.com or to riley.mcclurg@gmail.com and specify how many bracelets you would like to order. Let?s lift up Joe Kieffer and his family by showing them how much love and support they have from their Indiana wrestling family! God Bless, Riley McClurg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WC182Dad Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Great job Riley I will make sure us at Warren Wrestling does what we can to support Joe and the rest of the Kieffer family. You are a Great young man for doing this for your friend. I will email you Thanks for all you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightinstructor Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 You are the definition of "friend" Riley. http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=Vk1mxUKiTN8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown 138 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Buy the new IndianaMat 2011 Preview Magazine to help the cause! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WC182Dad Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Im waiting to buy like 3 of them, come on already:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley McClurg Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I would like to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for purchasing GO JOE! bracelets and supporting Joe and the Kieffer Family. I am still selling the wristbands and we have plenty in stock. I want to give a special shout out to these wrestling clubs across the state that are helping Joe beat down this opponent called cancer: Penn High School Perry Meridian High School Centerville High School Lawrence North High School Bremen High School Roncalli High School Crown Point High School Huntington North High School Beech Grove High School I would also like to thank all of the wrestling fans that have purchased GO JOE! bracelets at either the Capital City Classic or at the Franklin Invitational this past weekend. I am still taking orders and you can place your orders at riley.mcclurg@gmail.com. Please keep Joe and the Kieffer family in your thoughts and prayers while Joe continues to battle cancer. Every bracelet is a reminder to Joe that the Indiana wrestling community has his back. God Bless, Riley McClurg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinl Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Our club was closed down four years ago. But I have a former wrestler son that fought his way through cancer too. Where can those of us that love Wrestling and respect life, especially of others in the wrestling community, go to help out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanDog Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Permission has been given by the Connersville Athletic Director, Pam Noble, for the "GO JOE" bracelets to be sold during the Spartan Classic in Connersville, Indiana the 28th and 29th of December. We have been trying to reach Riley McClurg to see if he still has bracelets available to be sold, and whether he would be able to attend the classic to do so. We thought it would be a good opportunity to raise money for Joe since Roncalli participates in this tournament. If this is a go, please let me know as soon as possible. We will make sure a table is available, and an announcement will be read to help boost sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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