Relief sought for wrestling officials affected by Western fires

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Gary Abbott (USA Wrestling)
08/11/2000


Dear Friends and Fellow Officials, 

Members of our Wrestling Family are in need of our help. The Wild fires in northwestern U.S. have wiped out thousands of families this summer and now it is happening to one of our own. As I am writing this letter, Tom and Kelly Jolley are fighting with buckets and shovels to save their home.

As most of you know Tom is a builder by profession, as well as a wrestling coach and camp director. They were in the process of renovating a home which already has burned to the ground along with their tools. Unfortunately they have no insurance to cover this loss, so with out help they are out of business.

Your prayers, along with any small financial contribution you could spare would be greatly appreciated. Their address is P.O. Box 1015, Darby, MT 59829. (Phone: 406-821-4612) (e-mail: pootljol@aol.com)

God Bless, Steve Bernhardt

If anyone knows of others in similar straits they should use the e-mail to help them. Kathy and Blake Love along with 43 other USWOA officials live in Montana. If anyone needs assistance please contact the USWOA Administrative Office at uswoaoffice@home.com