Inner City Wrestling Team in Need of Gear

Verified Non-Profit

Verified Non-Profit

The Description

With these funds we will be able to purchase wrestling shoes, headgear, and other team related items for Thomas Jefferson High School wrestlers that are without the funds to purchase their own equipment.  Our team currently consists of 36 wrestlers, many of whom are new to the sport of wrestling with the majority of them receiving free/reduced lunches.  This makes it difficult for the families to purchase the necessary equipment for athletics.  

District funds do not keep up with the demand for wrestling gear.  On a yearly average we receive enough funds for mat tape and mat cleaner.  Every 4th year we receive additional funds for new varsity singlets and warm up jackets (14 new) while the older gear gets handed down to the junior varsity.

Thomas Jefferson Wrestling has won the Denver Prep League title six out of the past eight years, and we have the goal of winning the league again this year.  We have qualified wrestlers to the Colorado State Wrestling Tournament in nine of the past ten seasons with seven of those wrestlers placing at the state tournament.  

Every donation will be used to help under privileged student athletes pursue their dreams in the sport of wrestling.

Thank You for Considering Thomas Jefferson Wrestling

Back Up Plan

If I do not meet my goal I will purchase the amount of shoes, headgear, and any other gear that we can afford to.

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Comments (8)

Mike Laurita January 4, 2016

I wanted to update everyone - All TJ Wrestlers now have headgear and shoes! Thank You for your investment in our team.
We have also purchased practice gear and sweats for the entire team.
Without your help, none of this would be possible.
THANK YOU!

Blanca December 1, 2015

Good luck this season!!

PledgeCents Team December 1, 2015

Congratulations from the PledgeCents Team on winning 1st place in our PledgeCents Style #GivingTuesday!

geff richards December 1, 2015

Thanks for all you did coach. Here is to a great season like I know you will have!

Angel Madera December 1, 2015

Go TJ and kick some ass this year! Take back the city and the league title!! And good luck to you this year Coach!

Anonymous November 28, 2015

your welcome Mr. Laurita

Mike Laurita November 28, 2015

Thank You!

Anonymous November 28, 2015

This is a donation in the name of Angel Parsons.

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About the Creator

Dean of Students and Head Wrestling Coach at Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver, Colorado.

Investments (16)

$50

Melissa Franklin

8 years ago

$31

Anonymous

8 years ago

$1,500

PledgeCents Team

8 years ago

$1,750

Anonymous

8 years ago

$103

geff richards

8 years ago

$10

Anonymous

8 years ago

$21

Angel Madera

8 years ago

$62

Anonymous

8 years ago

$30

8 years ago

$75

Anonymous

8 years ago

$25

Tina Smilkstein

8 years ago

$15

Samantha Jones

8 years ago

$38

Anonymous

8 years ago

$50

Justin Hakes

8 years ago

$103

Patrick Taylor

8 years ago

$100

Kayla Hathaway

8 years ago