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By Joyce M. Johnson
Special to the Beacon Journal
POSTED: 08:50 p.m. EDT, May 31, 2009
Planners of the first Akron Wrestling Club (AWC) Dinner and Casino Night are hoping the event will become a yearly tradition.
The nonprofit group held its gala Friday evening at the Tangier in Akron. The club was created to help young athletes throughout the state.
''This will help send about 30 wrestlers to Disney World this month,'' said AWC Director Donita Mehling, whose athletes will compete in a tournament in Orlando.
Her husband, Mike Mehling, set up auction items, including a LeBron James St. Vincent-St. Mary jersey and shoes.
Jared Opfer said, ''To me, it's about dedicating time to youth athletics.''
Coordinator Anthony Gary said, ''This club started less than two months ago and we already have at least 70 kids that we are working with.''
Guests had a chance to bid on numerous items, including Olympic athletic memorabilia and remodeling services.
In addition to the silent auction, slot machines and cards, guests had a chance to win a $1,000 prize in the casino raffle.
''Wrestling keeps kids out of trouble,'' said Kenny Zabel, who, along with Chuck Greathouse, donated their DJ service Twilight Zone to the cause. Les Drinkwater of Highrollers donated many of the casino tables.
Supporters attending were Mark Moos, Melissa Parker, Mike Hurley, David L. Rodgers, Lauren Masincupp, Amanda and Donald Gar, and Jack Weisnesell.
John Goch of Medina, father of 10-year old Dylan and 3-year old Ayden, said, ''I have two young boys and they are coming up in the sports programs and I believe in what this group is doing.''
Planners of the first Akron Wrestling Club (AWC) Dinner and Casino Night are hoping the event will become a yearly tradition.
The nonprofit group held its gala Friday evening at the Tangier in Akron. The club was created to help young athletes throughout the state.
''This will help send about 30 wrestlers to Disney World this month,'' said AWC Director Donita Mehling, whose athletes will compete in a tournament in Orlando.
Her husband, Mike Mehling, set up auction items, including a LeBron James St. Vincent-St. Mary jersey and shoes.
Jared Opfer said, ''To me, it's about dedicating time to youth athletics.''
Coordinator Anthony Gary said, ''This club started less than two months ago and we already have at least 70 kids that we are working with.''
Guests had a chance to bid on numerous items, including Olympic athletic memorabilia and remodeling services.
In addition to the silent auction, slot machines and cards, guests had a chance to win a $1,000 prize in the casino raffle.
''Wrestling keeps kids out of trouble,'' said Kenny Zabel, who, along with Chuck Greathouse, donated their DJ service Twilight Zone to the cause. Les Drinkwater of Highrollers donated many of the casino tables.
Supporters attending were Mark Moos, Melissa Parker, Mike Hurley, David L. Rodgers, Lauren Masincupp, Amanda and Donald Gar, and Jack Weisnesell.
John Goch of Medina, father of 10-year old Dylan and 3-year old Ayden, said, ''I have two young boys and they are coming up in the sports programs and I believe in what this group is doing.''
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