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    The University of the Cumberlands women lend a helping hand

    The University of the Cumberlands (formerly Cumberland College) has one of the largest and most successful women's wrestling programs in North America. The Patriot ladies come to UC from all corners of the United States. Coach Kip Flanik (Cleveland, OH) has been very successful in finding and recruiting the nation's top wrestlers. Although there are close to fifty wrestlers from eighteen different states on the team, Coach Flanik could not ask for a closer group of student-athletes.

    Horrified by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, junior Aquilla Hills (Charlotte, NC) and Coach Flanik joined together to form a relief effort for the hurricane's victims. After careful planning, Coach Flanik called a meeting to inform the team of their goals. The team supported the idea and was ecstatic to help.

    Hills, along with several teammates, planned clothing drives in each of the dorms on campus. They also set aside an entire Saturday to accept donations outside of the local Wal-Mart and raise funds through a carwash. Without the team, Hills feels that the project would not have been successful. "I am very thankful that I have the opportunity to be part of such a loving team. The girls are always willing to help no matter what the situation may be," stated Hills. The ladies raised over $750 to help aid Katrina victims.
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