West Liberty wrestling team"I immediately started thinking about ways our wrestling team could reach out in support of Holdyn and his family. When I told the guys about it the next day, they were all in to do anything they could to help Holdyn and lift his spirits."
Smith and the WLU wrestling team conducted a 40-minute "live-go" mat session in Holdyn's honor. After the session, they collected a broad assortment of West Liberty wrestling gear to send to the youngster along with a card signed by every member of the Hilltopper wrestling program.
In addition, the Hilltoppers have designated their Feb. 12 home match against Gannon (Pa.) as "Team Holdyn Night" at the ASRC.
Various fundraisers -- T-shirt sales, a 50-50 raffle and donations - are planned for the evening with all proceeds donated to the GoFundMe account set up in Holdyn's name to help the family with medical expenses, travel for treatment and other necessities.
Here's the link to Holdyn's GoFundMe page: Holdyn Keefer GoFundMe Page
"I'm really looking forward to taking the team down to meet Holdyn this spring," Smith said. "We just want to let him know that he's not fighting this battle alone. He's part of the West Liberty wrestling family now."
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