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January 1, 2005 (Whitewater, WI) A group of young professionals mobilize to help the victims of the 12-26-04 tsunami that hit Southeast Asia, pooling our individual talents, we are setting out to make a difference.
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| Our Journey |
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As the alarm goes off in the morning and you roll out of bed to meander to the shower, later to breakfast, and finally out the door to work; many of us think about our jobs, families, and hobbies. As we continue to drive, listening to the radio, we eventually look in the rear-view mirror and see the beautiful sun setting in the horizon late at the end of a hard day. Many of us smile. Billions of people are able to see that same sun, but many of those aren't able to drive to work, come home to their family, pursue their hobbies and interests... or even smile.
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| The Past...Setting The Way For The Future |
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We have done many things before...sport camps and clinics for children, nursing home visitations, cleaning up after the tornado that hit Pierce City, MO, and more...these things have left a craving in our heart to help. Anyone that helps someone in need knows that feeling, that deep down feeling of satisfaction and love that comes over you when a person looks you in the face and says thank you. Sometimes, there isn't a thank you, but there's always that look. The look that unites people of all circumstance. It is this look...followed many times ...by a smile.
To help out a fellow human being is a divine thing. It is something that God has allowed us to do to become closer with our brothers and sisters in this world. And, at wrestlingtheworld.org we can think of nothing better we would love to do than to help our brothers and sisters...we may not know you yet...but we hope to meet you soon!
To the rest of our family, if you can help us or want to help us help others, or if you are in need of help, please contact us and let us know. We will do everything we can do.
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Phill Klamm
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Phill is an Alternative Program teacher and Assistant Wrestling Coach in Edgerton. He lives with his wife Jodie and their foster sons in Whitewater.
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Connie McChain
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A kindergarten teacher in Edgerton; originally from the West Bend/Kewaskum, WI area. Connie has a heart for young children and people with disabilities. A friend of Wrestling the World from its inception.
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Blayne Roselle
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Blayne is A Business Analyst at Hewitt Associates in
Lincolnshire, IL and lives with his wife Amy in Whitewater.
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Joanne Franzene
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A high school teacher at MECAS in Milton, WI. Joined Wrestling the World for the first Kenya trip. Currently living in Milton, WI originally from Lake Geneva, WI. Joanne has a heart and a calling for helping others and international travel.
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Steve Werner
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Steve is Matt's dad and a great support to our group from the beginning. With his financial expertise Steve will advise us from the Community Board.
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Willie Myers
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A Retired Wrestling Coach, Instructor, Athletic Director, and continuing mentor from the
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. With his wealth of experience in administration and with the public Willie will advise us from the Community Board
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Geetha Samaranayake
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Geetha is a Math professor at UW-Whitewater and originally from Sri Lanka. An integral part of our Sri Lanka trips she will continue to advise our group from the Community Board.
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