If you’re a regular reader of A Wrestling Addicted Mommy you’ve heard me speak about an organization I’m involved in called Wrestlers Rescue.This organization was created by former ECW/WWE wrestler Dawn Marie in an effort to help create awareness and money to support the health care needs of retired Professional Wrestlers.
What most people don’t know about the wrestlers who entertain us week after week is that health insurance is hard to come by.
Most end their career with none at all, what most people don't know is that wrestlers are independent contractors who don’t have or receive the benefits of other professional entertainers and athletes.
Wrestlers Rescue is looking not only to create awareness of this need and to raise funds but they’re also hoping to put in place a financial advisory for the active wrestling community to call on for advice on how to plan for their future which includes retirement, pension, college funds, family needs etc. They’re also trying to set in place a Health care program that can be bought into at a group rate so that the community can afford care for themselves and their families.
Wrestlers Rescue is also planning a cruise called “Slam on the High Seas” on Carnival Cruise Lines this coming July 26 – 31, 2009 where you can interact with over 20 stars from the world of professional wrestling for five whole days!!! Activities include convention style meet and greet, Q & A session, mini dojo, dinner with the stars, and much more. The deadline to book your trip has been extended to January 10, 2010. To read more about the cruise you can see the press release here, or visit wrestlersrescue.org.
WIN IT!!
Wrestlers Rescue wants to get the word out more than ever to fans and the rest of the wrestling world, and have provided a great prize package for A Wrestling Addicted Mommy.
One lucky reader will win a package containing the following: 1 Wrestlers Rescue T-Shirt as well as three random wrestlers rescue autographed photos. The second place winner will win 1 Wrestlers Rescue T-Shirt.
To Enter: Visit Wrestlers Rescue and leave me a comment telling me something you learned about the organization, their events or who is involved within it.
EXTRA ENTRIES!!!
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Giveaway ends December 31, 2009 at 11:59pm ET and is open WORLDWIDE!!!
The winner will be chosen by using random.org. Winner will have 72 hours to respond to notification with shipping info - if no response, another winner will be chosen.
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