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In a remarkable display of compassion and unity, Carmel High School (CHS) Wrestling proudly unveils its Holiday Sheets-raiser.
The charitable initiative was born from the remarkable journey of Tamir Halevi, a courageous member of the wrestling team who battled and conquered Stage 4 cancer through countless rounds of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and a life-saving transplant. Inspired by Tamir’s resilience and determination, the wrestling team is rallying together to support Sheets From Home, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort and joy to children facing pediatric cancer.
Sheets From Home, renowned for its mission of transforming the hospital experiences of young cancer patients, provides them with brand-new, vibrant bed sheets to brighten their hospital rooms. These sheets symbolize warmth and a slice of home during their arduous journeys, offered to the children free of charge throughout their hospital stays.
The connection between the grueling wrestling matches on the mat and the indomitable spirit displayed by these young patients lies at the core of this initiative. CHS wrestlers intimately comprehend the significance of resilience and solidarity. The Sheets-raiser embodies these values by extending a helping hand to these brave young warriors. The objective is to gather new, fun, and colorful sheet sets (twin or crib-sized) to have a genuine impact and bring hope and comfort to children battling cancer.
“We are deeply honored to stand together as a community in the name of this heartwarming cause,” CHS Wrestling Head Coach Ed Pendoski said. “By supporting the Sheets-raiser, you’re not merely donating sheets; you’re providing hope, comfort, and radiant smiles to children in the midst of their cancer battle. Our mission is to collect 40 sets of sheets – sufficient to blanket an entire pediatric oncology unit. Let’s unite to make this Holiday Season truly extraordinary for those who need it the most.”
Donations of new, colorful sheet sets can be delivered to the Carmel High School Wrestling room from now until Dec. 22.
For additional information about Sheets From Home, please visit sheetsfromhome.org.