The Wrestling Takes Down Drugs program helped fulfill the dreams of several young wrestlers as it awarded seven scholarships to the Long Beach summer wrestling camp. In addition to the financial support given to the wrestlers, the wrestling camp took time out of its week-long curriculum to highlight the dangers that addictive drugs can inflict on people of all ages and their families.
“By highlighting the pitfalls of drug abuse through the Wrestling Takes Down Drugs program, the wrestling camp staff was able to convey a powerful, yet subtle message to avoid addictive drugs that was well received by all the wrestlers,” said Kevin Murphy, Director of the WTDD program. “Raising awareness of the dangers of addictive drugs before young athletes ever try them is one of the greatest antidotes to addiction,” he added.
The Wrestling Takes Down Drugs program was created by the Friends of Long Island Wrestling, Inc., a non-profit 501c3 organization that strives to promote the positive attributes of the sport of amateur wrestling.
