As part of their annual holiday fundraiser, the team donated about 250 hams to the nonprofit organization, , who will use the hams to feed Central Arkansans in need.

“We’ll be giving the hams out to our families in nine communities,” said Zack Grimes, a mobile team lead with Every Arkansan. “We believe everyone should have the opportunity to gather for a Christmas family meal. We’ll provide the families with these hams and boxes of Christmas vegetables. We are trying to provide for those who can’t provide for themselves, and we are grateful to do it. We are grateful for these guys and all the support from the wrestling team.”

“In addition to the 250 hams for Every Arkansan, another 25 hams were donated for teachers and 15 for first responders as well as New Life Church who bought 15 hams to provide for families in need at their church,” Head Wrestling Coach Neil Erisman said. “We ended up donating more than 300 hams for people in need this year.”

The student-athletes and their coaches were on hand for six hours Dec. 19 to deliver hams for those who ordered them as part of the sixth annual fundraiser, but the best part of the day for the wrestlers was loading the 250 donated hams into Every Arkansan’s van.

“This is a fun tradition for the wrestling team,” said Cody Wagner, a freshman business major from Harleysville, Penn. “We are giving back to the community while also fundraising. I think it’s a cool experience to be a part of.”

The ham sale serves as a dual fundraiser for the Little Rock Wrestling team and Every Arkansan. The wrestling team met this year’s goal of delivering at least 200 hams to those in need. Overall, the wrestling team sold about 640 hams during the fundraiser.

“I am a supporter of the university as a whole and am an old wrestler from Iowa,” said Mike McClellan, who donated seven hams for charity. “The university is an important part of Central Arkansas, and we want them to succeed in all facets. This is a great cause that these guys are supporting.”

Little Rock Wrestling will be back in action Dec. 22 battling against Penn State University, Missouri State, and Binghamton University at the Collegiate Wrestling Duals in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Last year, Little Rock wrestling and Every Arkansan teamed up to provide over 200 hams to families in the Little Rock area. The team needs your help to surpass that this holiday season.

“This is a great tradition and fantastic fundraiser that is a way to serve our community through our partnership with Every Arkansan, a great organization that helps so many people,” said head coach Neil Erisman. “It also helps our program with everything from team travel to team gear. We look forward to this time of the year.”

All proceeds will support both the Little Rock wrestling program and Every Arkansan. When purchasing, there is an option to directly donate a ham to Every Arkansan to give to local families. With 39% of people in Arkansas living below the poverty line, your support will directly provide holiday meals for the community.

Hams weigh from 8-10 pounds, feed up to 16 people, and have a price tag of $55.

Each ham comes custom-ordered and fully cooked, with the option of smoked, sugared, or a smoked and sugared combination. Smoked hams are done professionally using hand-cut wood, while sugared hams are seasoned with a blend of brown sugar and spices which results in delicious, light, sweet, and salty flavor.

All hams will be available for pickup on Dec. 19 from 12-6 p.m. at the Hatcher Wrestling Facility on the campus of ĚÇĐÄVlog´«Ă˝ Little Rock. Orders will be accepted through Dec. 15 and can be .

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