Wrestlingdesires
11-02-2018, 01:11 PM
Last month WWE star Roman Reigns made the unfortunate announcement that he has been diagnosed with leukemia. ?The Big Dog? announced he?d be taking a leave of absence from the company to focus on his health and relinquished his then-Universal Championship. The vacant title will be contested for at tomorrow morning?s WWE Crown Jewel special event between Braun Strowman and Brock Lesnar.
In the wake of the announcement, Maryland-based seafood restaurant, ?Jimmy?s Famous Seafood,? is raising money for leukemia research. The restaurant has always had a good relationship with professional wrestlers, as many wrestlers have praised the facility ? which features Bullet Club-themed merchandise.
Restaurant owner, John Minadakis, told Sports Illustrated the following:
?Finding out that Roman has leukemia was like a punch to the gut,? said Minadakis. ?He?s an incredible friend, so I was shocked when I heard.
?He helped me fight through my depression. When I blew out my knee, he would always check on me and tell me about the mental aspect of recovery. Now I believe that Roman will be the face of someone who can defeat cancer.?
Minadakis took action as soon as he heard the news of Reigns? announcement on Raw, raising money at Jimmy?s Seafood?s Bowling Classic event this past weekend, as well as raising the spirits of his friend.
?Roman is in for one hell of a fight, and he needs his soul to be at 100% to fight the disease,? said Minadakis, who proudly calls himself one of Reigns? friends. ?We?ve been in contact, and you can tell he appreciates the support and it helps him battle. He?s eager to defeat this and really make a difference.
?From now on, until he defeats it, we?re going to put all our muscle and community efforts behind leukemia research.?
The Bowling Classic event raised over $12,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, including $7,500 this past weekend, which was donated to the Mid-Atlantic chapter.
?Roman also surprised one of the kids from Baltimore with a trip to WrestleMania,? said Minadakis. ?That?s something he set up himself with WWE.?
Minadakis is having bracelets made to champion Reigns? fight, as well as an upcoming golf tournament with shirts that will have Reigns? ribbon on the sleeve.
?There are so many people behind him,? said Minadakis. ?I want to show the power of the community behind him, and I want him to see that. It means a lot to him, he needs it, and it?s our turn to step up and do something for him.?
In the wake of the announcement, Maryland-based seafood restaurant, ?Jimmy?s Famous Seafood,? is raising money for leukemia research. The restaurant has always had a good relationship with professional wrestlers, as many wrestlers have praised the facility ? which features Bullet Club-themed merchandise.
Restaurant owner, John Minadakis, told Sports Illustrated the following:
?Finding out that Roman has leukemia was like a punch to the gut,? said Minadakis. ?He?s an incredible friend, so I was shocked when I heard.
?He helped me fight through my depression. When I blew out my knee, he would always check on me and tell me about the mental aspect of recovery. Now I believe that Roman will be the face of someone who can defeat cancer.?
Minadakis took action as soon as he heard the news of Reigns? announcement on Raw, raising money at Jimmy?s Seafood?s Bowling Classic event this past weekend, as well as raising the spirits of his friend.
?Roman is in for one hell of a fight, and he needs his soul to be at 100% to fight the disease,? said Minadakis, who proudly calls himself one of Reigns? friends. ?We?ve been in contact, and you can tell he appreciates the support and it helps him battle. He?s eager to defeat this and really make a difference.
?From now on, until he defeats it, we?re going to put all our muscle and community efforts behind leukemia research.?
The Bowling Classic event raised over $12,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, including $7,500 this past weekend, which was donated to the Mid-Atlantic chapter.
?Roman also surprised one of the kids from Baltimore with a trip to WrestleMania,? said Minadakis. ?That?s something he set up himself with WWE.?
Minadakis is having bracelets made to champion Reigns? fight, as well as an upcoming golf tournament with shirts that will have Reigns? ribbon on the sleeve.
?There are so many people behind him,? said Minadakis. ?I want to show the power of the community behind him, and I want him to see that. It means a lot to him, he needs it, and it?s our turn to step up and do something for him.?