Wrestling Olympic Gold Medalist teams up with Make-A-Wish® North Texas for Mixed Martial Arts Debut in Dallas
Oct 7, 2013 Comments
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Henry
Cejudo, at the age of 21, achieved his dream and made history
by becoming the youngest American gold medalist in the history of
U.S. wrestling. Henry’s inspiring journey from childhood adversity
to the 2008 Beijing Olympics shows what the human spirit is capable
of when passion and perseverance are at the soul’s foundation.
Currently engaged in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts, Henry has recently signed a multi-fight contract with Legacy Fighting Championship, a Houston based promoter, and will be appearing in the Legacy Fighting Championship 24 at the Allen Event Center on Friday, October 11, 2013 which will be televised live on AXS TV (owned by Mark Cuban, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Ryan Seacrest Media and CBS). Henry is 4-0 in competition and is currently listed as the number one prospect in the world.
As part of Henry’s decision to engage in the sport of MMA, he has
decided to donate a portion of his fight proceeds to Make-A-Wish
North Texas to help grant the wishes of children battling
life-threatening illnesses in North Texas and will utilize the
mantra “Fighting For A Better World” as he continues to use MMA as
a platform to bring awareness to underprivileged youth. Henry will
continue his support of Make-A-Wish® by making further donations to
Make-A-Wish in each city he competes with Legacy Fighting
Championship.
Cejudo commented, “It is a pleasure and honor to support an organization such as Make-A-Wish. Many of the children grow up in disadvantaged homes and have the added burden of having to deal with a life-threating medical condition.” Cejudo continued, “I believe it is incumbent for everyone to support those in need. That is a reason I am Fighting For A Better World, and making a Commitment to Community with my support of Make-A Wish North Texas.”
Henry will be available for one-on-one interviews with the media between 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the Make-A-Wish North Texas office located at 6655 Deseo in Irving, TX. Media is encouraged to attend to learn more about Henry’s efforts to help North Texas children and hear his inspirational story. To secure your one-on-one interview, please contact Megan Reed at 214-496-5011 or mszydloski@ntxwish.org.
For media request for Henry Cejudo, please contact William McFarlane at Novuss Media at 925-998-2580 or w.mcfarlane@novussmedia.com.
NEWS RELEASE About Henry Cejudo Henry Cejudo is a freestyle wrestler who won a gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. At 21-years-old, Henry became the youngest American ever to have won an Olympic gold medal in wrestling. Henry was born in Los Angeles and currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Since winning Olympic gold, Henry has authored two books, including his autobiography American Victory, been to the White House on three separate occasions, and regularly appears on such shows as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, ESPN Sports Center, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, etc. He has also been featured in such publications as Sports Illustrated, USA Today, ESPN Magazine, Latino Perspectives, etc. Henry continues to be active with USOC programs, as well as involvement in youth mentoring programs and helping underprivileged and disadvantaged kids. Learn more at www.henrycejudo.com. You can also follow Henry on Facebook at www.facebook.com/henrycejudo or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HenryCejudo
About Make-A-Wish North Texas Make-A-Wish North Texas grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Since our inception in 1982, more than 7,500 wishes have been granted throughout the 161 counties we serve. Our goal is to be a unique part of the treatment process. With doctors providing the medicine, and Make-A-Wish supplying the magic, we strive to create miracles in the lives of some very extraordinary children. For more information on Make-A-Wish North Texas, please visit www.ntx.wish.org.
Currently engaged in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts, Henry has recently signed a multi-fight contract with Legacy Fighting Championship, a Houston based promoter, and will be appearing in the Legacy Fighting Championship 24 at the Allen Event Center on Friday, October 11, 2013 which will be televised live on AXS TV (owned by Mark Cuban, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Ryan Seacrest Media and CBS). Henry is 4-0 in competition and is currently listed as the number one prospect in the world.
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Cejudo commented, “It is a pleasure and honor to support an organization such as Make-A-Wish. Many of the children grow up in disadvantaged homes and have the added burden of having to deal with a life-threating medical condition.” Cejudo continued, “I believe it is incumbent for everyone to support those in need. That is a reason I am Fighting For A Better World, and making a Commitment to Community with my support of Make-A Wish North Texas.”
Henry will be available for one-on-one interviews with the media between 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the Make-A-Wish North Texas office located at 6655 Deseo in Irving, TX. Media is encouraged to attend to learn more about Henry’s efforts to help North Texas children and hear his inspirational story. To secure your one-on-one interview, please contact Megan Reed at 214-496-5011 or mszydloski@ntxwish.org.
For media request for Henry Cejudo, please contact William McFarlane at Novuss Media at 925-998-2580 or w.mcfarlane@novussmedia.com.
NEWS RELEASE About Henry Cejudo Henry Cejudo is a freestyle wrestler who won a gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. At 21-years-old, Henry became the youngest American ever to have won an Olympic gold medal in wrestling. Henry was born in Los Angeles and currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Since winning Olympic gold, Henry has authored two books, including his autobiography American Victory, been to the White House on three separate occasions, and regularly appears on such shows as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, ESPN Sports Center, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, etc. He has also been featured in such publications as Sports Illustrated, USA Today, ESPN Magazine, Latino Perspectives, etc. Henry continues to be active with USOC programs, as well as involvement in youth mentoring programs and helping underprivileged and disadvantaged kids. Learn more at www.henrycejudo.com. You can also follow Henry on Facebook at www.facebook.com/henrycejudo or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HenryCejudo
About Make-A-Wish North Texas Make-A-Wish North Texas grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Since our inception in 1982, more than 7,500 wishes have been granted throughout the 161 counties we serve. Our goal is to be a unique part of the treatment process. With doctors providing the medicine, and Make-A-Wish supplying the magic, we strive to create miracles in the lives of some very extraordinary children. For more information on Make-A-Wish North Texas, please visit www.ntx.wish.org.
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