Auction and show benefit wrestlers<\/p>\n
By Victoria A.F. Camron
\nThe Daily Times-Call<\/p>\n
BERTHOUD ” Karen Fate was concerned that the community might be exhausted from supporting Tyler Carron and Nikko Landeros.<\/p>\n
After all, since the two 17-year-old Berthoud High School wrestlers were struck by a car on Jan. 15 ” resulting in each losing both legs ” the fundraisers have been nearly non-stop.<\/p>\n
Carron was released from Denver Health Medical Center on Wednesday, and Landeros is expected to be released soon.<\/p>\n
But Fate has been pleasantly surprised as she prepares for Sunday’s silent auction and comedy show at Thompson Valley High School.<\/p>\n
“I keep getting more and more calls,”\u009d she said.<\/p>\n
Sam Adams, a regular at Denver’s Comedy Works, and David Bublitz, who won a “Funniest Person in Colorado”\u009d contest and tours nationally, are the featured acts.<\/p>\n
Doors open for the silent auction at 4 p.m. Sunday, and the show is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. at the school, 1669 Eagle Drive, Loveland. If the first show sells out, organizers and performers will put on a second show, Fate said.<\/p>\n
“They’re prepared to do as many as we need,”\u009d she said.<\/p>\n
Dozens of items have been donated for the silent auction, including:<\/p>\n
Two University of Colorado football packages for four people to attend a game against Kansas University on Oct. 20 or Florida State University on Sept. 15. Each package includes a helmet signed by coach Dan Hawkins, a pre-game visit to the football field and CU Buffs clothing.<\/p>\n
Packages for CU men’s and women’s basketball games during the 2008 season, with the games to be determined.<\/p>\n
A Wheaties box signed by Cael Sanderson, the only wrestler to be featured on the cereal box. Sanderson gave signed boxes to Carron and Landeros as well.<\/p>\n
Concessions and “Berthoud Cares”\u009d T-shirts featuring the boys’ photos also will be sold.<\/p>\n
In Longmont, two businesses also are raising money for Carron and Landeros.<\/p>\n
Ragazzi Italian Grill will host a dinner from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the restaurant, 1135 Francis St. For $20, the restaurant will offer lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, pesto pasta, fettuccini alfredo and ravioli, as well as beverages.<\/p>\n
At Grandpa’s Pawn & Gun Shop, 312 Main St., all profits from jewelry sales through Valentine’s Day will be donated to the boys.<\/p>\n
Rod Brandenburg, the store’s owner, said his goal is to raise $10,000.<\/p>\n
“If we sell some of our high-end jewelry here, we can do it,”\u009d he said.<\/p>\n
“We want to contribute. If it’s a good cause like that, I think we’re called upon to do that,”\u009d said Brandenburg, who lives about a mile from the crash site.<\/p>\n
Fate said she believes Berthoud’s history of teenagers dying tragically, especially in car crashes, is one reason for the community’s response. More than $250,000 has been raised so far.<\/p>\n
“We’re just glad they survived,”\u009d Fate said. “How many teens were lost? We couldn’t do anything for them.”\u009d<\/p>\n
You can still help<\/p>\n
Cards and letters can be sent to:<\/p>\n
Berthoud Wrestlers
\nc\/o Brad Pickert Jr.
\n19510 Weld County Road 5
\nBerthoud, CO 80513<\/p>\n
Updates on the boys’ conditions and more information on ways to help is available at www.berthoudcares.com.<\/p>\n
“\u00a2”\u00a2”\u00a2<\/p>\n
What: The Tyler Carron\/Nikko Landeros Charitable Fund<\/p>\n
Where: Bank of the West, any location, or mail to 1610 Hover St., Longmont 80501.<\/p>\n
“\u00a2”\u00a2”\u00a2<\/p>\n
What: Berthoud Wrestling Club Medical Fund<\/p>\n
Where: Centennial Bank of the West, any location, or mail to 807 Mountain Ave., Berthoud, 80513. Donations also can be made via PayPal at www.berthoudcares.com\/donate.php.<\/p>\n
“\u00a2”\u00a2”\u00a2<\/p>\n
What: Comedy show and silent auction<\/p>\n
When: Silent auction starts at 4 p.m.; comedy show is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday<\/p>\n
Where: Thompson Valley High School, 1669 Eagle Drive, Loveland<\/p>\n
Cost: $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Tickets are available at Hays Market, 919 Mountain Ave., Berthoud, and 201 Johnstown Center Drive, Johnstown.<\/p>\n
Information: For more information or to donate to the silent auction, e-mail Karen Fate at karenfate@msn.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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