On the surface, the rough and tumble world of professional wrestling may not seem like a natural fit for children91裸聊视频檚 charities.
But for the last four years, has become synonymous with the betterment of youth91裸聊视频檚 lives in Kelowna and across the province.
On Friday night, several local kids91裸聊视频� charities will benefit from Invasion91裸聊视频檚 Break it Down wrestling show at Rutland Centennial Hall.
The eight-match card will feature the likes of former WWE legend Billy Gunn, along with other stars such as Loose Cannon Kenny Lush, Mad Dog and Mike Shreddz Schramek.
Sugar, a promoter and wrestler who has been involved in past Invasion events, is thrilled to be part of what he considers a great cause.
91裸聊视频淭he charities is the big thing, I91裸聊视频檝e been a wrestler for 15 years and the magnitude of what Invasion does, they have the connections, they have the wherewithal to get this done, to bring in money for these community-minded charities that need the help,91裸聊视频� said Sugar.
91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 always good to give back, it91裸聊视频檚 a good feeling to not just go out and wrestle and entertain, but to go out and actually do something good with our efforts.91裸聊视频�
The brainchild of Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 Mike Chisholm and Mike Rizzo, the event has raised more than $100,000 for charity since its inaugural show in October 2013.
This year, Invasion split $10,000 among four local charities91裸聊视频擬amas 4 Mamas, Okanagan Boys &Girls Club, the YMCA Strong Kid91裸聊视频檚 Program and NONA (North Okanagan Neurological Association.)
91裸聊视频淚 can91裸聊视频檛 think of another organization that is so unorthodox in how they raise money, in a really good way,91裸聊视频� said Candice Chisholm, CEO of Mamas 4 Mamas.
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As for the venue, Mike Chisholm said recent improvements to Rutland Centennial Hall should push the show to a whole new level this Friday.
Chisholm also gave credit to the Rutland Park Society for showing its continued support of the event.
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For Marty Sugar91裸聊视频檚 part, the veteran wrestler expects the environment and vibe on Friday night to be second to none.
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Tickets are $15 each, $50 for four, or $40 for VIP and are available at , or in person at Lake City Casino, Packing House Pub, Steve Nash Fitness, Player91裸聊视频檚 Choice Sportscards and Collectibles and Lorenzo91裸聊视频檚 Barber Shop.
Friday91裸聊视频檚 show at Rutland Centennial Hall begins at 7:30.
