Individuals Paying It Forward
  Dear Pay It Forward-
I saw your film for the first time tonight on HBO and as a teacher was deeply moved by it. I teach ESL to adults as well as a unique Junior High School elective where professional wrestlers VOLUNTEER their time to talk to 7th and 8th graders. The wrestlers (former WWF stars as well as local talent) tell the students to stay school, avoid drugs, alchohol, steroids, backyard wrestling etc.

Note my attachments (below) for more info. I believe these men, some of whom have driven hours at their own expense are a unique example of Paying It Forward. Note that some of our students are Special Ed and one died last summer, so it means a lot to these children when these giants pay them a visit.
EVAN GINZBURG
DJ- WBAI-FM's LIGHT SHOW NYC (PACIFICA NETWORK)
EDITOR- WRESTLING- THEN & NOW
TEACHER- NYC BOARD OF ED IS 227

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Evan Ginzburg
DJ/Arts Producer: WBAI-FM's Light Show NYC
Editor- Wrestling- Then & Now
Teacher- Pro Wrestling Appreciation:
NYC Board Of Education

Address: PO Box 640471 Oakland Gardens Station
Flushing, NY 11364

Website: Wrestling- Then & Now (www.walkertown.com/wtnow)


I am currently teaching what I believe is the only class of its kind, a Pro Wrestling Appreciation elective for 7th and 8th graders. The group of 30 includes several Special Ed (including physically challenged) students.

We bring independent wrestlers into the class room to talk to the children about their favorite sport, to answer questions, sign autographs, and most importantly, to tell the children to stay in school and keep away from drugs. Thus far Nikolai Volkoff, world's greatest female bodybuilder and WWF star Nicole Bass, former Calgary Stampede headliner Tiger Khan (just back from tours of both England and Saudi Arabia), Eric Adamz (Johnny Rodz's school), Frankie Starz, Mambo King, Stockade Joe, Lowlife Louie Ramos, J Lover, Laithon, Amanda Violet, Knightstalker, Justin Cage, Alexis, The "Sure Thing" John Shane, Brimstone, Dickie Rodz, Havoc, Papa Don , Ozzie, promoter Angel Diablo and many others have generously donated their time and paid their own expenses to come to the class which is located in East Elmhurst, Queens.

Currently, we are looking for any other promotions and wrestlers who would like to appear. The class meets from 3:00-3:35 on Thursday and Friday afternoons.
We are also hoping to get any donations of wrestling merchandise or even financial support from generous promotions and corporations who would care to help us with expenses.
I hope to expand this program with the help of the wrestlers and the wrestling community. I attempt to reciprocate for the generosity of those who participate through radio, sheet and website publicity.

With all the negative publicity wrestling gets, this is a chance to give something back to the kids and the community and show wrestling in a positive light. I thank you in advance for your support.

 
   

 

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