The National Wrestling Alliance has announced that the promotion will hold a charity event.
NWA announced that NWA HP Cares For Cooper event will be held on July 8 at the Recreation Center of Highland Park in Highland Park, Illinois. The proceeds will go to Cooper Roberts and his brother Luke, the youngest victims of the 2022 Highland Park Shooting. Admission to the event is free, but fans who want to get VIP seats can reserve the tickets for a minimum donation of $75. More details and ticketing information are available here.
One year after the mass shooting in Highland Park, the NWA is holding a charity event to raise funds for the ongoing medical expenses of the youngest injured during this tragedy: Cooper Roberts and his brother Luke.
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Alongside the event, NWA will hold TV tapings on July 9 in Highland Park.
From NWA:
It’s been one year since the devastating mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park where seven people were killed and the youngest wounded was an8-year-old boy named Cooper Roberts, who was shot in the back. After a year of intensive rehabilitation and multiple surgeries, Highland Park resident and NWA President Billy Corganfelt compelled to bring the community together and host a family friendly charity event to helpfund Cooper Robert's ongoing medical needs.
“HP Cares for Cooper” is a free event for the community and marks the highly anticipated return of Corgan’s National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) to the Chicago area . Through sponsorship,donations and a raffle, the event will help raise the funds needed for Cooper’s ongoing care,medical equipment and to retrofit the family’s home. Funds raised will go directly to the family and will additionally benefit the care of his twin brother Luke, who was also injured during the mass shooting. (see below for ticket and reservation information)
By attending this charity show, fans will not only witness thrilling wrestling matches but also make a profound and positive difference in the lives of the Roberts family, while showing the resilience of the Highland Park community. The NWA is dedicated to giving back to communities and believes in the power of wrestling to unite people for a common cause.
"We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has shown extraordinary love and support as we fight for Cooper," said Keely Roberts, Cooper's mother. "It is the kindness and unwavering dedication of our community that has sustained us during these challenging months."
'HP Cares for Cooper” will feature an incredible lineup of wrestling stars including NWA World's World Women's Champion Kamille, the winners of the 2023 Crockett Cup Tournament Mike Knox and Trevor Murdoch, NWA National Heavyweight Champion EC3, the NWA United States Tag Team Champions 'the Country Gentlemen' A.J. Cazana and Anthony Andrews, NWA Women's Tag Team Champions 'M95' Madi and Missa Kate, NWA Women's Television Champion Kenzie Paige, Joe Alonzo, Thrillbilly Silas Mason, Natalia Markova, Robert Anthony,Jay Bradley, and many more.
There will be an additional opportunity to see the complete National Wrestling Alliance roster inaction on Sunday, July 9, for NWA Powerrr tapings at Studio One, located at 1799 Green Bay Rd, Highland Park. Two blocks of television tapings will allow fans to immerse themselves in the excitement of witnessing their favorite NWA stars in action. Doors open at 1 p.m. for the first block, with the show commencing at 2 p.m. For the second block, doors will open at 5 p.m., followed by the show at 6 p.m. Tickets for the tapings can be purchased at NWATix.com or at the door.
These tapings will provide fans with an opportunity to be part of the electrifying atmosphere of a live television production.
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