Every year, the Victor Wrestling program proudly leads the fight against cancer through the Victor Ahonen Takedown Cancer Duals, an event that reflects the team’s long-standing commitment to service, remembrance, and community impact.
This year, that mission expanded in a powerful way. The wrestling team learned that Victor Hockey was hosting Pink the Rink, a special cancer awareness game held in honor of Sheryl, a beloved school co-worker who passed away last year after battling cancer. Sheryl was a wonderful woman who was deeply loved by her peers and the student body, and the hockey program wanted to ensure her legacy would continue in a meaningful and lasting way.
Victor Wrestling was proud to join the hockey team in their efforts. The Pink the Rink event featured a moving on-ice ceremony, with the opening portion of the game dedicated to honoring Sheryl’s life and impact. The arena was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and both teams took time to recognize individuals they were playing for, creating a powerful atmosphere of unity, reflection, and support.
Thanks to the combined efforts of both programs — along with generous donations from all involved, including visiting wrestling teams Brighton, Churchville, Hilton, Rush-Henrietta, and Webster Thomas — the event was a tremendous success. More than $5,000 was raised.
The funds will help establish a scholarship in Sheryl’s honor for Victor special education students, ensuring her compassion and dedication continue to make a difference for years to come. A portion of the proceeds will also benefit the Sands Cancer Center, extending the impact well beyond the Victor community.
Watch the Pink the Rink ceremony here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/HSJCQMiMU7o?si=gm4qtUwYxYTq4s-w
Through collaboration, remembrance, and a shared commitment to giving back, Victor Wrestling and Hockey showed how athletics can be a powerful platform for honoring lives, supporting others, and creating meaningful impact on and off the mat and the ice.
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