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Pro Wrestling Showcase Supports Berkeley Boy With Cerebral Palsy
The SWF's "Fight for Val: Round 2," featuring Tony Atlas, takes place July 13.
BERKELEY, NJ — The fight to help Val Falzarano enters the ring again. SWF Live Pro Wrestling Entertainment is hosting a second "Fight for Val" in which a portion of the proceeds will support Falzarano's medical needs.
Falzarano, of Berkeley, has cerebral palsy. He's a special needs ambassador for Bayville Elks Lodge #2394. Falzarano and the Elks celebrated the endeavors to create his home's new handicap-accessible bedroom and bathroom in April. Read more: Berkeley Boy With Cerebral Palsy Celebrates New Bedroom
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SWF Wrestling's event takes place Saturday, July 13 at the Bayville Elks Lodge (247 Atlantic City Blvd.). Bell time takes place at 6:30 p.m.
The "Fight for Val" will feature over 20 stars, including WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas, also known as "Mr. USA." Atlas and Rocky Johnson became the first African-Americans to win the World Tag Team Championship in 1983, defeating the Wild Samoans.
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