‘A huge burden off our shoulders’
Mission/Charlo wrestling coach Lyle Cronk helped run the Fight for Isaiah wrestling tourney in Mission last weekend. The event raised $15,000 toward Isaiah Allik's cancer treatment bills from entry fees, t-shirt and bracelet sales, food, and even donations from out-of-area teams who couldn't attend. (Courtesy of Michelle Sharbono)
2020 state wrestling champ Isaith Allik poses with William Sharbono and Isaiah's brother, Levi Dwelle. More than 350 youth, from near and far, participated in the wrestling tourney held last weekend to "Fight for Isaiah" as he battles a rare cancer in his leg. (Courtesy of Michelle Sharbono)
People were supporting a good cause and having a great time dancing to the hard-hitting sounds of Showdown at the Isaiah Allik fundraising picnic at Leon Hall on Sunday. (Carolyn Hidy/Lake County Leader)
Isaiah Allik, already a local celebrity for his undefeated wrestling season and state championship last year, signed shirts (here, for William Sharbono) at the benefit wrestling meet held last weekend to help cover his cancer treatment expenses. (Courtesy of Daisy Adams)
CHARLO — When Isaiah Alllik was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in his leg, the Charlo/Mission/Ronan community came together to support one of their own in a big way, and have a lot of fun along the way.
More than 350 youth and high school wrestlers competed Friday and Saturday in the Fight for Isaiah wrestling tournament held at St...
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