Ziad Kharbush"Please join us in celebrating the life of Zee and helping us raise as much money as we can for Juvenile Diabetes in his name," according to a message for the event on Facebook. "Ziad left a great mark on this world and everyone he knew. His smile will always be embedded in our minds and his laughter will forever carry in our hearts. Ziad was an amazing son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend to everyone and will be truly missed. We hope to bring everyone together to celebrate his life and bring awareness to the disease."
The event, which will be held at 34063 Gable Dr., Livonia will include a raffle with numerous donated prizes including a golf package, tickets to sporting events and gift certificates. The hosts for Saturday's gathering have asked for a $20 per person minimum contribution from attendees; tickets include dinner and drinks for the entire evening. Those interested in attending should contact Mary Ellen Clancy at 248-946-2728; or email meclancy61@att.net.
For those unable to attend in person, donations may be made to a memorial fund established in Ziad Kharbush's name, with proceeds going to the JDRF .
"He was one of the happiest and most positive people to be around," said Ziad Kharbush's sister, Maisa (Kharbush) Mooney. "He was diagnosed at age 15 with Type 1 diabetes and he was constantly pushing to better himself and spread awareness of juvenile diabetes/ Type 1 diabetes, and prove to the world that even despite having this disease, he could do great things."
Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Kharbush, 26, was a two-year starter in the Brown University wrestling program. He graduated from the Providence, Rhode Island-based school in 2013, then relocating to Dubai. Prior to attending Brown, Kharbush was a two-time state placer at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Livonia, finishing fourth his senior year at the 2008 MHSAA (Michigan High School Athletic Association) Division 1 wrestling finals in the 171-pound weight class while finishing with 46-4 overall record.
Funeral services for Kharbush were held on Saturday, May 29 at United Memorial Gardens in Plymouth, Michigan.
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