Jim Vollrath compiled a career record of 72-24 at Penn State (Photo/Bill Ennis)A GoFundMe.com webpage has been established for recent Penn State wrestler James Vollrath who is battling cancer.
"Jim Vollrath was recently diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma cancer," according to his fundraising page. "We are raising money to help with his chemotherapy treatments and all other medical expenses. Any donations will be extremely helpful! Thank you to everyone who is supporting Jim's battle."
In the week since the page was established by Taryn Marino, approximately $7,700 of the $20,000 goal had been raised as of Thursday evening.
Ewing's sarcoma is a primary bone cancer, meaning that it originates within bone cells, according to WebMD.com .
A native of Richboro, Pa., Vollrath wrestled at 157 pounds for the Nittany Lions from 2009-2014, crafting an overall record of 72-24. Among his PSU highlights: winning ESU Open title in 2010, and defeating eventual three-time NCAA champ Alex Dieringer of Oklahoma State and eventually placing second at the prestigious 2013 Southern Scuffle. Prior to coming to Penn State, Vollrath wrestled at Council Rock South High School at 145, where he compiled a 132-45 mark, and was a PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association) state championships place winner.
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