Students are rallying to bring the community together to support Northwood Football player Wesley Hughes and his family as he battles cancer.
Leading the effort is Timby Catholics, a Northwood registered student organization that is organizing the “Wolves for Wes” initiative.
“We’re inviting students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and community members to come to Hantz Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, where we will be collecting gas gift cards, food gift cards, and monetary donations to help offset the family’s travel and meal expenses,” explained Timby Catholics President Cameron Bourdeau.
Wesley, a freshman wide receiver, has begun chemotherapy and faces a challenging road of treatment and testing. His parents, who live and work in West Virginia, are traveling to Michigan to be by his side, according to an independently organized GoFundMe campaign supporting Wesley and his family.
A student has designed a Wolves for Wes T-shirt that Northwood football players are planning to wear during warm-ups prior to Saturday’s game, which will feature a T-shirt giveaway.
“At Northwood, we encourage our students, faculty and staff to ‘Go Make A Difference’ — or Go MAD — by recognizing opportunities to help others and taking action,” said Dean of Student Affairs Andy Cripe. “What makes this effort especially meaningful is that it is being led by students. The compassion and initiative demonstrated by the Timby Catholics are indicative of the Northwood University culture.”
Saturday’s game begins at noon at Hantz Stadium at Northwood University, 4000 Whiting Drive, Midland. The 10-0 Northwood Timberwolves just clinched a share of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Championship and will take on the Walsh Cavaliers. Tickets are available through Hometown Ticketing. More information about Northwood Football is on the Northwood Athletics website.
