WALES — Culver’s of Wales has announced they will be holding a fundraiser to benefit the family of Ben Askren after he underwent an emergency double lung transplant.
Former mixed martial arts champion and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren, has been hospitalized since June 7 due to a severe case of pneumonia.
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According to social media posts from Ben’s wife, he was placed on the donor list for a lung transplant on June 24.
In an effort to help with medical costs, Culver’s of Wales says they will give 25% of sales from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, to the Askren family.
Help Culver’s with their mission of supporting Ben Askren and his family by visiting Culver’s of Wales, located at 400 E. Summit Ave. in Wales, during the above time.
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