I scheduled for Nov. 10th, you can download entry forms at www.bigirongym.com

We would like to take a moment of your time to tell you about a man, who has dedicated his life to helping others. Rick Hussey runs Big Iron Gym with his long time partner and dedicated girlfriend Becca Swanson “The Strongest Woman Ever”. Big Iron Gym is one of the best power lifting gyms in the world, right here in Omaha, NE. The past twenty years Rick has trained hundreds of people. He has produced some of the best lifters the world has ever seen and he does so only for the love of the sport and his lifters.

Rick’s love goes deeper than just lifting weights. His passion lies in developing discipline and character within a person. Rick believes each and every one of us possesses something unique inside. He has a true gift for finding and bringing out these qualities in people. Rick will push you to your limit both physically and emotionally, and when you think you have nothing left, he will push you some more. These are the true qualities of a coach and a mentor. Rick embraces his lifters as if they are his own children. He truly wants them to excel in everything they do in the gym as well as in life. This starts from a healthy body, healthy mind, and a healthy spirit which produces a well rounded person.

Rick has just been diagnosed with a high-grade mucoepidermoid parotid gland tumor which is a malignant cancer and requires an immediate operation in which the outcome is unknown. There is a significant risk of nerve damage to the left side of his face. His lymph nodes are swollen and may be involved. Given the medical procedures that are required from diagnosis to operation to recovery, Rick’s outcome and future health are unknown. It is going to require substantial financial resources and unfortunately Rick has no medical insurance. Being a part of Rick’s family, we all feel its time to do everything we can to show our appreciation and generosity. Rick has poured his heart and soul in to all of us at Big Iron and has never asked for anything in return. As people we only truly feel alive when we are connecting with our humanity. We are calling upon anyone who has ever dealt with any life altering blow for you to express your humanity to connect with a man who has helped and loved so many in his life.

It seems that the morals and values of society today have deteriorated to a shameful point. Our need for leaders and role models has never been greater. Rick is truly one in a billion. Please do not let this magnificent man slip away from us. To do nothing would be one of the greatest tragedy’s we can think of.

The Rick Hussey Fund has been set up at all Pinnacle Bank locations to accept you generosity in the form of a life saving donation. Thank you for your time and humanity.

Sincerely,
The Big Iron Family