HULKAMANIA RUNS WILD- 09/15/2005 (12:58:58 pm)
- Georgiann Makropoulos
Very proud of Alana Leslie (Beefcake’s daughter) raising money for the animals of Katrina….
Thanks to Mike Informer for this Winchester Star article Hulkamania Runs Wild
Ambrose Elementary School third-grader Alana Leslie is a passionate animal lover who happens to have wrestling in her blood. Her father is Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, and her uncle and godfather is Hulk Hogan.
While watching footage of Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, Alana began to feel bad for both the people and animals who were victims of one of the worst natural disasters in our nation's history.
She talked to her mom, Barbie, about what could be done to help, and it was decided a fund raiser could be held where pictures of her uncle and father were sold. Alana pitched the idea to Hogan, and he guaranteed to match whatever she raised and donate it to victims, those with four and two legs.
On Saturday, the fund raiser was held in front of D'Agostino's Delicatessen on Waterfield Road, with money raised going to either the Humane Society or Red Cross.
"Alana is a child who doesn't wont for lots of things," said Barbie. "We're not asking her to give money out of her own pocket, but rather to just give something back."
Along with several of her friends, Alana dressed in the traditional Hulk Hogan colors of red and yellow, encouraging people to purchase an autographed picture or just make a donation. Ed Leslie, also known as Brutus "the Barber" Beefcake, was there as well, accompanied by his famous pair of shears.
"He had some takers for people who wanted to get their haircut," said Barbie.
The event raised $562, which was doubled by Hogan, bringing the total to $1,024. Barbie said she spoke with Hogan, who told her he was proud of Alana and her idea to help animals affected by the hurricane.
"He told me anytime Alana does any kind of fund raising, he'll be there to support her," said Barbie.
Part of the idea to help aid animals as well as people arose several months ago when the Leslie's family dog died because of a brain tumor. Barbie said the death made them realize how much the family dynamic can change with the loss of a pet.
"When the hurricane hit, we imagined how awful it must have been to not have your house anymore," she said. "But to not be able to take your pet with you (to a shelter) is tough on a family too." [continue] Tags:
