LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In a year with so many people being unemployed and many families struggling to make ends meet, the holidays can be a challenging time. 

So this holiday season, the Bellarmine Knights wrestling team wanted to give back to the community once again by adopting a family for Christmas. The team thought it would be an excellent way to spread some cheer in a year tarnished so severely by COVID-19. 

The Knights reached deep into their own pockets and raised an unprecedented amount of nearly $600, which was enough money to not only adopt one family but two this year. Both families that were chosen are facing extreme hardships, even beyond those that most have in a pandemic year. The first family chosen was that of a young man, who lost his father several years ago, and is currently being raised by a step grandfather who is presently dealing with many serious health issues of his own. The team also adopted a young girl, who is battling leukemia, and her siblings. 

The Knights wanted to exhibit the true spirit of the season and show what it's like to have a servant's heart in what has become an annual event for the team. 

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