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Tom Manno Funeral Held on Friday

Submitted by Staff on February 9, 2010 - 9:30am.

The Phoenix Assembly of God Church in Phoenix, Arizona was packed with hundreds of people on Friday, February 5th, for the funeral service of legendary bencher Tom Manno. Scores or powerlifters were in attendance.

The WABDL is coordinating a fundraiser raffle and wristband sales to raise money for the Manno Family to help cover funeral, medical, and living expenses.

They are selling red/white/blue wristbands with "In Memory of Tom Manno" debossed on them. Wristbands are available for purchase here and will also be available at upcoming WABDL meets.

For the raffle, they are selling tickets to win a prize package to the WABDL 2010 Worlds Competition in Las Vegas November 16-21, 2010, which includes a 3-night stay at the Las Vegas Hilton, entry fee, membership card and program. Tickets will be sold through August 2010 with the drawing to be held on September 10, 2010. Tickets prices are $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20. Tickets are available for sale here and will also be available at upcoming WABDL meets.

If you need additional information, please contact Shawna Staines.

In addition, Staines is coodinating with the WABDL a fundraiser raffle at the Chico, California meet on March 20. They will have many items that have been donated and sell raffle tickets at the meet. Tickets may be purchased through PayPal at midnight98@sbcglobal.net. Click the personal tab and then click gift. One ticket is $1, 6 are $5, and 15 are $10.

Wisconsin Powerlifting News has republished an interview done with Manno from its December, 2007 edition.

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Submitted by Job Hou-Seye on February 9, 2010 - 9:47am.   » login or register to post comments

Thank you Jon, for running this piece.

Diane, Tommy & family are still in need of the love and support of all the Lifters who were inspired by Tom and knew him as a friend.

A heart thanks from the Hou-Seye family for all who have supported the Mannos through this time, those who continue to support the Mannos, and those who are just now showing their support in the days and weeks to come....

Submitted by RonLHuillier on February 9, 2010 - 10:34am.   » login or register to post comments

I agree! Thanks Jon for running this article. And again on behalf of the WABDL heartfelt sorrow goes out to Tom's family and friends!

Submitted by robert.mullener (not verified) on February 9, 2010 - 10:38am.   » login or register to post comments

For all the fractures that we have in powerlifting right now, and have had for years, it is heartwarming to see people across the board stepping up in a time of need.

Submitted by Larry "Iron" Smith (not verified) on February 9, 2010 - 3:34pm.   » login or register to post comments

Yes, both NASA and the WABDL have both started and raised funds for Tom's family. This is a time to put differences aside and give from your heart. It's sad that the death of a fine gentleman and a great sportsman must be the source of this eye opener to what is really important. Love of family and friends is what we need more of than just at such tragic times! And more tolerance and cooperation across all federation lines to make our sport truly great. It would be a fine tribute to Tom if we were to see more of this in the future! God bless you Tom and your family and RIP.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 9, 2010 - 10:19pm.   » login or register to post comments

WABDL should be very proud of their efforts to raise money for the Manno family and honor a good man.

Submitted by Shawna Staines (not verified) on March 3, 2010 - 3:09pm.   » login or register to post comments

Please don't forget I am selling WABDL World's Prize Package Raffle Tickets and I have In Memory of Tom Manno Wristbands too.

You can purchase these at http://www.linkedwithcharm.com/products.php?id=199

Thank you for your support!