AOL Fanhouse Article: Even Through Death, Wrestler Adam Frey’s Spirit Won’t Be Pinned
Published on Jul 13th, 2010 by Danielle in Adam's Blog with 5 Comments »
By Jim Henry
As one might imagine, Cindy Frey has her good days and bad days.
Frey tries to stay busy to help cope with her grief. Yet, Frey will also smile and laugh because, deep down in her heart, she knows her son. Cancer may have taken Adam Frey in December, one day after Christmas, but Adam Frey, a decorated collegiate wrestler, remained feisty and fearless.
Adam Frey, not one to hear excuses, was also determined to help others with cancer. While millions of welcomed dollars are allocated to research, Frey discovered that funds are needed to help provide daily necessities for many patients. A meal. A tank of gas. A holiday gift. Something that can put smiles on their faces.
That’s why Frey started a foundation that bears his name while he underwent cancer treatments at the Hillman Treatment Center in Pittsburgh and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. And his vision has provided inspiration for Cindy Frey — and others — as she deals with her own emotions and healing process.
“After Adam’s death, his [vision] gave me a purpose,” Cindy Frey said.
“Adam touched so many lives, and this [foundation] is something that he wanted to do. He could tear you apart on the (wrestling mat), talk you under the table intellectually. He did not have much patience if you were healthy and felt sorry for yourself, but he could be the most patient person in the world when somebody needed his patience.
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Dear Cindy,
I just read the article on AOL and stopped by here to write to you. I am glad to see the article here, too.
Your heart is heavy, but you have so very much to be proud of. Adam’s life continues to touch and to help many, many people. It is amazing how much he accomplished, even when not well himself.
One day I hope to meet you in person. You are one very special Mom to have raised such wonderful boys.
As always, I send good wishes and hugs to you and Garrett,
Sheila
HI ,,,,I read the story on Adam,,it really touched my heart. I’m so Happy to know that a person on his persona graced this earth.
I feel that one of the things that needs to be employed in this world is more compassion!!! I would like to make a contribution to his foundation. Please provide me with the proper information to do so. I prayed for Adam prior to writing this. I hope that one day our sprits might meet in fellowship of humanity. Mr.&Mrs Frey my deepest sympathy,,take care, Louis W,,,,,:)
I don’t know Adam, but I just read the story. What amazing person to reach out to others when he was in need. That is what I call an angel from above..
Dear Cindy,
I was so touched by Adam story. Aol did an awesome story on your son. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Cindy,
What a great article! My sister saw it when she signed on to AOL and she saw Adam’s face and said I know that face… thinking thinking.. where? Then saw his name and knew who he was as Vito speaks of him often. We will be there on Saturday with bells on! Looking forward to seeing you there.
Theresa Cataldo