The NORTHSIDE Wrestling Club continues to sponsor Woods Cross resident Ben Castleberry as he make his humanitarian trips to Ecuador.

Castleberry brings care packages to the South American country that include everything from toys for children and essentials for families. These photos are from last year’s trip and Castleberry is scheduled to leave in early December for another trip, which is also sponsored by the Northside Wrestling Club.

“I think it’s very important that the athletes be involved in something positive like this,” said Northside Wrestling coach Shandell Smoot. “It helps them understand how blessed we are here and it also gives them ownership over something bigger and more important than wrestling.”

“I appreciate the Northside Wrestling Club and their willingness to help make these trips possible,” Castleberry said. “It’s always exciting to see the looks on the faces of these people when we help them. I enjoy letting Shandell and the team know how the trip went when I get back.”

Castleberry is a 2003 graduate of Woods Cross High School. He is wearing the Superman shirt.