My City January 2022

Rebecca’s Reason Founded in 2016 by Sarah Curtis, the mission of this nonpro t organization is to provide nancial assistance to families who have lost a child or their child has been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness.e organization was named to honor the brief life of Curtis’ daughter, Re- becca Anne. Her baby was born with Edward’s Syndrome and died in her mother’s arms 12 hours after her birth. To deal with the grief, Curtis began search- ing for a way to give meaning to Rebecca’s life. “I decided I could raise money to help other bereaved parents pay their medical bills,” she said. “If I could o†er that tiny light in their darkness, Rebec- ca’s life had reason.”

Davison Cardinals Are StateWrestling Champs It was a year unlike any other! A 2021 win over Detroit Catholic Central in the state nals gave Davison their ninth MHSAA State Wrestling title and their rst in 15 years. As an added bo- nus, Davison was able to end rival Detroit Catholic Central’s streak of four consecutive titles. “It was a little poetic justice,” says Coach Zac Hall. “We set that second-place trophy right in front of the training room door so the kids couldn’t miss it. It helped heat up the rivalry.” Davison nished with ve state champions and a record-breaking 14 wrestlers selected as all-state athletes. “It was the most impres- sive accomplishment I’ve seen in my wrestling history,” says Hall. 

“It was the most impressive accomplishment I’ve seen in my wrestling history.”

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