Team Mindy

The uplifting story of Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano’s road to recovery from acute promyelocytic leukemia was heard by millions of people throughout the country.

And for one Vandalia sophomore, it was a call to action.

After watching 24 Colts players and two of their cheerleaders shave their heads to begin the CHUCKSTRONG donation campaign, Jake Stewart was moved to start a similar campaign right here in town.

Last Wednesday, it became a reality.

Stewart was one of 30 individuals to shave his head in support of local resident Mindy Miller, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, as part of Team Mindy.

Among the participants were 17 members of the Jr. Wrestling Club and several fathers of those wrestlers. All individuals who shaved their head received a free Team Mindy T-shirt, and more shirts were available for purchase.

Miller has two sons who wrestle with the Jr. Club, and Stewart is one of the coaches for the program.

The effort raised more than $300 for Miller.

Vandalia sophomore wrestler Jake Stewart has his head shaved by Mindy Miller, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Stewart organized Team Mindy, an effort that saw 30 people shave their heads last Wednesday and raised more than $300.

Several Jr. Wrestlers and their fathers participated in the Team Mindy fundraiser by shaving their heads last Wednesday. All of those who had their heads shaved are pictured above.