“Wrestle Against Bullying” event set to honor memory of girl who died by suicide

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pure Pro Wrestling is holding a “Wrestle Against Bullying” benefit to honor 10-year-old Autumn Bushman, a Roanoke County girl who died by suicide earlier this year.

Local pro wrestler Bellamy Koga is one of many wrestlers who will battle to raise awareness about bullying. His message to any young person who’s been bullied is, “Know that you’re not alone.”

“Wrestle Against Bullying” is Saturday, May 31 at the Montvale Rec Club. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the event, featuring a variety of matchups, gets underway at 7:30 pm.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or in advance through PayPal or Cash App $purepropower.

Children 6 and under get free admission.