by: Kayla McGee
Willow Canyon’s football team and cheerleading squads hosted a car wash to raise money to support former Willow Canyon offensive lineman, Josue Howerton, who graduated in 2009. The car wash was held on Saturday, October 30 at Paradise Bakery in Surprise.
Howerton, who now attends Glendale Community College, was rushed to the hospital on September 28 after breaking his leg in two places during the first quarter of a football game. While in the hospital, his home was broken into by thieves, his possessions were stolen, and he was also diagnosed with pneumonia as a result of the surgery on his legs.
A week earlier, Howerton’s father was checked into the hospial and had been in a coma on life support during this time. Howerton’s father later passed away.
Football Coach Hudnutt said, “We are hoping to raise as much money as we possibly can for this poor family. This was an unwelcome tragedy what happened to this boy.”
Freshman and Junior Varsity cheerleader Iris Saunders said, “This is a very important cause, and every Willow Canyon student should have sympathy for our former student and friend.” Saunders knew the Howerton family personally.
Cheerleading Coach Danielle Prassas said, “We all hope and pray that we raise as much money as we can to give to this family.”
A benevolence fund through Chase Bank has been set up to assist the Howerton family with medical costs. More information about this fund and donations towards it can be obtained from Coach Hudnutt or Coach Prassas.
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