LEXINGTON, S.C. — Items ordered on Wednesdays, now dubbed "Mighty Warrior Wednesdays" at Jay Webb's Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes and Fries, will go to a good cause.
The proceeds will be used to buy supplies and equipment for the new Mighty Warrior Wrestling Academy.
After his second stint at White Knoll, Kevin Emily, the wrestling coach, promised his wrestlers that he would not leave them and that he would be a member of their community outside of school.
"I promised my high school kids after I left White Knoll that I would not leave them," Emily said. "He understood that, and because I want to stay in this community, he was determined to help me stay here."
In May, Webb heard about Emily's plan from several customers and came up with "Mighty Warrior Wednesdays."
Webb said he believes that, as a community, if members stick together and watch out for one another, they can be successful as a whole.
"We all are in the same storm," Webb said. "So, if my boat's bigger, and we're in the same storm, and you need a hand up, you can get in my boat, and we can weather the storm together."
Emily said he is grateful for all the support he has gotten since leaving White Knoll and believes it is from what his academy offers to youth in the community.
"There's so much support in this community when people see you doing the right thing," Emily said. "And when they see you doing the right thing for kids."
Carlos Ponce, a senior at White Knoll High School who also trains with Emily, said he believes Webb's generosity has inspired him to do the same in the future.
"Seeing that someone's in need of something and they want to better the community, I don't think anything is wrong with that and I would love to help out in anyway that I can," said Ponce.
According to Webb, they have been able to raise over $1,100. That will go into buying mats, workout equipment and cleaning supplies.
There is one more Mighty Warrior Wednesday remaining, and the Mighty Warrior Wrestling Academy is set to open on Aug. 1.