Support for Ben Askren’s Medical Journey
Family and friends of Ben Askren are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with a Transplant. Ben has chosen to fundraise with Help Hope Live in part because donations are tax deductible for contributors and will only be used to cover medical and related expenses.
Ben Askren is currently in the hospital with severe lung damage caused by sudden pneumonia. After 3 weeks of fighting, he remains on life support, and a lung transplant may be his only option for recovery.
We are raising funds through the nonprofit Help Hope Live to cover critical medical costs not covered by insurance. Donations are tax-deductible and will go directly toward medical and related expenses.
Ben is a beloved coach, friend, husband, and father. We miss him deeply and are doing everything we can to support him, Amy and their children during this time.
Please keep Ben in your prayers, share this page, and donate if you’re able: https://helphopelive.org/campaign/25865/
Every gift brings us closer to giving Ben a chance at healing and a second chance at life.
Thank you for your love, support, and prayers.
Guestbook
September 16, 2025
Praying for you and your family
Anonymous
September 4, 2025
Hey Ben:
Hang in there, pal. Props on inspiring others.
Hope you get a chance to laugh more in the near future.
Sincerely,
Mike Budzisz
September 2, 2025
Ben, I\'m sorry I can\'t help financially, but seeing you work as hard as you are to get back to 100% has been a huge inspiration for me. I suffer
Beta Max
August 31, 2025
Keep fighting. Always in inspiration to everyone. We’ll keep you and your family in our prayers.
Tommy Danny and John Curran
John Curran
August 31, 2025
Love you brother!
JESUS is good! HE is with you!
Anonymous
August 26, 2025
Keep fighting Ben!
Daniel Martinez
August 19, 2025
Much love Ben and family. Stay strong.
Phil Demers
August 16, 2025
Rooting for you Askren, God bless you!
Blake Robbins
August 13, 2025
I work with Jessica Stone and started following your story. Some of your best accomplishments. Undoubtedly, lie in the years ahead. Good luck will be sending prayers your way.
Darin Gansebom
August 13, 2025
Hi Ben,
I used to watch you wrestle for Arrowhead High School at the Wisconsin State Wrestling Championships in Madison. My dad was a wrestling coach at Wilmot Union High School, and he would go watch the Championships just to see you wrestle. I remember your big hair and your big victories. You are an inspiration. Whether it takes one round or four, your fans are here to cheer you on while you wrestle this illness.
Nicholas Troupis
August 12, 2025
Hi Ben,
My brother Franco had a liver transplant and several other medical issues including cancer. He passed away last year, unfortunately due to complications. I hope and pray his strength can continue to live on in you.
Remember this quote: Warriors are not made up of shields and swords, but of hearts full of courage.
You are a true warrior Ben!
Your fan Marco.
Marco D’Auria
August 11, 2025
Keep going!!
David H
August 11, 2025
You're a warrior and an inspiration Ben. X
Graham Mercer
August 10, 2025
You’re a true inspiration! Hang in there, Ben!
Bennie Feng
August 9, 2025
Ben!
On behalf of the Muslim community and everyone else.. hopefully this helps, You have the power.
Anonymous
August 8, 2025
Ben & Amy - We wish you and your family all the best as you progress through this unbelievable challenge. John & Susan Campbell
John and Susan Campbell
August 8, 2025
God bless❤️
Sebastián Oviedo
August 7, 2025
You have inspired me, stay strong.
Hector Carrillo
August 7, 2025
You are a beast! An inspiration!
Nicholas Wolff
August 7, 2025
Sending love and prayers for healing to you and your family
Anonymous
August 6, 2025
A little something to help.
-Jesse on FIRE
(Jesse Merl)
650.219.6800
Jesse Merl
August 6, 2025
In our thoughts. Best to you and your family.
Steven Sommerville
August 6, 2025
Ben and Family,
we are a wrestling family too! Praying for your healing and cheering you on from Virginia. Your journey and your families journey is inspiring us all.
Carrie and Moose Pierce
August 5, 2025
Keep on digging deep and getting better Ben! Your style of wrestling influenced how I do Jiu-Jitsu, get well soon man!
Anonymous
August 5, 2025
Prayers for Ben and all the Askren family. Iowa loves you!
Mikel McIlnay
August 4, 2025
Get well soon Ben, you got this! Your resolve is an inspiration to all.
Tim Spahn
August 3, 2025
Dear Ben,
I know you’ve been through unimaginable trials lately, but I want to remind you: God is not done with you. You are still here for a reason. Sometimes, the valley of the shadow of death leads to a testimony that can shake the world and lift others from their darkness.
The same God who gave you strength on the mat is now fighting for you in the silence. Every breath you take is a miracle. Don’t be discouraged by what you cannot yet do—God is still writing your story, and it’s not over.
“But they who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.”
—Isaiah 40:31
Keep trusting. Keep believing. You’re not walking this alone. Thousands are praying, and Heaven is watching.
With hope and respect,
A friend who believes in your comeback
Adrián González Aranda
August 3, 2025
Praying for complete healing for you!
Anonymous
August 3, 2025
Praying for you Ben! Keep pushing and fighting. Thank you for your positive impact on so many kids and parents.
Nick Crawley
August 3, 2025
God Bless the Askren’s!
Anonymous
August 3, 2025
Ben, we look forward to your recovery! You and your family are in the Lords hand. Be blessed and continue to inspire! We are cheering for you! Ray & Jess Bunker
Jessica Medina Bunker
August 3, 2025
Praying for healing and for your family!
Brian De Mint
August 2, 2025
You’re attitude towards this is admirable.
Stay strong brother you got this!
Bounce back game gonna be CRAZY!!!
Nicholas Summa
August 2, 2025
You're the champ, Ben
levi carvalho
August 2, 2025
Wish i cld afford to help. Thinking bout ya tho. Get well and best wishes
Yeathafright Dustin
August 2, 2025
Just stumbled across your story on Instagram. You’re an inspiration, brother. Keep up the fight!
Josh Durrance
August 1, 2025
My family is sending prayers for you to get through this.
John Stephenson
August 1, 2025
Ben has been, and continues to be very important to the Green family. Being the grandparents of Elias we know how much he has learned from Ben… from his coaching, to just being a really good human! We will continue our prayers for Ben and his family and want to donate to a wonderful man.
Rick & Patti Akers
August 1, 2025
Sending much love from the UK to a true warrior.
Anonymous
August 1, 2025
Sending positive vibes. May you have a fast and full recovery.
Joshua Mack
August 1, 2025
May God bless you and your beautiful family brother. Praying for a full recovery. Never quit, never surrender!
If you feel like you are losing everything, remember, trees lose their leaves every year, yet they stand tall and wait for better days to come.
Jorge Casiano
August 1, 2025
Ben, you are a true inspiration. I've been a fan since your days at Mizzou. Keep up the fight.
God Bless!
Richard Robertson
August 1, 2025
Shout out to Ben Askren. You can beat this man. You have people all over the world supporting you. Love to you and your family.
Mark Vickers
August 1, 2025
Hope you get better soon, man!
Mark Dangerman Vickers
August 1, 2025
Praying for you and your family ♥️
Ami Son
July 30, 2025
Keep fighting and praying!
Neysa Bianchi
July 29, 2025
Absolutely disgraceful that even an athlete who was a champion for a major promotion, AND had insurance needs an international crowd fund to rescue him
Get your strength back soon Funky
Joe Paver
July 27, 2025
I hope you live forever, King Askren.
Wulber
July 27, 2025
Jesus loves you
Andrew Colangelo
July 25, 2025
Keep up the fight. You've got more to give. Let's see it, Ben.
Joseph Wettstein
July 25, 2025
Hi Ben, I watched five of your first mma fights in Bellator mma. I was amazed at how effortlessly you were able to get past opponents’ punches and kicks and get them on the ground. It’s made me think about trying wrestling. Hope you get well soon!
Andrew Lyles
July 24, 2025
Hang in there Ben! You're strong and you have our support!
Donovan Perry
July 23, 2025
God Bless Ben and his family!
Jayden Baker
July 23, 2025
What a fighter you are, Ben! Prayers and healing to you and your family. Your recovery and strength is inspiring!
Matt Hart
July 22, 2025
Prayers to you and your family Ben! May God use you to bring glory to his name! And that you may be the light to others around you!
Gavin Kuria
July 22, 2025
I look up to you Ben. You’re a good person and you’ve changed a lot of people’s lives for the better. God bless you and your family
Ike Jones
July 22, 2025
Stay strong, Ben. You are an inspiration to so many.
Frank Petrillo
July 22, 2025
You’re a legend Ben
Nick Rakocy
July 22, 2025
You're an inspiration, Ben.
Mandeep Singh
July 21, 2025
you 'll come back stronger Ben!
Anonymous
July 19, 2025
Jesus is king
Anonymous
July 19, 2025
I believe in you
Ray Miah
July 18, 2025
Stay strong Ben! You have inspired me so many times, I would really miss you.
Michael Taylor
July 18, 2025
Hope to see you wrestle again. God bless
Matthew Pierce
July 17, 2025
Go on, funky
Sebastian Zechmeister
July 17, 2025
God bless you all.
Rodger Pitts
July 17, 2025
I don’t have much to give at all but I don’t mind giving what I can. Thanks for the entertainment and watching you as a fighter. I would like to also shout out Jake Paul for his ongoing support to help you.
Evaughntae White
July 17, 2025
Blessing’s to you and your family.
Anonymous
July 16, 2025
be there for your kids all the way
Philipp Von Kraack
July 16, 2025
Deserves the help like many. Ben will make something positive out of this.
Anonymous
July 16, 2025
You're a legend, dude. if anyone can beat this, it's you! Stay strong and rock on!
Joshua Reilly
July 16, 2025
You got this man, the entire planet is rooting for you!
Josh Reilly
July 16, 2025
Keep up the solid work, Ben!
Gregory Coudon
July 16, 2025
God bless you Ben, and your family!
Daniel Kleinberg
July 16, 2025
With love
Anonymous
July 16, 2025
Glad to see you're recovering. Really respect what you've accomplished in your life and as a martial artist I admire you. Life isn't fair at all sometimes but if anyone has the willpower to make it through I know it's somebody like you. God bless and I'm praying you have many years with your family.
Anonymous
July 16, 2025
Mø
Anonymous
July 16, 2025
Get well soon
Brendan Hayes
July 15, 2025
Been a fan for a long time. Love seeing your pod with DC or anytime you are doing interviews. So sorry for what's happened. However, I wish you many years of good life with your family, friends and all those who you touch. Best wishes buddy!
daniel bernedo
July 15, 2025
Ben you are a legend. Wonderful entertaining fighter and a great example of a stand up father/husband. I wish you all the best in your recovery!!
Graeme Ferguson
July 15, 2025
I hope you get well soon and live many happy years with your family
Anonymous
July 15, 2025
I hope this money is going directly to support Mr. Ben Askren.
Thank you
Anonymous
July 15, 2025
You have a lot of prayers from the Metzler family
Greg Metzler
July 15, 2025
In honor of the Class of 1982 Wrestling Team at Jamestown ND.
Anonymous
July 14, 2025
I never disliked Askren during his career as a mixed martial artists, but I never particularly supported him either. Yet, seeing how he’s fighting through such an awful situation stirs up something very human in you and makes you want to cheer for the guy. May God help you recover quickly so you can get back to the things and people you love, Ben!
Sirish Pradhan
July 14, 2025
Wish you and the family all the best. Your outlook on life has helped me so much over the years. Glad to see you doing better. One day at a time funky! Much love
Tom Hemingway
July 14, 2025
Stay in the fight
Tyler Jordan
July 14, 2025
Sorry its not much god bless.
Josh Matile
July 14, 2025
Keep fighting!
Nick Riffel
July 14, 2025
My uncle had Hodgkin's lymphoma and he received a bone marrow transplant which saved his life. Unfortunately he had complications due to donor versus host and he is no longer with us. My uncle lived because of another person's kindness and sacrifice.
Anonymous
July 14, 2025
Ben Askren the legend! Hope you'll feel better, much love from Israel. Take care!
Shay Hugi
July 14, 2025
You gave me just to watch you compete, it's the least I can do for you and your family boss. Get well and thank you for all the years of entertainment!!!!
Joseph Sherwood
July 13, 2025
Cardio was too good Funky. Boom roasted
Darren Anderson
July 13, 2025
Praying for you and your beautiful family Ben. God bless.
Anonymous
July 13, 2025
God Bless
James Miller
July 13, 2025
Gl
Andres Lopez
July 13, 2025
Stay strong.
Anonymous
July 13, 2025
To Ben and Family- We are saddened to have just learned about what happened! My son took 3 sessions of wrestling with you and although wrestling was not for him, we were very impressed with the program and it was inspiring to see you work with the kids and to watch your messages online. Keep fighting - you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!!
Anonymous
July 13, 2025
Thank you for all you do and have done for the sport of wrestling in Wisconsin. Get well soon.
Pat Goff
July 13, 2025
God put it on my heart to donate. I pray that your new lungs continue to be strong and healthy.
Praise God for saving you, Ben.
Bryan Haran
July 13, 2025
You're an inspiration Ben!
Bryan Preza
July 13, 2025
I can't afford to give much being a broke university student, but I hope this helps. Get well soon, mate.
Jonah Pratt
July 13, 2025
Keep fighting the good fight! Wishing you and your family the Best!
Anonymous
July 13, 2025
Good luck Ben! You got this
Daniel Paik
July 13, 2025
You have always been strong always will be strong you will always fight your battles the best you can my prayers go out to you and your family for a healthy and safe recovery and God bless you your family I will be praying for you and you will be in my thoughts God bless you amen
Bradley Hicks
July 13, 2025
God bless you man. Believe on The Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved. If you confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved. He was delivered up to the cross for our sins and raised from the dead for our justification. He is the propitiation for our sins. The wages of sin is death but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus.
Hunter Weintre
July 13, 2025
From Australia,
Thanks for inspiring ben!
In my prayers & thoughts
Thomas Hamilton
July 13, 2025
God bless, lots of love from France
Clément Hauuy
July 13, 2025
Praying for you and your family as well as a speedy recovery!!! You got this!
Anonymous
July 12, 2025
God Bless
Anonymous
July 12, 2025
I am a recipient of a double lung transplant. I appreciate how hard it must be to be denied coverage. Even with coverage, the extraordinary out of pocket costs are astronomical. It was by the kindness of others that our anxieties were reduced. (My transplant was a total of $3.5 million at The Cleveland Clinic due to complications). There’s also the on-going costs of several drugs for life. I wish I could give more. I pray for your recovery and better days ahead!
Donna Reese
July 12, 2025
Get well soon.
Anonymous
July 12, 2025
You're the man, Ben!
Anonymous
July 12, 2025
Be strong warrior!!!
Flip McBain
July 12, 2025
Thanks for signing my headgear at mizzou camp circa 2007. Praying for u Ben
Levi Rayburn
July 12, 2025
Get better soon Ben, you’re an inspiration to many!
Anonymous
July 12, 2025
Stay strong, Ben. Hawkeye fans are behind you!
Anonymous
July 12, 2025
Keep fighting Ben
Danny Ray
July 12, 2025
Ben, you're one of the reasons I found an interest in MMA, specifically the grappling aspect. The way you would be able to dominate a fight on the ground and not even break a sweat fascinated me, and got me interested in the grappling aspect of MMA.
I hope and pray that you make a full recovery. Stay strong, you're a true warrior! My prayers go out to you and your family.
Anonymous
July 12, 2025
Hoping for the best recovery for you Coach! You are a fighter and a mentor that many wrestlers look up to!
Todd Aaberg
July 12, 2025
Love and prayers from Bonita Springs Fl and State College, Pa. I am 78 yo and a huge fan. Would love to just shake your hand one day
John Kelly
July 12, 2025
Best octagon music and entrance ever, get better Ben.
Aleksandr Romanov
July 12, 2025
hope he and his family is ok he deserves the respect
Emilio Hernandez
July 12, 2025
Praying for Ben and his family. Thank you for the fights over the years and thank you for the inspiration of your story. Keep fighting Ben.
Dylan Stack
July 12, 2025
God bless you Ben!
JB RM
July 12, 2025
You and your family are in my prayers.
Austin Alderman
July 12, 2025
I lived in Wisconsin for 17 years and I have been involved in martial arts for years, so I feel connected to this community and my heart goes out to the Askren family. May God bless you all!! Much respect!!
Jose Hernandez
July 12, 2025
Ben you are an inspiration! God bless you.
Michael Montero
July 12, 2025
Stay strong Funky!
Anonymous
July 12, 2025
Ain't much but still doing my part.
Antonio Santiago
July 12, 2025
You're a true inspiration and a real warrior! May you have a speedy recovery. Best of wishes from Norway.
Fredrik Laastad
July 12, 2025
You are an inspiration Ben. Your positive mindset and durability is something to admire. You have touched lives all across the world and have made the wrestling community proud with your sheer toughness. I am not in the best position to help financially, but I think a little bit is better than nothing.
Anonymous
July 12, 2025
You are incredible Ben! Praying you hang in there and keep sharing stories. Looking forward to seeing you back up on your feet.
Rockford Solids
July 12, 2025
Stay strong brother
Michael Wyrostek
July 12, 2025
Keep on fighting Ben! God watch over him as he continues to recover and thank you for giving him strength!
Nick Errington
July 12, 2025
One of a kind great fighter much love from Australia
Everyone needs to do what they can to help out it’s a disgrace what insurance company’s are doing to people
Do the right thing everyone.
Ben is are a great fighter and human being and we all have your back mate from around the world.
Mike T.
Mike T.
July 12, 2025
Hi mate we all love you everyone everyone your an inspiration a great fighter and a great human being
Your in our prayers and I wish you strength,health and happiness much respect and love from everyone in Australia.
Mike.T
July 12, 2025
Take care.
Saagár Mahalingam
July 12, 2025
We have seen you win once and again with heart and strength, Ben.
As your fellow warriors, we know you will push through this fight and while you, you will be in our hearts, minds and prayers.
With our best wishes for your recovery.
Herbada Family
David Herbada
July 12, 2025
Ben, the entire MMA community is with you.
Greetings from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bruno Boksic
July 12, 2025
Get well soon Ben. You seem to be over the worst of it. Rooting for you!
Jake Martin
July 12, 2025
I wish I could donate more. I wish you more life Ben, you are a good man and I hold you in my prayers. You have been an inspiration in my life to never give up.
Salvatore D
July 12, 2025
Keep fighting Ben, you will leave that hospital 1-0. Funky and the Champ is the best show on the internet!
Marlon Dedakis
July 12, 2025
You\'re the best man, please get better soon and stay strong, everyone loves you. I mean it and everyone does.
Bobby
July 12, 2025
Wishing you a speedy recovery mate, I wish I could do more but I want you to know how inspiring your courage has been in the face of your challenges and although the majority of people don't know what you and your loved ones are going through, we all wish you nothing but love and a speedy recovery.
Josefa Savu
July 12, 2025
Get better Ben. I am a physician and former high school wrestler. I went to the University of Washington and saw Larry Owings wrestle many times. You had thst creative style like Larry.
David Yamamoto
July 12, 2025
We’re with you Ben. Love to you & your lovely family.
Anonymous
July 12, 2025
I'm sorry I can't do more, but here's to hoping for a speedy recovery and more wonderful time with your friends and family. Make many more memories and touch more lives. Thanks for being a role model and for letting me watch your fights. Keep going strong, Funky.
Austin Chamlee
July 12, 2025
Hope you get well soon Ben. Sending love from the UK.
Can’t wait to see you back on podcasts and mma shows making light of the whole situation.
Warrior.
Thomas Taft
July 12, 2025
Speedy Recovery sir.
Paul Nguyen
July 12, 2025
Wishing you a speedy recovery from a long time fan - love and prayers from the UK. God bless - Keep fighting Ben, for yourself and your family, you are a true inspiration.
Benjamin Wilson
July 12, 2025
Ben, you have been an inspiration to so many people including myself. I hope nothing but the best for you and your family and will be cheering you on in all you do in life. I hope my donation can help just a little.
Julian Howard
July 12, 2025
We love you Ben & I hope for a speedy recovery with you / your family. You’re such a standup family man guy & on top of that an inspiration. If there’s anything I can do to help I will. Fight this you got this. ✊
Ryan Davis
July 12, 2025
Survive.
Andrew Oh
July 12, 2025
Kia kaha
Nathan Pitama
July 12, 2025
Get well soon. We want to see you in the octagon again! - from your 12 year old fan Ryker
Ryker Sekulow
July 12, 2025
FUNKY
Anonymous
July 12, 2025
Get well soon, Ben. The sport needs you back!
We love you.
The Mathers family (Phoenix, Az).
Rob Mathers
July 12, 2025
Praying for you and your family continued hope, strength and determination. Keep up the fight.
Davis Erwin
July 12, 2025
Stay strong, can't wait to hear from you once through the adversity. Boom, roasted!
Anonymous
July 12, 2025
As a father myself who can be in this situation. I pray that God covers you and your family forever. <3
Anonymous
July 12, 2025
Ben Askren has given more to this world than I had realized, and it's about time we give something back. I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that my first exposure to "Funky" was from watching MMA, and how dominant his career was overall. However, the FloWrestling documentary they did on him highlighted how important he was in his first sport. I knew he was a great wrestler, but never realized how revolutionary he was for the sport of wrestling.
It's a beautiful thing to see someone like Ben want to give back to the sport that gave so much to him, and it pains me to think his condition may not allow him to do as much as he did before. If that is indeed the case, I hope he realizes that he's already done more than enough.
I'm so happy to see the outpouring of support he's received from both the wrestling and MMA Community, as well as anyone willing to contribute something to such an amazing cause. Thank you, Ben, and thanks to everyone that is helping the Funk live on.
Luis Luna Tarazon
July 12, 2025
You're a true warrior. I hope you get well.
Jacob Anderson
July 12, 2025
O Lord Almighty, the Healer of our souls and bodies, You Who put down and raise up, Who chastise and heal also; do You now, in Your great mercy, visit our brother Ben, who is sick. Stretch forth Your hand that is full of healing and health, and get him up from his bed, and cure him of his illness. Put away from him the spirit of disease and of every malady, pain and fever to which he is bound; and if he has sins and transgressions, grant to him remission and forgiveness, in that You love mankind; yea, Lord my God, pity Your creation, through the compassions of Your Only-Begotten Son, together with Your All-Holy, Good and Life-creating Spirit, with Whom You are blessed, both now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Anonymous
July 12, 2025
Love you Ben. Wishing you and your family all the beautiful, peaceful moments this wild world has to offer.
Nader Carun
July 12, 2025
Great fighter, great coach, great family man
Get well soon
Joe Zhu
July 11, 2025
From Ireland with Love.
Eric Colgan
July 11, 2025
Hey Ben,
I just wanted to write you this message, as I deeply pray for you to recover and be along with your family happily. I started following your carrier from UFC, and I was always entertained by your fights and watched your carrier more closely prior to UFC. You been always inspirational and you have done so much for the wrestling community (Not just american but world wide) and you are doing even more than that. People all around the world regardless of being american or not love you and thank you for contributing so much to the sport. I sincerely hope you get better and thank you very much for giving so much to all of us. Sending prayers!!!!!!!
Kian Hosseinkhani
July 11, 2025
Great fighter and great person. Wish you the best
Tim Chiang
July 11, 2025
We love you Ben
Anonymous
July 11, 2025
With the utmost love.
Michael Hughes
July 11, 2025
Keep fighting
Sam Olsen
July 11, 2025
Ben, the least we can do is support you on your biggest fight. We know you\'re strong as an ox and you will conquer this situation. Please remember that you are loved by a shit ton of people on this globe, please use this as strength.
Keep fighting brother, we are all cheering for you.
I love you man, and a hell of a lot of people with me.
All the love from Holland, you inspire people around the world.
100% love.
Jordy van der Lubben
July 11, 2025
Get better for everyone sake. Your family needs you.
Jos2 Sandoval
July 11, 2025
Just get better, you provided me countless hours of entertainment. You gave me boom roasted! Besides your family needs you. I don\'t have much but accept this donation!
Jose Sandoval Placito
July 11, 2025
You choked me out at a wrestling tournament in BC canada years ago, i hope this helps with you and your family, have a fast recovery
Chris Laverick
July 11, 2025
Your positivity in moments like this and throughout your life continues to show why so many care for you the way they do, why you continue to inspire people, and why you are going to continue to fight through this.
Anonymous
July 11, 2025
So glad you're finally on the road to recovery. Keep up the good fight. We're all rooting for you.
Phillip Shubbuck
July 11, 2025
My donation is not much but it’s all I can do for now. I will donate more in the future. Keep your head up high, Ben. God bless you and your family
Samuel Gonzalez
July 11, 2025
A fellow Wisconsinite sends his support and small donation. I am a fan of Ben's.
Jay Hanneman
July 11, 2025
Ben and family. I’m sorry I don’t have more to give. I hope that even a little bit helps. To Ben, you’re an inspiration and a good man. To Ben’s family, thank you for your continued love and dedication in helping Ben to recover and live his best life possible. You are a beautiful family. It’s important that you all know that people care about all of you. My most sincere well wishes in a time of such great challenges. Much love to all of you.
Dan
Dan Johnson
July 11, 2025
Get well soon, Ben.
The entire MMA community is rooting for you.
Rahul Hansraj
July 11, 2025
Get well soon, Ben.
You are a true inspiration.
From the entire MMA Community.
Rahul Hansraj
July 11, 2025
The whole world is rooting for you brother. Keep fighting and keep living. Best wishes
Jesse Parrish
July 11, 2025
Hi Ben, You're loved and God is in control.
Be strong
Frank Marino
Frank Marino
July 11, 2025
Love you Ben. From the wrestling camps to the content you contribute. You’ve made the wrestling world and the world a better place.
Peter Hailer
July 11, 2025
This too shall pass
Matthew Vorzimer
July 11, 2025
Get well soon.
Jackson Muckleston
July 11, 2025
It's my honor to have the ability to help a guy like Ben Askren and his family. I wish I could give more, but in place of that I've let family members and friends know who hopefully may come to his aid as well. It's all we can do at the end of the day. If anybody can come out the other side of this thing stronger then before....it's Ben Askren. Good luck to you Ben and god bless you and your family. You're clearly very loved...by the world!
Nicholas Repace
July 11, 2025
Keep fighting, Ben. God bless you and your family.
Jordan Reynolds
July 11, 2025
Long live the funk!
Carlos Green
July 11, 2025
I will keep you in my prayers and God still has a plan for you
Harrison Engle
July 11, 2025
Wishing you the best. Thanks for all you've done for the sport and putting your body on the line to entertain us.
DERRICK SOUTHERS
July 11, 2025
Good luck Ben. Keep strong.
Ryan Greaves
July 11, 2025
Wishing you a smooth path on your journey to recovery. You are and will always be a champion.
Lee Feldman
July 11, 2025
You got this Ben. Fighter of the year, let's go!
David Tran
July 11, 2025
Sending you love on your recovery x
Reid Mckellar Close
July 11, 2025
God bless and get well!
John Wright
July 11, 2025
God Bless Ben hope you get better and back on your feet
Jonathan Shamon
July 11, 2025
Wish you recover as fast as possible! Best of luck to you and your family going forward.
Domagoj Teskera
July 11, 2025
Ben you are an inspiration to us all. We are all praying for you. Much love to you and your family. God Bless you.
Anonymous
July 11, 2025
Keep on fighting Ben!
Sezgin Akşit
July 11, 2025
Keep up the fight Ben. Nothing but blessings and prosperity in abundance from mine to yours. Pray you make it home safe
Anon
July 11, 2025
Love and support from DNA Fight Club UK
James Earle
July 11, 2025
Keep up the fight Ben!
Anonymous
July 11, 2025
Best wishes to you Ben and your family.
jason rado
July 11, 2025
Love you Ben. Thanks for the inspiration. I hope you live a long and beautiful life with your loved ones
Mike Cardile
July 11, 2025
Best wishes from Canada to you and your family.
Gabriel Dugan
July 11, 2025
You gave your health for our entertainment. Thanks for everything
Collin Slattery
July 11, 2025
I don't have much but please accept this. God bless you sir and get well soon
Aaron Jamison
July 11, 2025
I know it's not much, but it's what I’m able to donate at the moment.
Wishing you and your family all the best, Ben.
Just a random guy from Portugal who’s sure you'll bounce back in no time. Take care, everyone.
Bruno Machado
July 11, 2025
Fuck health insurance, Ben you've become a hero to many across the globe. Keeping living brother
Jake Twitt
July 11, 2025
Growing up as a Wisconsin wrestler I always idolized Ben Askren, I’m praying for him and his family on the road to recovery.
Lukas Galley
July 11, 2025
Stay funky brother ❤️
Brock Kinley
July 11, 2025
That's a fn real fighter
John Fontaine
July 11, 2025
You got this Ben
Cas Sol
July 11, 2025
You're an inspiration and we are all rooting for you
bernardo alves
July 11, 2025
Best wishes to you and your family Ben. May your strength and determination never waiver.
Neal O'Brien
July 11, 2025
Hawkeye fan but love Ben's intellect and energy. Looking forward to hearing from him again in the days and years ahead.
David Lake
July 11, 2025
psalm 118:17
Ava Yuergens
July 11, 2025
Go Benny Aussie love all the way
Josh Graffin
July 11, 2025
warrior
Emad khalil
July 11, 2025
Best of luck with the recovery Ben, love to you and your family ❤️
Dan Berriman
July 11, 2025
Thank you.
Anonymous
July 11, 2025
Praying for your full recovery Ben. I have watched you fight since your glory Bellator days. You were ruthless in your MMA-wrestling skills but still humble outside.
You have a lovely family and wish you recover and see your kids grow. God bless!
Lax Mallick
July 11, 2025
God Bless
Patricia Pappas
July 11, 2025
God bless you. I wish you a speedy recovery.
AJ Condra
July 11, 2025
Ben was the first mma fighter I started watching back in 2017. Been a huge fan ever since.
James Sightler
July 11, 2025
Already donated a few hours ago, but decided to double it up.
Ben, I just found out that there's actual World Transplant Games - these people are now officially cooked!
Florian Holler
July 11, 2025
God be with you, and your family
Anonymous
July 11, 2025
Get better champ! We are all pulling for you.
Anonymous
July 11, 2025
Good Luck Ben Askren and Family. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Ernesto Gencarelli
July 11, 2025
Ben I\'ve been following you for a few years. I always pull for you and am praying God heals you and blesses you and your family.
Chris Lee
July 10, 2025
Ben, you have touched so many people's lives, including mine, and all of us are rooting for you. You are a fighter - not just in the cage, but in life. We all love you and support you. Get better, champ.
Ryan Kidder
July 10, 2025
Ben, you are someone I look up to and try to model my life after. In every facet of your life, you exude love and excellence, and it shows. Your strength, your character, and your resolve are of the highest caliber, and I hope to meet you in person one day. Stay strong, we are all with you, brother.
Ryan Kidder
July 10, 2025
All the best!
Anonymous
July 10, 2025
All the best to you Ben! You are in my prayers. Love from Munich/Germany
Markus Merbach
July 10, 2025
You came back from Robbie Lawler's bombs - you'll come back from this!
Florian Holler
July 10, 2025
Hope Ben makes a speedy recovery.
Much love from Germany!
Jonah Müller
July 10, 2025
So glad you got your transplant, hope for a speedy recovery. Good luck Ben!
Chris Walsh
July 10, 2025
All the best
Thomas Lynch
July 10, 2025
Ben,
The Bhagavad Gita says:
“Weapons cannot cut it, fire cannot burn it, water cannot wet it, wind cannot dry it.
The soul is indestructible and eternal.”
Thank you for inspiring me to fight, always.
Much love,
Sid
Sid Nanda
July 10, 2025
Fighters don’t quit
Anonymous
July 10, 2025
I have followed Mr. Askren\'s wrestling collegiate career since he started to attend Mizzou. My friend and I roomed together at Mizzou and both graduated from the Mechanical engineering program back in 1986. We both did some wrestling, if that is what you called it, back at high school in St. Louis for 2-3 years. Thus, knowing a little about a wrestler\'s plight is rewarding since it is more of an individual sport although teams scores do come into play. I have followed your career after wrestling in the MMA and know how much you give back to the community with your wrestling school and other areas of community support. Your family should never have to go through this challenging time but your support is there. Hoping you get on the mending process soon for your family.
Mizzou Alumni - 1986
July 10, 2025
We Love you Ben Askren
Julian Greenfield
July 10, 2025
You have brought positivity, laughs, and fighting/wrestling knowledge to countless people you have never met, we are absolutely rooting for you and your family!
Omar Chaudry
July 10, 2025
EZ work brother, you will conquer this set of problems, just like you have in the ring.
Chase Cavanaugh
July 10, 2025
Can't imagine whats its like for you and your family. Your outlook on life has helped me so much over the years. Heres to a speedy and funky recovery! All the best. Tom
Thomas Hemingway
July 10, 2025
Ben! I am one of your biggest fans and I just wanted to tell you personally how happy I am to see you talking to us. We all prayed so hard and are just so happy to see and hear from you. As I tear up watching the good lord do his work another part of me knows that the future is about to get Funky!
Nick Fidler
July 10, 2025
I’m so sorry your family is going through this tough time you’ve always been truly inspiring I wish I could donate more but I wish you a speedy recovery god is on your side my family’s prayers are going your way
Anthony Meadows
July 10, 2025
Just wishing the best for you and your family. You're a true warrior. Hope everybody who knows what's happened to you helps . You and your family deserve it.
Gregory Mcvey
July 10, 2025
Sorry I pirated your UFC PPVs...
So happy to see you're on the other side of this and on the mend. It doesn't surprise me in the least that you died 4 times and none of them stuck. Legend.
Anonymous
July 10, 2025
Keep fighting legend
Sanjay Nambiar
July 10, 2025
Ben you have no idea who I am, but to me you have been deeply influential. I wrestled from the time I was a small child all the way through high-school. Was completely obsessive and ended up doing quite well at a highschool level but was never able to get an opportunity to receive high level coaching and the responsibilities of life quickly caught up with me. I'm a blue collar worker now and completely uninvolved in the sport outside of being a fan, but throughout the years I've still tuned into a lot of your content with much enjoyment. I'm sorry for what you've went through and I wish you and your family all the best. I can't state enough what a positive impact you've had upon me, which is a seems crazy coming from one a total stranger to another. Thanks for everything you've done and will continue to do.
Mordecai Bivins
July 10, 2025
Ben, my quadruplet sons trained with you and your brother last summer. You inspired them. You’re a champ. We are praying for you! God is on your side brother. May Allah raise touch you with his mighty hand of healing and bring you back to your family in great health and spirits. Ameeen!!
Sam Zherka
July 10, 2025
We are all pulling for you, Ben!
Laura Lewis
July 10, 2025
Ben,
You are tough as nails! Keep that positive Askren attitude. All of us in COMO are praying for you!
Looking forward to another update soon! You\'ve got this!! Hang in there.
Laura Lewis
July 10, 2025
Ben, you’re an inspiration to us all. We are all rooting you on and hope for a very speedy recovery! I love you man. I’m so sorry you’re going through this but just know that you are loved MASSIVELY dude. Big love funky. Big BIG love.
Anonymous
July 10, 2025
Get well Ben.
Kevin Mayer
July 10, 2025
Get better Ben. Love your fights!
Jason Freedman
July 10, 2025
Keep fighting champ!
Austin Scammell
July 10, 2025
All the best to you and your family!
James Libby
July 10, 2025
Get well soon ben
Shane Lynch
July 10, 2025
Sending prayer to you and your family! Hope your recovery is speedy!
J witha E
July 10, 2025
GOD BLESS AND WATCH OVER YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY. BEN YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION AND A GOOD MAN.
HOLDEN MARKLE
July 10, 2025
Sending love, from my family to you and yours!
Justin Ebert
July 10, 2025
We love you Ben! All of us in the wrestling community are rooting for you. You are a great leader and what you do for our sport is something we are incredibly grateful for.
Tommy G
July 10, 2025
God bless! To a great ambassador, coach/mentor, a great father, and an amazing human. Good luck to you and your family!
Jonathan Costa
July 10, 2025
Get well soon!
Gabriel Cohen
July 10, 2025
Get well soon Ben, this is your biggest and best fight yet. We are all rooting for you. You are the champ forever after this one. Praying for you and your family.
Anonymous
July 10, 2025
Sending love, prayers, and support
Scott Theaman
July 10, 2025
Get well soon Ben <3
Ben Lear
July 10, 2025
Hey Ben. Wishing you a speedy recovery and getting back to life as soon as possible!
Arnas Šarauskas
July 10, 2025
Hey Ben, I don't know you, but you come across as a good man to me, and we need more good people on this planet. I prayed for your recovery and I hope you get to spend some quality time with your family soon. I wish you all the best for the future.
Marcello D'Onofrio
July 10, 2025
It is great to see the wrestling community respond in such a big way. The Askren family is in our daily thoughts as it is tough to understand a situation like this. Strong faith, love and community conquers all.
Derrek Bosso
July 10, 2025
Get well soon Ben!
Cale Callahan
July 10, 2025
get well ben your a tough guy!!! you got this!
Parsa Tawosli
July 10, 2025
To the Askren Family,
Seeing Ben laying in his bed reminded me of a couple years ago when my dad looked the same from cancer. I cannot imagine what you all have gone through, but I am glad Ben is doing as well as he can be given the circumstances. Sending my love your way. No child should ever have to see their parent like that, and I praise them for being so strong through it all. Much love!
Alex Hanson
July 10, 2025
Fight
Anonymous
July 10, 2025
Love you man you're always the hardest mf...you're a warrior...and you'll live forever in any carbon lifeforms...nothing else matters
Harrison Powell
July 10, 2025
Best of luck with your recovery Ben!
Daniel McGarry
July 10, 2025
You always been a bit chubby so i think it's good you lost all that weight.
Jokes aside you look great with what you have been through.
-Much luv
Ay Eo
July 10, 2025
Ben I'm hoping you can make a full recovery. I know that you have a lot of friends. Be cool, Charlie Scaife.
Charles Scaife
July 10, 2025
"It's not really about being confident, what it's about is executing.
The thing that confident people have is they have the ability to only think about execution.
Nothing else matters." -Ben Askren
Go forward Ben, with confidence. Focus on getting better. It's the only thing matters right now. We love you.
Viraj Shah
July 10, 2025
Fantastic update. Great to see you've not lost your wicked sense of humour in such trying times! Wishing you a speedy recovery Ben
Colin Greene
July 10, 2025
Joe Rogan peaked my interest in mma. Luke Thomas helped me understand it. Ben Askren made me appreciate the wrestling. Clearly a kind, knowledgeable person willing to share his knowledge and appreciation of wrestling with anyone who will listen. Thanks Ben.
Joshua Clark
July 10, 2025
Godspeed Ben! Wishing you a speedy recovery. The Herzig Family
James Herzig
July 10, 2025
Get Well Soon! Godspeed - The Herzig Family
James Herzig
July 10, 2025
Great update today Ben and keep fighting
Peter Bearse
July 10, 2025
I pray you get healed and that God holds you and your family in as much comfort as possible during this season Ben. Keep going brother!
Jahleel Vester
July 10, 2025
Wishing you a full and speedy recovery, prayers for you and your family. God bless.
Anonymous
July 10, 2025
Inspired by your fight, only five lives left!! Keep going champ. Prayers for your family.
Drey Mcinnes
July 10, 2025
Sending you good energy Ben.
Jay Randhawa
July 10, 2025
Let’s go Ben! You got this! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Jake Lundquist
July 10, 2025
You're a warrior, an olympian. Praying you have a strong recovery.
Chris R.
July 10, 2025
I hope you recover well, keep fighting!
Sean Weeks
July 10, 2025
May you & your family find comfort in Jesus!
John Powell
July 10, 2025
Praying for a safe recovery, Godspeed Ben
Anonymous
July 10, 2025
Ben and family; from the Barker family to yours - get well soon. We're cheering for you.
Jayson Barker
July 10, 2025
Glad to see you're doing better Ben! Your podcasts with DC would always make me laugh and you seemed like a great guy watching all of your videos. Keep up the good fight!
Michael Perez
July 10, 2025
Your strength, resilience, and fighting spirit have inspired so many. Now it's time to focus on healing and getting stronger every day. Your fans will be here cheering for you every step of the way. Can’t wait to see you back doing what you love. Stay strong!
--The Chakonis Family (NJ)
Lisa Chakonis
July 10, 2025
I always tell my kids who are SUPER nervous…. Every match is not a fight, it’s not a battle…. It’s a test!
Armond Harris
July 10, 2025
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Slow & Steady!
Lesley Vroman
Parent of AWA Green Bay Wrestler.
Lesley Vroman
July 10, 2025
Hi Ben it’s me that crazy ufc fan from Watertown and friend to Nick Ryan. So thankful you got through the first part of the transplant. I lost my dad at 35, I see such a great father with so much left to do for his kids. Really blown away that you were willing to do that video update-that is true strength brother. Asking the Lord to continue strengthening you and thanking him for his healing. Inspirational that you would show your desire to want to give back. You thoroughly entertained me through MMA and I’m so thankful the wrestling community is stepping up for you. Love for you and your family.
Will, Amy, Emma, Ava and Ella Buchholtz
William Buchholtz
July 10, 2025
Wishing you a full recovery and long life with your family!
Mike Choi
July 10, 2025
Keep Fighting Ben!
-the Mount Carmel High School- Chicago
Wrestling Family
William Guide
July 10, 2025
Keep fighting Ben. Whole wrestling community is behind you
Ron Kruse
July 10, 2025
Keep Fighting Champ! Philippians 4:13
Anonymous
July 10, 2025
Keep fighting my friend, you’re a great inspiration to all of us. Lots of love to you and your family!
Anonymous
July 10, 2025
May God Bless you and protect you Ben Askren.
Anonymous
July 10, 2025
Love you Ben
Lander Menzies
July 10, 2025
Ben,
I wasnt always your biggest fan in the octagon, ill be honest. But I got to grow up watching your fights seeing your commitment to the kids in wrestling and I believe that behind the scenes you are a great man and father.
I saw your message post surgery, and it hit me…this is how true champions fight. God hit me with a message to give and don't think twice. So here I am. May God bless you and keep you. Jesus loves you brother.
Vince Pitstick
July 10, 2025
You’re an inspiration to so many! Stay strong!
Anonymous
July 10, 2025
You've always been one of our favorite wrestlers! Your past and current impact to the great sport of wrestling is immeasurable. Our thoughts are with you during this colossal struggle. We know that you will show the world (yet again) your strength, your drive, and your ability to come out on top!
Robert & Stacey Voglewede
July 10, 2025
Get better Ben. We’re all rooting for you.
Joel Patterson
July 10, 2025
Ben, Amy, and your entire family - I'm sending you love and strength to make it through this challenge together, and huge gratitude for all the entertainment and insights you have given us. Go Funky!!!!
Anonymous
July 10, 2025
Keep on fighting warrior. Wish you the best on recovering.
sergio vella
July 10, 2025
Heal up! The wrestling community needs you!
John Powell
July 10, 2025
Love from the MMA community
Selwyn chen
July 10, 2025
Looking forward to having your dirty bare feet running around the wrestling mats at PNL! Your interactions with our son always made a positive impact on him. From coaching at camps, to play wrestling with the kids, you’re a hero in their eyes for sure!
Kasie Scheel
July 10, 2025
Thoughts and prayers with Ben and his family. It doesn’t get any tougher than this, and you’ve all displayed overwhelming strength. Love goes out to all. Sometimes it seems insurmountable, just keep going, one day at a time. Keep going.
Anonymous
July 10, 2025
Hey man keep fighting!! I’m a pharmacist and what insurance companies are doing is just evil. The wrestling community has your back through it all!!
Will Prater
July 10, 2025
Keeping you in my prayers Ben, Stay strong.
Joseph Czernek
July 10, 2025
Hey Ben,
I’m an anesthesia provider and a martial arts fan. I can see the pain that you’re in, and the struggle that you’re dealing with on a minute-to-minute basis. All I can say is that anyone that has a soul inside of them is pulling for you. Don’t give up, dig deep. This is the fight of your life, literally. I wish you all the best.
Michael Wilson
July 10, 2025
♥️♥️♥️
Anonymous
July 10, 2025
Praying for you Ben.
Eric Davis
July 10, 2025
Best of luck mate from Glasgow, UK. I would donate more but lost my job recently.
Stephen Barry
July 10, 2025
Glad to see you’re still fighting, Dude. Keep fighting. You got this. Much love from Michigan!
Tony Riopelle
July 10, 2025
Positive thoughts
Carlos Cruz
July 10, 2025
Keep fighting, Champ
Jordan Moffitt
July 10, 2025
Keep up the fight we are praying for you and your family. Spring mills wrestling in WV
Anthony Regalbuto
July 10, 2025
Much Love from MO. Keep fighting.
Braden Stark
July 9, 2025
Keep fighting champ. Get well soon
Andy Sandhu
July 9, 2025
Get well soon big champ
Chris Gray
July 9, 2025
Get better ben!
Liam Mcguire
July 9, 2025
Stay strong brother and may the lord bless you and your family during this time of recovery. PLUR
Carlos Mendoza
July 9, 2025
You’re an inspiration, Ben! I wish you and your family the absolute best!
Anonymous
July 9, 2025
Hang in there Ben!
Gary and Sue Rich
July 9, 2025
Glad to see you progressing. Keep up the fight!
Corey Meeks
July 9, 2025
Keep pushing Ben, Texas is rooting for you
Anonymous
July 9, 2025
I’m so glad you are on the other side of surgery and sound to be in good spirits! Thank for all of the entertainment, fights, podcasts, interviews, etc.
I hope to see you back on Funky and The Champ. Someone has to keep DC in check!
All the best to you and your family!
Hunter Brummer
July 9, 2025
Get well soon bro
Anonymous
July 9, 2025
Best of luck with your recovery Ben!
Carter Powell
July 9, 2025
God bless
Dominic DeRenzo
July 9, 2025
Moments like these make you take a step back and realize how precious life actually is. Ben has done a lot for the wrestling community over the years. Ben’s toughness throughout this hardship shows us how miracles are possible. God wasn’t ready to take in a wrestling legend just yet. Ben still has a lot to accomplish and give in his life. Prayers towards him and his family!
Andrew Vonrein
July 9, 2025
Get well soon!
Anonymous
July 9, 2025
Wishing the Askren family a successful recovery for Ben. Thinking of you all as you embark on this journey together...and remember...you're not alone!
Marc Varteressian
July 9, 2025
Stay strong!
patrick wright
July 9, 2025
Get well soon Ben.
Michael Mahorney
July 9, 2025
Let's go Ben
Jamie Speirs
July 9, 2025
I hope this helps. God bless you and your family.
Jed Brown
July 9, 2025
Keep the fight on. ❤️ from Lithuania
Augustas Vinikas
July 9, 2025
Praying for you and your family! May Christ comfort you and give you strength.
Mathew Shallenberger
July 9, 2025
Hope we’re able to come together for you and your family. Stay strong.
Grant Bardin
July 9, 2025
Ben, May Allah grant you a long and healthy life !!
Abdellah El faize
July 9, 2025
God be with you and your family.
Don Klaas
July 9, 2025
God bless you
Anonymous
July 9, 2025
Keep Fighting !!
Jerome Middleton
July 8, 2025
Keep fighting dude, we have your back. Wishing you the speediest recovery
Bryan Ortenzio
July 8, 2025
Stay strong Ben, you’re an absolute hero and legend. Thank you for being an inspiration in the wrestling and MMA worlds
Kel Corbett
July 8, 2025
Praying for your health
Isiah Mason
July 8, 2025
You will be fine for sure
Mannan _D
July 8, 2025
Stay prayed up!
Joshua Trotman
July 8, 2025
Prayers for continued healing and strength!
Rick and Barb Rugg
July 7, 2025
I remember buying shirts from Ben and Mike Chandler out of the back of Mike’s car at Mizzou wrestling camps. Long before NIL… I’m more than happy to buy another funky shirt from this dude. Thanks for being such a great role model and inspiration to the community. I’m wishing you and your family all the best during these difficult times.
Andy Early
July 7, 2025
Looking forward to having you back and making the wrestling world better!
Mack Lewnes
July 7, 2025
May Allah Almighty help you and your family through this
Anonymous
July 7, 2025
You got this Ben! Let’s go brotha!
Anonymous
July 7, 2025
Get well soon my man!
Alexander Williams
July 7, 2025
Thx for the fights! Heal up and lean into what matters most with the time u have!
Matthew Carroll
July 7, 2025
Funk on Kid!
Anthony Torres
July 7, 2025
May Allah bless you with good health a speedy recovery! May Allah bless your family and keep you all safe. You got this champ - let's go!!!
Muhammad Bashir
July 7, 2025
Let the power of the Lord be shown through Ben and his family.
Anonymous
July 7, 2025
Everyone loves you Ben! I’m praying for you and your family.
Matthew Fuston
July 7, 2025
Wishing you the best Ben!
Anonymous
July 7, 2025
Ben is a true fighter and he will battle his way back to good health, God willing. Prayers for him and his family. Stay strong we all support you!
Firass Zahabi
July 7, 2025
Tiger Style!
David Adair
July 7, 2025
Go Hawks and Go Ben!
Aaron Dixon
July 7, 2025
Get better, champ! your family and our sport needs you
Adam Chavira
July 6, 2025
Get better legend.
Gabrielle Charles
July 6, 2025
Once a fighter always a fighter. Stay strong Ben! Praying for you and your family.
Braydon Galloway
July 6, 2025
praying for you and your family my brother! Love from Louisiana
Christopher Frye
July 6, 2025
Gave us some of the most entertaining moments in the sport. Unfortunate that this is how he’s payed back. Get well soon
Anonymous
July 6, 2025
All love for Ben ❤️ from a former wrestler
Cole Moore
July 5, 2025
oh my god i hope you live happy and enjoy life again
lexx Tzouganakis
July 5, 2025
Ben,
I've admired you in your stint at One Championship. I respect you more because of your conviction and devotion to the family. The road ahead is long but I'm glad you already received the lung transplant. Fight on, champ!
Amy,
Ben is blessed to have a strong woman in his life. May you be blessed with the utmost strength in this new chapter and all the support you need to get through this.
Anonymous
July 5, 2025
I ask Allah to give you health again, to see your children, and I ask Allah to guide you to the straight path just like all the prophets.
Josef Finjan
July 4, 2025
Mario's brother did nothing wrong
Douglas Nessler
July 4, 2025
Ben-good luck in your recovery! You’ve made a huge impact from afar.
Matt Davis
July 4, 2025
We love you Ben and good luck!!!
Jesus Martinez
July 4, 2025
Hoping for the speedy recovery of one of Wisconsin's finest! Send love to the whole family.
Dillon Constant
July 4, 2025
Let's go Champ!
David Eisermann
July 4, 2025
God heal you and bless you.
Philip Camp
July 4, 2025
Get well soon thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sof Haj
July 4, 2025
Best wishes, praying for you all.
Ryan Carl
July 4, 2025
Hope you get better soon brotha. We know your strong keep fighting through this and everything will work out love you CHAMP.
Anonymous
July 4, 2025
Wish you all the best!
Mahbube Siddiki
July 4, 2025
From a stranger
Anonymous
July 4, 2025
You got this champ
Bobby Risto
July 4, 2025
Guys like Ben give so much to us in the way of entertainment and I feel privileged to be able to give something back however small to Ben and his family during this difficult time. Get well soon mate.
Simon Davues
July 4, 2025
Such a fun fighter, thoughtful dude. Given a lot to us fans. Good luck, god speed.
Anonymous
July 3, 2025
Ben, you’ve got this. You’re so strong, I know you will make it!
Daniel Chiriff
July 3, 2025
Praying for you
Jasper Layton
July 3, 2025
God bless you Ben. Continue to fight!
Anonymous
July 3, 2025
Dear Askren family, it's my honor to contribute to such a great athlete, husband, father and coach. Knowing a great deal about your lung condition when first announced I was reduced to tears. It was always a joy watching you compete and I couldn't imagine the sport without you. Blessings for a speedy recovery and out love to your family and team.
James Govoni
July 3, 2025
Ben,
Your contributions to the sport of wrestling and the positive impact you’ve left with so many athletes cannot be quantified or understated. Thank you for being such a good steward and ambassador for the world’s greatest sport. Best of luck and god bless.
Derek Venne
July 3, 2025
Ilia Topuria is the goat
Anonymous
July 3, 2025
Can you hear all your fans cheering you on, Ben? They\'re yelling, \"GO - FIGHT - WIN, BEN!\' And they won\'t be satisfied until you do!
Sandy Stevens
July 3, 2025
Praying for you and your family.
Psalm 46:1 - God is our refuge and strength. Our ever present help in times of trouble.
Caleb and Jamie O'Boyle
July 3, 2025
Prayers for you and your family.
Keep fighting.
Recover soon.
God bless you.
Stephen Daley
July 3, 2025
Get well Ben
Victor John
July 3, 2025
Isaiah 41:10
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Anonymous
July 3, 2025
Ben-
We are all out here stunned to hear what happened to you and my gosh, so fast and terribly serious.
We ALL have faith in your strength to pull off this fight and we are not exaggerating when we say... this is the fight for your life. No problem,
We know you have this. You also have all our prayers, Ben.
We shall all see you real soon,
--SMD
Stefani Doherty
July 3, 2025
One of One. Loved your book. Get Well Ben
Adrian Galloway
July 3, 2025
Get well soon Ben!
Kai Ren Tay
July 3, 2025
Fight brother!
Boris Dzino
July 3, 2025
Love Ben, hope his recovery goes well
Robert Presley
July 3, 2025
Feel better Ben!
Jacob Sanders
July 3, 2025
Respect and admire his coaching approach.
Patrick Wittekind
July 2, 2025
Get better Ben!
Roman Ermolov
July 2, 2025
Get well soon, I have always been a fan of yours on and off the mat. Keeping you and the family/loved ones in my prayers
Peter Ristine
July 2, 2025
f Insurance companies
Chad Almeida
July 2, 2025
Stay strong warrior.
Tyrone Emerson
July 2, 2025
Rooting for you, Ben! Love the podcast with you and DC so I've gotta show support! I'm hoping for the best for you!
Steven Mason
July 2, 2025
Continuing to PRAY!
Tim Hess
July 2, 2025
Hang in there, Ben. You're a true fighter, and we're all rooting for you to get better soon.
Wyatt Howard
July 2, 2025
Good luck Ben!
Domagoj Keršun
July 2, 2025
Best of luck to the Askren family
Jared Thomas
July 2, 2025
God bless you and your family
Anonymous
July 2, 2025
Keep fighting Ben! Your family and you are in our prayers mate.
We hope you have a full recovery.
God bless,
The Swygert family
Lexington, SC
Gene Swygert
July 2, 2025
Funky like a monkey
Anonymous
July 2, 2025
Praying for you in Ohio Ben!
Erin Ohl
July 2, 2025
Lifting up Ben and family in Prayer
Rich Maye
July 2, 2025
You Got this Ben, your a good man and I will be praying for you and your family .
Frederick Wagner
July 2, 2025
Get well soon
Matthew Cardarelli
July 2, 2025
Support fighters
Jordan Sherwood-Leaton
July 2, 2025
Moist critical sent me so thank him I hope for your recovery
Nicholas Carias
July 2, 2025
Keep fighting Ben!
Matthew Payne
July 2, 2025
I've downloaded one of your instructional for free, I basically owe you some money
Get well, support from across the Atlantic
Léo DERRIER-FRUTOS
July 2, 2025
Get well soon, Ben
Michael Whincup
July 2, 2025
Make sure and take the immunosuppressant as prescribed! Best of luck, wishing you a full recovery.
Michael Smith
July 2, 2025
Wishing the best for you and hope all goes well
zuzu
July 2, 2025
I sincerely hope his body does not reject the transplanted lungs. You guys have been through enough and deserve a full recovery without any more complications.
Michael Smith
July 2, 2025
You\'ll be back better than ever champ. Don\'t give up!
Charlie L
July 2, 2025
Funk goat
Michael Sprague
July 2, 2025
All the best, champ. Get well soon.
Andre L
July 2, 2025
keep fighting ben you\'re and important part of the mma community
Obed Polanco
July 2, 2025
You’ve done a lot for the sport! Praying for you and your family and to a speedy recovery.
Alex Gonzales
July 2, 2025
Keep fighting Ben.
Anonymous
July 2, 2025
Praying for you guys. Hope this all resolves itself
John Mulhern
July 2, 2025
SUPPORT FROM THE MMA TWITTER COMMUNITY
"BOOM ROASTED"
SYNONYMOUS CLAY
July 2, 2025
You got this Ben! All the best to you and your family!
Federico Batalla
July 2, 2025
I love you Ben please get healthy and kick my ass
Brandon Meraz
July 2, 2025
Healthcare in America is garbage. Shame on us! As someone who has had several lung collapses and partial removal of one. I feel deeply for Ben and I hope he gets the help he needs.
Frank Frisina
July 2, 2025
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Always enjoyed watching you wrestle, fight and listening to your podcasts
Anonymous
July 2, 2025
As someone who has had numerous lung collapses… and partial removal of one. I feel deeply for Ben. Healthcare in America is absurd. And the fact he has to raise money says volumes about where we are today.
Frank Frisina
July 2, 2025
William weaver plz stfu
That dude
July 2, 2025
I allow God to show me who needs help. This month it’s you Ben. God Bless you and your family.
Mikhail
Michael Wilcox
July 2, 2025
You're a hero Ben Askren
William Weaver
July 2, 2025
Prayers for continued healing and keep fighting, Ben!
Scott & Lindsay Rugg
July 2, 2025
You’re a great human Ben, I hope you live a long life.
Douglas Horton
July 2, 2025
Hang in there my brother. Praying for you!!
Marcus Allen
July 2, 2025
Wishing you all the best!
Rick Johnson
July 1, 2025
The health insurance system seriously needs fixing.
Julian Hampton
July 1, 2025
Thank you for all you given back to young wrestlers.
Richard Byrd
July 1, 2025
Stay funky ben <3
Eduardo Thompson
July 1, 2025
We are praying for your family and we know that God is looking over Ben and providing the strength required. for with God nothing is impossible Luke 1:37
Andrea Thompson
July 1, 2025
Had surgery on my lung when I was 19 and know how expensive the operation can be. Hopefully a little goes a long way here and you got this champ!
Eric Godinez
July 1, 2025
I’m better then the insurance companies
Anonymous
July 1, 2025
Thanks for Everything you’ve given others Ben. Happy to give a little back.
Seth Rice
July 1, 2025
I've been watching this dude battle fools since high school, he will continue to battle!
Anonymous
July 1, 2025
Must save Ben!!!
Mikey Smith
July 1, 2025
The champ always prevails! We got you Ben
Jim Harper
July 1, 2025
Go Ben!
Gary DeRaad
July 1, 2025
Ben and family, I lost a friend a few years ago after a lung transplant. Hope this helps give you a little room to focus on your time together and removes some of the stress.
Fight on Funky.
I will pray for your family, with love.
Jeremy
Jeremy Baker
July 1, 2025
God bless! Get well soon bro!
Anonymous
July 1, 2025
You got this Ben! We can’t wait to see you back on the mat!! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! Love, The Kuokkanen family
Michelle/Davin Kuokkanen
July 1, 2025
Get well soon Ben
Dan Brown
July 1, 2025
You\'re in my prayers forever Ben! May God bless you, the lung donor, and everyone who donated.
Cornelius Fehr
July 1, 2025
Get well soon
Ben Perez
July 1, 2025
Praying for you Ben!
Kent Napp
July 1, 2025
Giving something back to one who has given so much to a sport that has provided \"us\" with a \"lifetime\" of enjoyment. Your influence in our community and to the entire sport of wrestling has always been thoughtful, positive and appreciated. Wishing you, your family and those most close to you the very best outcome.
Thomas & Nancy Crichton
July 1, 2025
Keep it up Ben!
Enrico Giordano
July 1, 2025
Praying for a complete recovery
Susan Simmons
July 1, 2025
This little donation might not be a lot on it's own, but I hope it compounds with all the other fans and strangers who are praying and supporting you.
May it not only add up to something bigger financially, but also uplift you and your family’s spirits as you win your next fight!
Andreas Argentinis
July 1, 2025
Praying for you and your family.
Jack Qu
July 1, 2025
Get well soon Ben. Keep fighting for your family.
Anonymous
July 1, 2025
Hey,im from Serbia and im working here but i know its a small amount but if a milion people were the same i think it would mean alot,i hope you get better youre a great fighter!
Petat Vranesevic
July 1, 2025
We are incredibly sorry to hear youre facing this very difficult time. You are in our prayers and hearts that the Father bless you, keep you and provide a full and speedy recovery for Ben.
Anonymous
July 1, 2025
God Bless you Ben and your beautiful family. Praying for a complete and speedy recovery. Love the Ronan family.
Kim Ronan
July 1, 2025
Stay strong Funky Ben Askren! God bless you and your family.
Antoniy Georgiev
July 1, 2025
Praying for your recovery man, for your family, for the sport
Anonymous
July 1, 2025
Ben, I have always been proud watching you grow beyond Arrowhead HS and coming back to our community to teach and share your passion to others. I also have enjoyed listening to your Mental Mondays! You send great messages out and are a true leader. Wishing you the best as you continue to recover
Liz Arsnow
Elizabeth Arsnow
July 1, 2025
Get well soon Ben!
Mike Shaw
July 1, 2025
We have known Ben since our son wrestled with him in Youth, and High School days. He is a very special person and we wish him the very best in his recovery.
Al and Cindy Morgan
Albert Morgan
July 1, 2025
So many battles already fought and won. That's just another fight. Keep fighting and you'll keep winning!
Aleksandar Ganchev
July 1, 2025
Wishing you a speedy recovery Ben! Hope to see you on DC’s podcast soon to share your story!
Robert Manzano
July 1, 2025
fight, fight, fight!
Adrian Alejandro
July 1, 2025
God Bless
Anonymous
July 1, 2025
Praying for your recovery!
Colt Bailey
July 1, 2025
Don't stop fighting!!
Anonymous
July 1, 2025
Love
Dawid Cholewa
July 1, 2025
I hope you recover well after the transplant and return to normal life with your family.
Khoa Nguyen
July 1, 2025
I randomly met Ben once randomly in the Wisconsin Dells in 2010 or 2011. He was with a group of friends watching a UFC fight. He saw I was watching the fights by myself and invited me to join his table. He was so genuinely kind and fun to be around. I wish him the best and a speedy recovery.
Anonymous
July 1, 2025
Get well soon matey
PETER HASSAY
July 1, 2025
What an inspirational fighter...keep it Funky. Get well soon. - Cyrus and Moses
moses butler
July 1, 2025
Praying for you and your family!
Anonymous
July 1, 2025
Get better soon
David Zlicha
July 1, 2025
Heal up soon. You are a good guy and this world needs you.
Cory Newmann
July 1, 2025
Love you guys
Kamyar 1990
July 1, 2025
Ben you gotta get through this Brother - I have faith in your determination and the love of those around you. You have years of disk golf , boom roasts , wrestling & Crypto ahead of you. I wish you and yours all the best. I know you can do it - can\'t wait to hear youre voice on a pod soon mate - love
roasty roasty Boom Boom
July 1, 2025
Hey Ben, I know it’s not much but it’s something. I know every little bit will help.
Hang in there buddy! Many prayers for you and your family. Greetings from myself and my family from Tahlequah Oklahoma! Wishing you the best and a fast recovery!
Bryce Fishinghawk
July 1, 2025
Never give up! You are a champ in every way ESPECIALLY to your family and that alone is worth everything you have in you. Keep fighting!
Brett Donley
July 1, 2025
My prayers go to the well-being of your family and your swift recovery.
Paul Kady Jr
July 1, 2025
Praying for you and your family
Taylor Sublette
June 30, 2025
Praying for you and the family
Matthew Nissen
June 30, 2025
Many thoughts and prayers for healing, Ben and family. This wrestling community is rooting for you!
Hamilton Jr Chargers Wrestling Club JOCHMAN
June 30, 2025
you\'re*
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Get well soon mate, you\'re one strong individual.
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Met Ben in Las Vegas and what a class act. Great family man.
Wishing you well .
Peter Baldacchino
June 30, 2025
We are praying for you, Ben!
Melissa Dorshorst
June 30, 2025
Best wishes to Ben and Family. Continued prayers to you all!
Dick & Jayne Briscoe
June 30, 2025
Mighty Mouse sent me. Sending strength from the UK.
Si
June 30, 2025
you got this bro
Logan Castillo
June 30, 2025
We in Missouri wrestling family is praying for you. You are strong. You will be healed in the name of our father.
Denise Elkins
June 30, 2025
Our prayers are with you and your family. You got this Ben.
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Stay in the fight, brother!
Mark Davison
June 30, 2025
love you ben
djordje stevanovic
June 30, 2025
Get well soon Ben!
David Brundage
June 30, 2025
Your Mustang wrestling family in Iowa is thinking of you and wishing you a strong, steady recovery after your long transplant surgery. Thank you for all you do for Porter Wrestling — your impact reaches far and wide. Stay strong, and know we’re all in your corner.
DCG Mustang Wrestling
June 30, 2025
Hey mate, bitcoin is still up there and I can’t forgive that bulldog on Bobby,
Here’s a buck n a chuckle.
(Edit) scrolls down… 10 buck min jokes on me…
Love
Jack Whitworth
June 30, 2025
Hope your recovery goes well. We appreciated you taking a photo with one of our sons at a youth wrestling tournament here in Salt Lake a few years back. Just our way of saying thank you for doing that. We baked some cookies as a way to raise funds for you, hope it helps!
The Manheimer Family
Hope you get better soon. You are a nice person. - Caleb (son you took the picture with)
Manheimer Family
June 30, 2025
You'll be in tip top shape soon brother keep up the hard work god loves you all.
richard morten
June 30, 2025
Get well soon brotein shake
Omari Kissi
June 30, 2025
We love you Ben!!
Josiah Howes
June 30, 2025
Get well better soon !
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
This isnt much but i pray for you and your family in these hard times . Health insurance is bs. God bless
Isaiah Miller
June 30, 2025
Prayers go out to you and your family. Hoping your new lungs can handle your sense of humor. Get well soon!
Chase C
June 30, 2025
We're all pulling for you Ben. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
Kyle Lloyd
June 30, 2025
Thanks for all you do for Wisconsin wrestling! Least of all, the "senior ninjas" class
Mark Dorney
June 30, 2025
Ben, Amy and kiddos - we are thinking of you daily and know this is the biggest fight yet! We are cheering for you from Kansas! xoxo Sara Jo & Chris Ryan
Sara Ryan
June 30, 2025
Get well Ben.
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Prayers and support from a fellow wrestler and UFC Fighter. May our struggles together be fought together. I understand the lack of support from the business we fought for and lack of care. May God bless you and your family, I stand behind d you Ben and your family, I wish I could afford more. God Bless
Shane Carwin
Shane Carwin
June 30, 2025
Get well Funky!
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
God bless Ben.
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
I am lucky enough to never have to go through what y’all are going through right now. I don’t get a lot of money, I’m sorry I’m not rich lol. I really, truly hope even this helps.
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Stay strong Ben and Family. We are all with you!
Oliver Eckman
June 30, 2025
This world would be so boring without an Askren roasting.
Boom... get well soon dude.
Marc Neudeck
June 30, 2025
I pray God blesses him and anyone reading this that they know the Gospel, that Jesus Christ died on the cross to forgive us of our sins and anyone who repents he is just and faithful to forgive us and that he loves you.
Jorge Durán
June 30, 2025
From a Hawkeye wrestling fan. Good wishes to you and your family
Mike McElmeel
June 30, 2025
Keep fight big Ben
Bertie Chambers
June 30, 2025
Let’s go Coach you got this. You are a wrestler. I know that means you will never give up. Keep fighting.
Kalin Goodsite
June 30, 2025
In our prayers!
Todd Lau
June 30, 2025
Praying for your continual healing and strength!
Scott & Jayne Rizanski
June 30, 2025
We will continue to pray for your full recovery.
Jay and Denise Allen
June 30, 2025
Get well soon
Bassel Modad
June 30, 2025
let’s go Ben!
Christopher Norman
June 30, 2025
Ben,
Thinking of you and your family as you navigate this incredibly tough chapter. Your strength, resilience, and the impact you've made - both on and off the mat - are truly inspiring. You've always approached challenges with determination and grit, and we have no doubt that same mindset will carry you through this journey.
Wishing you healing, support, and all the strength in the world. You’ve got a whole community behind you.
Chris and Bry Klink
Bry Klink
June 30, 2025
Keep fighting Ben
Glen Hansen
June 30, 2025
Wrestlers stick together.
Vinnie Santilli
June 30, 2025
Thank you for your contributions to the wrestling community.
Jason Ford
June 30, 2025
Keep fighting Ben!
Koner Frantz
June 30, 2025
You got this Ben!
Mark Bartkowski
June 30, 2025
Wishing the best for Ben and the family. I never got to really know Ben on a personal level, but I had the opportunity to wrestle against those who he coached. He always carried himself with high moral character. I remember speaking with him while he coached at Arizona State. He came and spoke to me after a serious injury eliminated me from the pac-10 tournament my senior year. I will remember that kind act and his display of unwavering character as I wasn't a wrestler of his but another competitor of the sport which he represents so well.
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
❤️
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Hi ben im very sorry to hear about your condition, i hope you can get the transplant and live a good healthy life!
Callan Brown
June 30, 2025
Financial donation and spirtual prayer
Jason Estevan
June 30, 2025
We’re rooting for you, Ben! You’ve brought many hours of entertainment to me and my family. I have always loved the trash talk.
Adam Madison
June 30, 2025
We having been thinking about Ben these past couple weeks. We wish him well on a road to recovery! We know you will all come out of this stronger than ever! Xoxo
Justin Dittmar
June 30, 2025
Wishing Gods love for you and your family.
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Love ya Ben. The Driedrics are be in your corner like you have always been in ours.
Angie Olson Driedric
June 30, 2025
God bless.
Danny Jasper
June 30, 2025
Praying for a fast and full recovery.
Michael Schaefer
June 30, 2025
Ben, your wrestling academy is amazing. Wishing you and your family the best of luck.
Nolan Chuckel
June 30, 2025
I don’t know you personally, but I do know you through your UFC career. I have asked our god and his only son Jesus Christ, to give you the strength and ability to overcome the biggest fight of your life and to listen to to all the prayers he has received from everyone that wishes you a speedy recovery. May he bless you and your beautiful and supporting family.
Johnny Nunez
June 30, 2025
Thank you Ben. Get better.
Brendan Cusker
June 30, 2025
Thank you for everything you did for me the past decade or so. It never went unnoticed or under-appreciated. I am praying for your recovery. God bless. You'll pull through. No doubt in my mind.
-Brian McMahon
Brian McMahon
June 30, 2025
Ben had an inspirational role in my son's life throughout the years on the mat, and in the practice room.
Praying for Ben, there is much more to accomplish.
mitchell sauer
June 30, 2025
My prayers go out to your family.
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Heard about Ben, heart went out to him and his family. The Funk never stops
Elijah Noll
June 30, 2025
Wishing you strength in your biggest fight
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Ben, I was a walk on at MU in 2003. I joke all the time that my only claim to fame was getting my but kicked by you in practice. I'm praying for you and your family.
Christopher Wyatt
June 30, 2025
As an Australian it shocks me at how bad the healthcare is over there, I hope you use your case to spread in formation on the corrupt industry health insurance is and hopefully improve it, hope you get better soon. -love from your community
Spencer
June 30, 2025
Hope this money goes to a good cause
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Charlie sent me, Hope you get the funds you need.
Also the Big beautiful bill will only make Healthcare worst. Look into it, whoever happens to read this.
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Get well soon champ! ❤️
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Best Wishes from the UK
Patrick O'Dell
June 30, 2025
Well wishes from Singapore,
Mike Ong
June 30, 2025
God bless you Ben !
Malcolm Larri
June 30, 2025
I pray you get the treatment you need ❤️
Jason Martinez
June 30, 2025
I'm here thanks to penguinz0
Snezhina Pavlova
June 30, 2025
Hey every little bit counts. Love ya funky
Joseph Surant
June 30, 2025
Its not much, but it is something, hope that it helps.
Aj Nieminen
June 30, 2025
I hope you get well fast Ben!
Star Taylor
June 30, 2025
Hey Ben. Fellow Wisconsinite & avid ufc watcher. You got this!
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Get Better GOAT!!! - Chig’s Palace
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
I dont even know you but i really felt what youre going through after seeing some videos about. Its not much but i had to at least add a piece of grain in to the bag. İ hope you get through this well and easy
Evrim
June 30, 2025
Not much but I hope it helps
John Rodriguez
June 30, 2025
Currently also in the hospital with a minor surgery, thinking how fast life goes and how unpredictable it is. Ben, I hope you get well soon and keep brining joy to your beautiful family and community. I will keep you in my prayers. You got this, because you are not only strong but you are a FIGHTER!
- Alex Lefranc
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
I don\'t have much to give but I hope it makes a difference!
Heard about your situation from Penguinz0 aka MoistCr1TiKaL, screw insurance companies! We need more Luigi!
Adriana Deneve Téodora Gonzales
June 30, 2025
Keep fighting Ben
Oscar Hickman-Strattner
June 30, 2025
Keep fighting, Ben.
Cole Jenkins
June 30, 2025
Praying for health & strength for you & your family!
From Tampa, FL
Mateo Villarreal
June 30, 2025
Hang in there Ben. You're an inspiration to so many people and everyone knows you'll be back in no time. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts!
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
I hope this helps . It ain’t much.
Joseph Oden
June 30, 2025
God bless you
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
I’m a fan of Ben’s. I don’t make much money and don’t have much to donate. But I hope he’s able to get the surgery he needs and gets well for his family. God bless.
Al Hernandez
June 30, 2025
Good luck! We’re praying for you!
B B
June 30, 2025
Praying for you, Ben!!
Laura Hogg
June 30, 2025
I would gladly go under the knife to give this man my flesh and blood, he can have as much of my lung as he needs, he deserves it.
Nicholas Armock
June 30, 2025
Get well soon champ!
Josiah Jacobs
June 30, 2025
Prayers we are all going to take care of you
Paul Noble
June 30, 2025
YOU GOT THIS!!
neh 317
June 30, 2025
God bless, keep fighting champ
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Praying for a fast recovery!
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
I send my prayers for you recovery!
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Keep Fighting!
Dan Reilly
June 30, 2025
It’s not much but I hope you get the treatment you need
Pierce Raymond
June 30, 2025
Get well soon Legend!
Adam Peters
June 30, 2025
Hang in there buddy. Help is coming. God bless you and your family.
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Praying for his recovery.
John A Ferrer
June 30, 2025
I couldn't donate much (25$) but I hope my support snowballs with other supporters so that you end up being able to cover medical costs. May the grace of the Lord be with you friend.
Anthony Palomino
June 30, 2025
Praying for his recovery
Brodie Berriochoa
June 30, 2025
We love you, Ben! Jesus loves you!
Alfred Peters
June 30, 2025
I wish the best of luck man. It sucks how American healthcare is like that there.
Hayden Stringer
June 30, 2025
Just wanted to send some support your way and let you know how much I’ve appreciated watching your career unfold.
Keep fighting and inspiring!
Matthew Shipman
June 30, 2025
I hope you get enough for the surgery and make a full recovery.
Chris Jernigan
June 30, 2025
Screw big pharma! Feel better soon.
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
I hope you make a full recovery.
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Scrap.
Fight.
Battle.
You are a TRUE Warrior.
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
That’s so messed up that they did that to you. Cases like these make me physically sick; it is truly despicable what these insurance companies are able to get away with. I hope that you recover well, and that more people have compassion on you and aid you in your medical endeavors. I hope one day you can use your experiences to help and speak up for others who will be and are in your current situation.
Recover fast, recover well friend.
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
I am just 1 year out from my double lung transplant. I can relate to wait for lungs and recovery afterwards. You have the strength and determination, so hang in there. Casey and Declan Reigstad send their thoughts and support for your recovery!
Ann Reigstad
June 30, 2025
Keeping Ben and the entire family in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping for healing and recovery in the days ahead.
Judy Zwirlein
June 30, 2025
May the healing and restoration of our Lord Jesus Christ work plentifully over you and your family. ONLY UP FROM HERE!!! STAY STRONG!
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
May the Lord look down upon the Askren family with love, favor, and grace.
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Prayers
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Hope he makes this and gets well his family needs him !!
Love you buddie we will be praying for you
Kristian Colasacco
June 30, 2025
Good luck Ben, hoping for a full recovery!
Chris Flannery
June 30, 2025
Im hoping for the best and your family
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Best wishes!
SAM MY
June 30, 2025
I watched vids of your ncaa wrestling when I was in HS. My senior year I added funk into my toolbox of wrestling defense. Not only was did it made me a better wrestler, it was also fun as hell to pull off. Keep fighting
Philip Tsai
June 30, 2025
I am so sorry Ben Askren and his family has to go through this I can’t even imagine. I hope that the amount of money can be raised to help you, Godspeed my friend.
Aaron Dolney
June 30, 2025
Best wishes!
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Godspeed
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
We Should ALL show up for one another....
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Hang in there, Ben! Been such a fan throughout the years and still remember the excitement when you joined the UFC. Keep fighting for your beautiful family.
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Health insurance is a scam
Anonymous
June 30, 2025
Please put up how much has been raised so far, and as we go along.
Brian Granstrom
June 29, 2025
Hope you get well soon
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
I wish I could do more but I hope this'll still help in the effort.
Sean Strizak
June 29, 2025
Keep moving forward man, I'll be praying for you and your family. Keep your heart and mind focused on God above, He can help you through this tough situation.
Christian Carpenter
June 29, 2025
Praying for Funky Ben!!
Michael Goolst
June 29, 2025
I know nothing about this man, but him being this bad off is enough reason to help. Godspeed to you and your family.
Christian Turner
June 29, 2025
I'm sure you'll make the best of the situation. keep being a champion.
Sterling Albury
June 29, 2025
From a fellow Mizzou alum. Prayers for a quick recovery, Ben.
Marcus Long
June 29, 2025
Get well ben. Can't wait to see you on media telling your story after your recovery.
steven simas
June 29, 2025
Prayers for Ben and his family.
Ryan Thompson
June 29, 2025
I don't have much, I hope that you will come back to full health! Please don't give up!
Dariusz Szymanski
June 29, 2025
Stay strong Funky! We mma fans know you’ll beat this & recover!
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
Health insurance companies are the scum and rot of the earth. Get well soon Ben, you absolute legend
Tarver Alexander
June 29, 2025
When I heard about the situation, I couldn't help but instantly find the donation page. I wish the best of luck and a safe recovery afterwards.
Noah Francis
June 29, 2025
Sending prayers and support! Hope this donation helps!
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
Get ER DONE get better!!!
Jacob Celani
June 29, 2025
Sending prayers from someone from Akron, Ohio.
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
Prayers for Ben!
Zach Roberts
June 29, 2025
Can't believe it's come to crowdfunding over the insurance you pay for. What has the world come to.
God bless you and your family. I hope everything is paid for and taken care of!
Alex McCully
June 29, 2025
Heath insurance sucks. Hope you get better my guy!!!
Colton Pittman
June 29, 2025
Keep fighting Ben!
Kevin Powers
June 29, 2025
Hope this helps, even if just a little.
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
I heard about this situation from a friend and i have no money at the moment but i wanted to send my prayers in a message i really hope you get well soon dude!
Aiden Crawford
June 29, 2025
Praying for you and your family, Ben. There is power in the name of Jesus.
Luke McDonald
June 29, 2025
I don’t know you personally, Mr. Askren, but what health insurance companies—and even general insurers like Allstate—are doing to people is appalling. No one is immune to this; it could happen to anyone. I hope this donation helps. I'm confident the world will pull through for you.
Real IQ
June 29, 2025
Get well Champ!
Ryan Waytowich
June 29, 2025
You changed wrestling forever, you're a genuine badass, you're an inspiration for me and so many others. The wrestling/fighting community is behind you. My heart goes out to you and your family. Keep fighting funky like you always have, Ben!!
Joseph Madonia
June 29, 2025
Get well soon Ben.
Opoku Ayih
June 29, 2025
Praying for Ben - RAF team
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
Here’s a death metal song about chopping trees. Hope you like it man :)
“Chopping trees across the plains!”
“The axe connected to my veins!”
“Trees realize where freedom lies!”
“The shining leaves they hypnotize!”
“TREES, TREES, TREES, TREES, TREES, TREES, TREES!”
“See the man not in the trees!”
“I assure you it isn’t me!”
“My love for trees conspicuous!”
“Give me your coniferous!”
“TREES, TREES, TREES, TREES, TREES, TREES, TREES!”
Thanks for listening!
Kyle Fischer
June 29, 2025
Insurance is a scam.
Pay your deductible and they still will find loopholes to deny.
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
Isaiah 41:10
Ben Hammers
June 29, 2025
God bless Ben and his family.
Salvatore Salmieri
June 29, 2025
Stay strong buddy! Wish I could help more!
Zac Fenton
June 29, 2025
<3
Tyler Kendrick
June 29, 2025
I've been a fan since the days of The Takedown King in the Kohl Center.
Have been and will continue to pray for you and your family.
God bless you all.
Jack and Lori Anderson
June 29, 2025
The insurance companies are ridiculous.
Daniel Jettinghoff
June 29, 2025
Best wishes to you and your family mate.
Anthony Mann
June 29, 2025
I hope it all goes well.
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
C'mon Ben you got this!
David Ysasi
June 29, 2025
idk who you are but take my money
Elijah Hutson
June 29, 2025
Praying for Ben and family
Gary and Eric Powell
June 29, 2025
You got this, Ben. Wishing you all the best!
Jack Roberts
June 29, 2025
Hope your journey goes well
Enrique Summers
June 29, 2025
You\'ve got this Ben, stay strong man.
Samuel
June 29, 2025
Good luck brother
Teshale Woldemariam
June 29, 2025
In Jesus mighty name, we pray you get the surgery you need. Good luck Ben and thank you for your life’s commitment to sports and our entertainment.
Ryan Colquhoun
June 29, 2025
Stay up
Noé Arredondo
June 29, 2025
Stay strong Ben You will get through this!!
Amir Bosnjak
June 29, 2025
God bless
Kosta Berns
June 29, 2025
Keep your head up Ben!
Darren Moyers
June 29, 2025
Get well soon champ.
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
Keep fighting, God bless and wish you the best.
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
Its all it can afford while planning a wedding but I wish you well and hope this helps get you the surgery you need and deserve. Shame on on healthcare
Justin Harvey
June 29, 2025
As a fellow wrestler from back in my high school days I hope you get better!
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
Get well soon, Ben.
Ben Gatson
June 29, 2025
<3
Fred Garcia
June 29, 2025
Keep fighting.
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
God bless
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
Wishing you and your family nothing but the best, Ben.
Sarah “Griffin” Jarman
June 29, 2025
you can get through this, soldier! keep living, keep thriving, you can do it, we believe in you.
Dave Miller
June 29, 2025
Best wishes to Ben and his family. I will continue to pray for your well-being and God will always be by your side.
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
I hope you get better soon!
Parth Patel
June 29, 2025
Best wishes Ben.
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
Respect to a GOAT, you can overcome this just as you have against many other challenges in the past!
Jake Kemple
June 29, 2025
Wish you well
Alex Collard
June 29, 2025
Insurance companies are evil. I don’t have much to give, but this situation pisses me off and I will not stand for it! We got your back Ben!
Kevin Livingston
June 29, 2025
God bless you and your family Ben
Tim Tyznenko
June 29, 2025
Get better soon brother. God Bless
Léo Rivers-Kirby
June 29, 2025
We are praying for you Ben. Stay strong!
Eric & Bridgett Gibian
June 29, 2025
Ben and Max’s coaching changed my life, their kindness and effort will not be forgotten and i hope to see my kids grow up with that same world class coaching. Keep fighting ben!
Drew Waller
June 29, 2025
KEEP FIGHTING BEN Praying for recovery. Stay strong Ben. you’re an all time great man.
blake brown (bb115)
June 29, 2025
Good luck, Ben. I hope this procedure goes well for you. :)
Dominick Wiley
June 29, 2025
Came here from Penguinz0, the American people deserve a better healthcare system.
Kevin Henry
June 29, 2025
Get better soon, you’re an all time great.
Ryan Buchanan
June 29, 2025
I really hope you the best, health insurance is terrible. KEEP FIGHTING BEN
Isaac McCormack
June 29, 2025
Stay strong Ben. Praying for recovery.
"Blessed are those who have regard for the weak;
the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.
The Lord protects and preserves them—
they are counted among the blessed in the land—
he does not give them over to the desire of their foes.
The Lord sustains them on their sickbed
and restores them from their bed of illness." Psalm 41:1-3
Noah Hembree
June 29, 2025
Get well Funky.
Anthony derocco
June 29, 2025
Get well
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
From the Vry family, we wish you the best in getting the procedure and getting well soon after. You hosted a takedowns seminar for Redzovic Jiujitsu a few years back and you gave me great advice for a very new Blue Belt at the time. Thank you for your kindness and I wish you the best.
Maximilian Bachleda
June 29, 2025
Praying for your recovery. Get well Ben. The wrestling community needs you.
Ed Lucero
June 29, 2025
In honor of my son-in-law, Brendan Lackage.
Melanie Schwartz Boschaert
June 29, 2025
Love you Ben!
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
You are a fighter and you will prevail. Big hugs.
Pat King
June 29, 2025
I hope you get through this.
Diego Castillo
June 29, 2025
God bless Ben.
Stephen Carr
June 29, 2025
Good luck Funky - from the UK
Simon Jones
June 29, 2025
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4
Sarah Hardison
June 29, 2025
All the best! Not much but I hope it can help to save your life.
Adam Meszaros
June 29, 2025
Go get them lungs funky man
Jacob Loughren
June 29, 2025
Go Ben and Go Hawks!
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
Get well soon and God Bless!
Jesus Rodriguez Nerey
June 29, 2025
Get well soon Ben!
Michael Miclat
June 29, 2025
Get better. We're praying for you and your family ❤️
Ronald Blancett
June 29, 2025
Praying for a speedy recovery. God bless you and your family Ben.
Chris Scogin
June 29, 2025
Love and prayers for
The Stauff family.
Kim Stauff
June 29, 2025
God bless
Zac Johns
June 29, 2025
God Bless You and Your Family!
Tammy Min
June 29, 2025
Sending you positive energy of love and prayers Ben and family!
Love, Kindness, and Warm Regards,
Zin, Tammy, and Zin
Zin Min Jr
June 29, 2025
To the Askren family: The community is going to come through for you guys. Watch. Best wishes & good luck w the procedure.
Jesse Merl
(Jesse On Fire)
JESSE MERL
June 29, 2025
Praying for you and your family.
Gregory Diaz
June 29, 2025
Get well soon Ben. You do great work in the world.
Arran Dobson
June 29, 2025
Praying for Ben and his family
Adam Beauchamp
June 29, 2025
Sending live and prayers to the family,stay strong ,may the lord our god protect ur family
Thandi Sigwegwe
June 29, 2025
In the face of this sadness every small act of kindness can light up the darkest moments. Your strength inspires us all, and we\'re here to support you with love and hope. I will try my best to get word out, you won\'t go through this alone. ❤️
David Ross
June 29, 2025
Wishing you and your family strength during all this and a speedy recovery
Andrew Phillips
June 29, 2025
Sending my prayers to you and your family Ben. You’ve got this!
Matt Johnson
June 29, 2025
May the Lord Jesus Christ watch over you in time of need.
Sam Rayburn
June 29, 2025
I pray that God intervenes and saves this family.
Cory Andersen
June 29, 2025
Best wishes to Ben and family and a successful surgery
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
Get better Ben, you’re a champion!
Hagen Gilbert
June 29, 2025
God bless
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
God protect you and your family, stay strong!
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
I will be praying for your family.
Barb Reynolds
June 29, 2025
Dear Ben, Wishing you peace and courage on your journey to a strong recovery. I pray you have many joyful years ahead to spend with your beautiful family.
Christine Taylor
June 29, 2025
Praying for you Ben.
Vincent Nguyen
June 29, 2025
Praying for a miracle!
Rodney Fritz
June 29, 2025
Keep fighting Ben!
Richard Hannan
June 29, 2025
The Pucino family is holding Ben and your family close in our prayers.
Meg Pucino
June 29, 2025
Praying for your recovery and praying for the donor and their family who brings you the life saving care you need.
God be with you
John Smith
June 29, 2025
Stay funky.
Joel Pitcher
June 29, 2025
Keep going
Josh C
June 29, 2025
Get well soon great father great person
Daniel Morelli
June 29, 2025
Rooting for you!
Louis Barreras
June 29, 2025
We pray for your health, happiness and recovery.
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
God bless you
Ross Hock
June 29, 2025
Jeremiah 29:11
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
Prayers for a donor soon! Go see Dr. Luis Angel at NYU or Dr. Burguere at UHS. Best Lunt Txp doctors in the country!!!
María Valdez
June 29, 2025
Get well
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
My thoughts are with Ben and his family.
Your fans are supporting and cheering for you.
Alan Thomas
June 29, 2025
Hope everything pulls through for you and your family Ben.
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
Praying for Ben’s recovery. He’s been a true inspiration.
Steve Sikora
June 29, 2025
Ben ASKREN Legend!! BARUCH HASHEM!!! HASHEM IS WITH YOU!!!
Jacob Gutin
June 29, 2025
Keep Fighting Ben!
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
Praying for your brother. Recover quickly.
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
You got it Ben!
Tip Tippett
June 29, 2025
Good luck
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
Praying for speedy recovery!
Jessica Ives
June 29, 2025
Positive thoughts, positive results. Routing for you as always.
Jay Young
June 29, 2025
Hope you get well soon.
Archie Roboostoff
June 29, 2025
Get we’ll champ!
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
Prayers being lifted up in State College, PA
John Kelly
June 29, 2025
For the glory of God, he's name is Jesus.
Anonymous
June 29, 2025
Praying for you! Stay strong
Daniel Infante
June 29, 2025
Ben's character, passion, humor, and humanness is on full display as you scroll through all the messages of support. He's touched so many people and all the while not seeking notoriety. How could you not want to support such a person?
I'm sure Funky will continue to fight the good fight even in this new arena. Wishing you the best in your recovery!
KEITH Magalski
June 29, 2025
Praying for you Ben!
andrew hacnik
June 29, 2025
Get well Funky. You mean a lot to this community, you and your family have been in the hearts of mine ever since we heard. One of my all time favorite personalities the sport has ever seen, MMA and wrestling. Love you buddy, really hoping you get the help you need. Fuck the healthcare insurance system, wish I could give more.
Jesse Sutherland
June 29, 2025
Stay strong Ben keep fighting the good fight.
P. S Andrew Tate has been trying to help out please contact him on Twitter.
Ray Murda
June 29, 2025
Prayers for your family and for the donor and his/her family. Prayers for a full recovery and a long healthy life with your beautiful family.
Doug Bubalo
June 29, 2025
Praying for your family. You got this Ben!!
Matthew Garcia
June 29, 2025
Our prayers are with you!!
Steve Perry
June 29, 2025
Thank you for everything
Connor Gregory
June 29, 2025
Get well Ben! We love you.
William Porter
June 29, 2025
“We rise by lifting others.” – Robert Ingersoll
Art Oganesian
June 28, 2025
For Ben, his family, and everyone else he improves the lives of just by being him. We need the Funk!
Seth Tozer-Lyons
June 28, 2025
Love and best wishes from the Netherlands
Pierre Schlappi
June 28, 2025
Happy to help a good guy like Ben...
Andrew Morgan
June 28, 2025
Pray for Ben Askren and his family!!!
Anonymous
June 28, 2025
Not much but I hope you get your transplant they should do whatever is needed to save your life in a similar situation myself God bless you and your family corporations shouldn’t decide if a person needs a dad or a wife needs a husband
Logan Mcleroy
June 28, 2025
With love and prayers! Get well soon!
Lonnie Evans
June 28, 2025
Praying for you Ben
Anonymous
June 28, 2025
Prayers for you and your family! You\'ve always been a fighter, keep fighting!
Chris Costello
June 28, 2025
My thoughts are with you and your family. Hoping for a full and speedy recovery
Damon VanSlooten
June 28, 2025
Thank you Ben for all the entertainment that you've given to the world throughout the years. I hope you'll be able to pull through and live the life that you deserve.
Anonymous
June 28, 2025
God bless
Nathaniel Johnston
June 28, 2025
Ben hopefully you can recover and get back to disc golf
Anonymous
June 28, 2025
May God Bless you and your family with a successful transplant and many more happy years.
Anonymous
June 28, 2025
Ben Askren is the man, been a wrestler/grappler my whole life and Im a huge fan of what he’s done for the sport. praying for his recovery.
Jake Baker
June 28, 2025
Love you Ben! Hope you get better soon
P.S. Subscribe to WEARAnglers
Rob Stevens
June 28, 2025
Ben Askren is an American Treasure. Get well Ben!
Kolby Hoover
June 28, 2025
Get well Ben you’re a gd American treasure.
Kolby Hoover
June 28, 2025
Keep fighting Ben
Louis Hopgood
June 28, 2025
Get well.
Erik Hamre
June 28, 2025
Thoughts and prayers to you Ben and your family.
Paul Stuart
June 28, 2025
Praying for you and your beautiful family. Wish I could donate more.
Anonymous
June 28, 2025
May the peace of God through Lord Jesus Christ comfort you Ben and also your family and friends during this very difficult time of your life.
I am happy to assist in your endeavors and pray God's will be you recover from this matter.
James Bankes
June 28, 2025
I hope this helps and you get well soon, Ben.
Samuel Tripoli
June 28, 2025
God bless all of you I hope he gets better, andrew Tate is trying to donate please contact him on twitter dont believe any links that donaters send you
Anonymous
June 28, 2025
Love you get better soon man may God bless you
Anonymous
June 28, 2025
Best wishes brother. Sorry you are going through this.
Anonymous
June 28, 2025
Take care Ben. Best luck to your family.
Jax O
June 28, 2025
Hi, please go on twitter. A popular influencer Andrew Tate is willing to pay for your expenses, go on his account on X, then check his recent replies. He’s trying to find a way to contact you, however he’s been blocked by the site for some reason.
Nope
June 28, 2025
Andrew Tate is trying to contact you on twitter so he can help out
Anonymous
June 28, 2025
Praying for Ben and family.
Anonymous
June 28, 2025
Keep fighting brother, we are praying for your fast recovery -a fan
Anonymous
June 28, 2025
Godspeed Ben
Dave Janse
June 28, 2025
Stay funky and around.
Derrick Montplaisir
June 28, 2025
Hang in there Ben. You got this!!
Jason Fonseca
June 28, 2025
Keep it Funky!
Mark Mikhael
June 28, 2025
I hope everything works out Ben! Just sending what I can and I’m pulling for you. I hope to have a family as supportive and loving as yours some day sir. Thoughts and prayers to you and the family.
Brandon Theriault
June 28, 2025
Ohhhh Ben I hope Dana white can get up the hart to do more then open his mouth he gambles more then it costs to save ur life wth Dana hey Jake pual wtf
Jesse Grinnell
June 28, 2025
Praying for you Ben
Anonymous
June 28, 2025
We are all in your corner Ben
Phil Sieg
June 28, 2025
Thank you Ben.
Will Hodgson
June 28, 2025
.
Max
June 28, 2025
You have a lot more to do Mr.Funky. As a team let’s get this W.
Tada Asatoorian
June 28, 2025
Love from Sweden, hope you raise enough.
Edward Schauman-Haigh
June 28, 2025
Jesus is with you
Anonymous
June 28, 2025
Wish you all the best man!
Brad Park
June 28, 2025
Man you were such a cool dude back in Las Vegas in that long ass Budget car rental line. Thanks for making that experience better and hope you get better soon!
Bradford Park
June 28, 2025
Praying for your family and for Gods healing touch for Ben!
Byron Ingram
June 28, 2025
Sending good thoughts and prayers
William Harshbarger
June 28, 2025
I am praying for you Ben and your family. God bless you all.
Carlos Castellanos Jr
June 28, 2025
I pray for this family! And the Heart felt salvation that matters way more than anything else that’s what takes you to heaven and I pray everyone who sees this searches for Jesus till they find him God bless you Ben and your wife and kids
Matthew 7:7-8
Tyler Eller
June 28, 2025
Sending prayers from a Penn State fan to you and your family. Looking forward to hearing you tell the story of your full recovery on FRL.
Anonymous
June 28, 2025
Praying for a complete recovery for Ben!
David and Kristy Hall
June 28, 2025
Ben you’re too strong to not have another chapter. You got this brother. Sending love. Get funky and win like you have always done.
Daniel Kunzer
June 28, 2025
Sending you strength and courage as you await your transplant. You have a community supporting you! Your fight and resilience will carry you to better days ahead.
Trina Kaiser
June 28, 2025
I don’t know Ben very well but of course I know who he is…. He’s an MMA LEGEND! I recognized him at Pic n Save on 84 th and Bluemound , “ I said hey you’re Ben Askren”??? He smiled real big and briefly chatted with me! Great guy!!! I am sure with his spirit and support he will pull through all this!! You got this Ben! Wish I could do more!
Bahman Khanmohammadi
June 27, 2025
Stay strong!
Gary Mchufh
June 27, 2025
Quick recovery...
Marek Jánoš
June 27, 2025
Sending love and prayers ben. You’re a warrior.
Max Smith
June 27, 2025
On Wisconsin <3
Best of luck to an amazing human, Mr. Benjamin Askren.
Colton Collins
June 27, 2025
Took the infamous UFC KO on the chin and laughed it off. Always shown good perspective through an amusing lens. Hope to see you back chopping it up with DC
Justin Green
June 27, 2025
Hang in there Ben! Our thoughts are with you and your family!
Justin B
June 27, 2025
A Hawkeye fan here praying for you and your family!
Ann Tomanek-Chalkley
June 27, 2025
South Mississippi is praying for you Ben
Anonymous
June 27, 2025
Sending healing prayers for Ben - play miracle frequency 528hz on headphones for him for whole body healing....it is honestly amazing.
SADIE ADSHEAD
June 27, 2025
Get well soon, Ben.
Matt Jacobus
June 27, 2025
Good Luck Ben! I have truly admired your wrestling career and the young wrestlers you have coached and mentored throughout years. Wishing you a speedy recovery. God bless you and your family.
David Craft
June 27, 2025
We’re making this donation in memory of Mike Askren. You and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Kathy Laird
June 27, 2025
Love you Ben!
Shannon Keating
June 27, 2025
sending you and your family strength
JASMINE S
June 27, 2025
May God bless Ben and his family. Get well Champ!
Matthew James
June 27, 2025
Praying for your speedy recovery, Ben. God bless you and your family.
Bill Cole
June 27, 2025
Stay Strong
Zach Dickinson
June 27, 2025
Get well, Ben.
Anonymous
June 27, 2025
Wishing you a speedy Recovery!
The Tarantinos
UFC FANS
Tom Tarantino
June 27, 2025
Get well buddy. Big fan!!
Anonymous
June 27, 2025
Get better Ben! We’re all praying for you!
Roy Kyser
June 27, 2025
I hope this message can encourage Ben and his family. I was on a ventilator for 12 weeks during covid and had two pneumomediastinum similar to what it sounds like Ben has. I was 42 and very healthy just like Ben and a long time grappler as well. By the grace of God and that alone, I did not end up needing a lung transplant and I have recovered better than anyone could have imagined. I had stem cell infusions outside of the US and it made a tremendous difference in my recovery. I pray this message makes it to the Askren family and you consider this treatment in your recovery. God Bless you and your family is in my prayers.
Adam Brooks
June 27, 2025
Cmon Ben - you can roll out of this buddy!
Prayers up. MK
Michael Kenney
June 27, 2025
One more victory for you. Waiting for your next inspirational video.
Allan Richards
June 27, 2025
Praying for you Ben!
Anonymous
June 27, 2025
Ben. I’m unemployed and fell on hard times or absolutely would donate what I could for you. You’re one of the good ones and love your commentary. Not even a wrestling fan, just love your mindset. You’ll beat this man. Get well soon!
Ryan Andersen
June 27, 2025
For Ben and the Askren family: We are thinking and praying for you from Illinois. Keep fighting, Ben!
-The Ryan family
Ross Ryan
June 27, 2025
Get better Champ
Justin Murphy
June 27, 2025
Mark Bader podcast brought me here. My 10 year old wrestler only trusts Ben’s advice. We need you Funky.
Evan Tiska
June 27, 2025
Praying for Ben, his wife and children. Learned of his situation from the Iowa Wrestling Forum, and we are all rooting for Ben! An incredible athlete, ambassador for the sport and a great human being.
Seth Hobart
June 27, 2025
Praying for Ben, Amy and family and thanking God for His provision and faithfulness through Jesus Christ.
Andrea Caldentey
June 27, 2025
Ayeee brotha, you have been a fighter your whole life. Keep fighting. God Bless You!
Johnny Crowley
June 27, 2025
Love you guys!
Cory Hodapp
June 27, 2025
Get well champ
James Barrell
June 27, 2025
God Bless.
Shane Doherty
June 27, 2025
One of the good ones… Hang in there, man
Dan Bohen
June 27, 2025
The world is a better place with you in it, Ben. Let’s keep it that way.
Timothy McFadin
June 26, 2025
This message is going to sound crazy but I don\'t know any other way to contact you all. I am terminally ill from several different issues. Due to the fact it\'s more that one health issue I will never be a candidate for life saving surgeries. If I have any organs that I can donate to u including my lungs I will gladly do so
Patricia Abshire
June 26, 2025
We’re praying for your recovery and strength for your family. Thank you for all you have given to the wrestling community!
Susan Rowling
June 26, 2025
Definitely Ben’s biggest fight hope he can pull through
Priest Kirk
June 26, 2025
I pray that the grace of God is able to get Ben and family through this hard time. We will continue to pray your family!
Luke Myrabo
June 26, 2025
Ben, let me preface this by saying I would give more if I could but I have a 3 kids as well and I ain't rich!
I first saw you wrestle when I was maybe in middle school in what I believe was your senior year NCAA finals match. Your style was just so FUNKY! As a pretty funky wrestler myself that was brilliant to see. It was unorthodox, technical, smart and tactful wrestling. Most of all it was a privilege and an inspiration to witness.
I remember sitting in a Buffalo wild wings full casual MMA fans when you fought Jorge Masvidal. The place erupted with "OH's" and cheers. I was so pissed. Screw that guy. 9 out of 10 times you win that fight in exactly the manner you told him it would happen in the pre fight.
As a fellow father of young children and married man with a beautiful wife you look at other men in a similar position as you and hope the best for them and their families. I'm sure you have experienced that. And now I look at you taking on this new battle and I know in my heart that it will be difficult for you and they're our numerous ways in which this could end poorly for you. But I know that you will fight because though I may not know you personally I know your heart it is the same as mine we are wrestlers we are warriors, we are fathers we are husbands we are friends and it is our job to fight not only for us but for those around us. Your life is in God's hands and only he knows how this will play out. We control what we can and pray about the rest. How long to see you on the mat again and to hear of your full recovery and one day see a story that you walked your daughters down the aisle and one day die at a ripe old age peacefully in the arms of your loving wife.
As long as you fight and never quit you can never lose.
Should you croak on us and your children will have seen their father look death in its eyes and say not today. They will have seen you desire with your entire soul to stay with them. As will your wife.
Hope you look like RoboCop when the doctors finish with you so we can get that Masvidal rematch.
My family's prayers are with you and your family.
Get well soon
Sincerely,
Sam
Samuel Taylor
June 26, 2025
Prayers for Ben and family
Bob and Kathi Legel
June 26, 2025
Praying for you and your family!
Eric Stancliff
June 26, 2025
This guy has given so much to youth wrestling and wrestling in general. I really hope he and his family are blessed with kindness.
Lou Rivera
June 26, 2025
I’m rooting for you Ben! May God give the strength to get through this. In Jesus name I pray. Amen!
Daniel Reyes
June 26, 2025
Good luck, Ben! Wishing you get that transplant and get healthy and on the mat again soon!
Chris Policicchio
June 26, 2025
Keep fighting Ben, the wrestling community is behind you. God bless.
Kevin Doyle
June 26, 2025
Hoping for the best for you and your family. Get well soon my friend.
Jesse Wotruba & Shannon Kane
Fox Plus Properties - Green Bay
Jesse Wotruba
June 26, 2025
The Wright Family is praying for you every day, Ben and Amy.
Linda, Woody, Pat, and Tom
Linda DohertyWright
June 26, 2025
Dear Ben, you've always been one of my all-time favourite fighters, not just for what you did in the cage, but for your incredible mindset, humour, and coaching style. I truly admire the way you approach life and adversity. I donated $250 to support your journey, and I’m sending you all my best wishes as you navigate this challenge. You've inspired so many of us, and I hope you feel all the love and support coming your way. Stay strong! We’re all behind you.
With respect and appreciation,
Kevin
Kevin Peng
June 26, 2025
Ben, I am praying for your recovery each day. I listened to each of the FRL episodes you were on and I always appreciated your insights and commentary. You have blessed the wrestling community so much and helped thousands of dads like myself to have a better perspective while coaching and leading sons and daughters in the sport. Thank you for all that you\'ve given. I hope that our contributions can help give a little piece of mind. Keep fighting the good fight!
Travis Blevins
June 26, 2025
I'm disabled can't afford much at all. I love the sport of wrestling and also what you have done for the sport also. My son wrestled for servel years. I also coached it in NC for a few years. Men like you need to be on this earth to teach and help grow others into wonderful people. You have a lot of life left to live and give back. So I pray everyday for you and your family. Amen God is great he has you .
James Scarborough III
June 26, 2025
Ben...I've followed you from your time at Mizzou. You have much more to do with your time in this world. I know you won't give in...keep fighting my friend! God speed...
Brad Cooper
June 26, 2025
Dear Ben
You've always been a champ, and I have really enjoyed your story so far - it feels relatable and normal to me as a regular, unexceptional human being. You of course, have always been exceptional - and long may that continue. As an MMA fan I always felt it would be very interesting to have you as one of the voices of the sport - so you better listen to what your doctors and family tell you, rest up, recover, and find your voice again so we can make the fight game funky again.
You gotta do it for your beautiful family - your boy Chase is doing so well! - and for yourself. I would say do it for the fans, but you don't owe us anything. Just get better fast, bring out the flip flops, and smile and wave at the next UFC event when they bring you out to celebrate your recovery and yet another victory.
When you retired I felt a bit strange, and thought that man, I feel like Ben has one more fight in him. As it turns out, you did indeed. Keep fighting man, you will not lose.
Best of luck. We want the funk.
Saurabh
Saurabh Mishra
June 26, 2025
I remember you from Wisconsin HS wrestling. I pray in Jesus name, God please heal Ben. Take care of his family. Comfort and strengthen his family. Help them not to be traumatized and afraid, but instead to rise up and trust you Jesus. Help them to trust that no matter what happens, you are with them and for them. Help them to know you. Please be their rest and their peace.
Nathan Glasbrenner
June 26, 2025
Ben,
You and your family are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Your strength, dedication, and heart have made a lasting impact, not just on the wrestling mat, but in the lives of our children. You’ve given them more than just skills; you’ve helped build their confidence, taught them resilience, and brought joy to their hearts.
The way you’ve led, encouraged, and believed in them has shaped who they are becoming.
Please know that we are lifting you up in prayer during this time. You are deeply appreciated, admired, and loved by so many. We’re standing with you, believing for peace, comfort, and healing.
Jo Skewes
June 26, 2025
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family!!!
Bryan Davidson
June 26, 2025
Ben changed a major sport in the coolest way possible. He’s a special person and deserves all the support in the world.
Brandon Hargreaves
June 26, 2025
We’re praying for you Ben!! This is the most importance fight you’ll ever have!!
Barbara Hucke
June 26, 2025
Get better soon, God Bless
Mark Dexter
June 26, 2025
Praying for you and your family!
The Lord’s hand is in all of this. May you have a speedy recovery, and to Jesus be all the glory! :)
Anonymous
June 26, 2025
Ben,
you’ve stepped into every kind of ring there is, but this one is different. This isn’t about belts or records. This is about will. About spirit. About what kind of man you really are when everything’s taken away, and you still fight.
And you’re still fighting. Still asking about wrestling scores. Still thinking like a coach when most people wouldn’t even know who they are anymore.
You’ve got an army behind you, Ben. Not fans, but believers. Because what you gave to this sport, to your students, to your family, wasn’t just talent. It was heart. And now it’s our turn to give it back to you.
Whatever this road looks like, you’re not walking it alone.
May God breathe strength into your lungs. Twice.
We’re with you all the way.
Bob S.
Bob S
June 26, 2025
Prayers for a speedy recovery, Ben!
Ryan Brosnahan
June 26, 2025
Keep fighting Ben and Family!
Tim, Sarah, Katelyn, and Matthew Poehnelt
Timothy Poehnelt
June 26, 2025
A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.
Keep sailing Ben.
Love, Hope & Prayers
Cory Engle
June 26, 2025
Praying for you.
Oscar
June 26, 2025
Don't sell his Bitcoin. Ben will be pissed after he recover.
Anonymous
June 26, 2025
This man is wrestling!!! We need more people like him in the world.
Godspeed and get well soon.
Anonymous
June 26, 2025
You deserve all good that comes your way Ben
Daniel Coady
June 26, 2025
Please help Ben, he is an outstanding person
Darren Scott
June 26, 2025
God bless you and return you to full health.
Mary O'Malley
June 26, 2025
Pull through champ!
Anonymous
June 26, 2025
Prayers to you and your family. We're poor people, but we gave what we could. Good luck champ.
Timothy Askins
June 26, 2025
Be strong Ben!
Pat Hanson
June 26, 2025
Jesus loves you all Ben Askren family. Praying for your healing
Paul Lightbody
June 26, 2025
Prayers for you Ben Askren.
Jared Johnson
June 26, 2025
Prayers from a Mizzou Wrestling fan.
Twitter Jenny
June 26, 2025
Sending love from La Crosse, WI. You got this Ben. Stay funky!
Zachary Denneau
June 25, 2025
God bless you and your family.
Richard McCauley II
June 25, 2025
You've got this Ben and family! Thank you for all you have done with AWA and camps to help our athletes improve as wrestlers and more importantly as young men and women. Thanks for helping our great sport of wrestling grow in WI and across the USA.
Coach Woz
June 25, 2025
Ben, wish you a speedy recovery. Thanks for everything you’ve done to grow the sport! God bless.
Matthew Feast
June 25, 2025
Wishing you continued strength and resilience on the road ahead.
Anonymous
June 25, 2025
You’ve got this! Sending love from KC!
Ashley Smith
June 25, 2025
Keep fighting!!!
Demitree Johnson
June 25, 2025
Ben You Got This & I will Keep Praying!!!
Danny Lilledahl
June 25, 2025
you can beat this one too just use your funk.
Bob Mayeri
June 25, 2025
I don't know Ben but am impressed by his ability to bring so much innovation to an age old sport.
Bill Flaherty
June 25, 2025
Praying for Ben, Amy, and family. Keep fighting, Ben!
Matthew Goldschmidt
June 25, 2025
Rooting for your recovery. If anyone’s tough enough to beat this, it’s you Ben.
Ryan Sonderegger
June 25, 2025
Pulling for you, Ben. Keep fighting!
Anthony Constantino
June 25, 2025
We miss you Ben and look forward to getting you back.
Beal Family
June 25, 2025
Continued prayers to you Ben! YOU GOT THIS
Teague Moore
June 25, 2025
Ben,
I have been. Fan of yours since my days as a high school wrestler in Chippewa Falls (graduated the year after you) watching you compete back then all the way through the UFC has been a blessing, and I’d like to thank you for everything you’ve done for me and wrestling/fighting as a whole. I know you’re gonna kick out, it’s just a matter of when!
Tyler Franz
June 25, 2025
There is nothing that Ben Askren can’t do, so let’s beat this setback with a 100% recovery, especially since you have the Lord on your side !
Cesar Callan
June 25, 2025
Hey, been asking and family. I’m a young wrestler, A senior in high school looking to wrestle for the university of Pembroke I just wanted to help Ben out. And I wanna thank Ben for his contribution to wrestling.
Jordan Valentine
June 25, 2025
Hope you find the help you need Ben. Love your influence on the sport and praying for you and your family.
Adam A Breedlove
June 25, 2025
Sending positive vibes your way!
Tracy Olnhausen
June 25, 2025
Praying for you Ben and your family. God Bless!
Anonymous
June 25, 2025
Thoughts and Prayers for a speedy recovery.
Nathan Buttorff
June 25, 2025
Damn it all, get well soon! You have the whole wrestling world in your corner!
Adam Rusch
June 25, 2025
Get Well Funky we're pulling for you big time
MIZ-ZOU
Jarod Patten
June 25, 2025
I've got my bull horns up imaginarily
Craig Keefover
June 25, 2025
Best wishes in your recovery.
Donald Vondruska
June 25, 2025
Lifting you up in prayer daily to our Great Healer. He is in this and with Ben. Amy, you are a beautiful, grace-filled woman representing Him in everything that is happening right now. Be strong and courageous. ❤️
Ann Saab
June 25, 2025
All the love to Ben!
Kate, Jim, Mason, Declab Moody
June 25, 2025
keep fighting ben! <3
Arash Ferdowsi
June 25, 2025
Thoughts and prayers to Ben and family.
Anonymous
June 25, 2025
We're all praying for you and your family Ben!! Wishing you the best!!
Matt Smith
June 25, 2025
Praying for you Ben!!
Dominic Pullano
June 25, 2025
You got this Ben!
Zach & Katy LePoidevin
June 25, 2025
You’re an inspiration, Ben - we’re in your corner.
My best, Robbie.
Robbie Coleman
June 25, 2025
The Tomaszewski Family is thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Sending positive thoughts and prayers for a healthy lung transplant and full recovery.
Sarah Tomaszewski
June 25, 2025
Thinking and praying so hard.
Lauren Hoelz
June 25, 2025
Our family sends our love and prayers to the Askren family during this difficult time. We send our best wishes for Ben to get the medical treatment he needs for a full recovery. Love, The Leane Family
Lori Leane
June 25, 2025
Will always be grateful for the one on one cradle clinic you gave me at U of M summer camp. Get well soon Ben, praying for you big time.
Jonathan White
June 25, 2025
One of the most impressive people I've come across. Been following you for 21 years. After you whooped up on Roger Kish, I fell in love. Stud. Fight Ben
Anonymous
June 25, 2025
Hoping for the best for you and your family Ben.
From Michigan
David Bussell
June 25, 2025
You got this Askren fam!
ShucknGo
david magallanes
June 25, 2025
We love you Ben
Robert Ranvillle
June 25, 2025
I think it was roughly 25 year ago I stepped on the mat against Ben. And people asked if I had wrestled him when they hear my age. So I have to tell them the story that I had him on his back for a second then he got mad and whooped my ass across the mat. But I still go to the high school wrestling room and we have a few wrestling that train at you academy one headed to Wisconsin and one is headed to Michigan. You and your brother do great things for all these kids and I want you to continue. In mma, jiu-jitsu, boxing, and especially wrestling no one wants to be on their back staring at lights. So I hope you still have that same fight I remember to get off your and keep wooping someone's ass. God bless ben prayers to you
Mike prochaska
June 25, 2025
X from NC
Xavier Najar
June 25, 2025
Best of luck, Ben. Pulling for you from Massachusetts.
Brad Harris
June 25, 2025
get well soon. we\'re all rooting for you! Will keep praying for you as well.
Chad Collyer
June 25, 2025
To a champion on and off the mat
John Dale
June 25, 2025
God bless you and your family
Jeff Ritter
June 25, 2025
Prayers for you brother!
Anonymous
June 25, 2025
Ben and Amy,
Our family has been praying for you and your family every day.
Romans 15:13
The Kozaks
June 25, 2025
You are in my thoughts and prayers Ben. Wishing for the best possible recovery
Anonymous
June 25, 2025
Ben,
Wishing the best for you and your family during this difficult time. Im confident you will make a fast recovery. All the fans and wrestlers in the Hawkeye Nation are pulling for you!
Kent Groves
June 25, 2025
Ben and family:
We are praying for you and believing for a miraculous recovery.
Deb Pokel
June 25, 2025
Praying for Ben and the family.
Devin Siddoway
June 25, 2025
I go way to the 70’s and was unconventional, crazy throws and cradles, when I watched Ben in college I thought, God I wish I had seen this in my era, been coached or rolled with someone like Ben, shaggy spirit animal with original takes and thinking. I got a little mad with some differing views on our modern society but never lost respect for this guy. I know perfect outcome and balance, vitality and long family life for Ben !
Kevin Roesch
June 25, 2025
Powerfully impact full man, God bless you and your family
Chuck Vento
June 25, 2025
Keep fighting and stay strong Ben. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
thomas trovato
June 25, 2025
You’re a warrior Ben! Sending love support and prayers to you and your lovely family!
Brittany Bray
June 25, 2025
Shout out to Ben, Amy & family. May God bless you with peace, love, and all the helpful angels you need as you move through this process. You all will be in my prayers. Funky STRONG! Much love ❤️
Anonymous
June 25, 2025
I have never met you, but I respect all you do for the wrestling community. Be Strong! My prayers are with you and your family!
Craig Mikus
June 25, 2025
Get well Ben. We’re all pulling for you.
Kane Mizuno
June 25, 2025
Keep fighting Ben! You’ve inspired so many young wrestlers to be the best they can be both on the mat and in life. We’re all praying and rooting for you.
Patrick Gibson
June 25, 2025
We will see you on the mat soon Ben!!!
William Diemel
June 25, 2025
Flo wrestling introduced me to Ben and his AWA. I\'m 78 but still a133lb-er at heart. Good luck Ben and Amy and the girls.
Christopher Fenger, Old Lyme CT
June 25, 2025
Prayers for Ben and his family.
Brandon Bazzoli
June 25, 2025
Keep fighting Ben! You have been a great leader in wrestling and in life! Pennsylvania supporting you!
Darin Whitesl
June 25, 2025
Praying for you and your family, Ben. You’re an inspiration to so many.
Taylor Ronan
June 25, 2025
Get well soon, Funky
Griffin Blazi
June 25, 2025
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry and Melissa Simons
June 25, 2025
Get Well!!
Randy Michaels
June 25, 2025
Keep fighting Ben
Cameron Drugich
June 25, 2025
Pull through this Ben! You have done so much for other people and are one of the most selfless people i have ever seen. Looking forward to seeing you back to your old self and know you will get through this. Much love, Ryan
RYAN MAUS
June 24, 2025
Wrestling community is eternally grateful ! Get well soon brother!!
Matthew Curreri
June 24, 2025
Thank you
Anonymous
June 24, 2025
Praying for you Ben. Blessings!
John Lawley
June 24, 2025
We are sending love. and strength. Let's go, Ben. Let's get through this. You got this.
Mac Danzig
June 24, 2025
We love you, Ben. Let\'s get through this.
Mac Danzig
June 24, 2025
Thank you for being the most entertaining wrestler I’ve ever seen. Without you I may have stopped watching wrestling. You’ll beat this like you’ve beaten everything else!!! Thank you
Anonymous
June 24, 2025
Keep fighting Ben, you’ve got this!
Praying for you and can’t wait to see you mat-side.
Jack Lubinski
Jenny Lubinski
June 24, 2025
Rooting for you Funky, keep fighting!
Mislav Scuric
June 24, 2025
Keep fighting, Ben! You got this!
Jamie Lipitz
June 24, 2025
Ben keep fighting!
Dawn Yde
Connie and Sally
Dawn Yde
June 24, 2025
We love you Ben, you got this
Gantry Gantry
June 24, 2025
I'll never will forget time at the Ironman wrestling camp at concordia when Ben went on rant about how soccer players are big baby's it was so funny thoughts prayers hope you get through this.
Maxwell Stahnke
June 24, 2025
Fighter ❤️
Danielle Komater
June 24, 2025
You got this Ben.
Joshua Valenti
June 24, 2025
Pulling for you. Good luck in your recovery.
Kevin Peterson
June 24, 2025
Praying daily for you and your family Ben. Even though I have never met you in person, you have been a great inspiration to me through your writing, talk shows, athletic career and example of how to have a positive impact on others.
Kraig Kottenstette
June 24, 2025
I was diagnosed with lung cancer when I was 43 years old. Had my right upper lobe removed. I’ve been able to make an almost full recovery. If I can do it Ben can definetly do it. I’ve rooted him in wrestling and MMA. This is just another fight. I’ll be rooting for him this time around as well.
Curtis Cole
June 24, 2025
Praying for you
Anonymous
June 24, 2025
Get well soon! God bless!
Anthony Viramontes
June 24, 2025
Praying for the best Ben. Looking for you to bounce back strong. Someone needs to keep Pyles straight on FRL. Get well soon.
Christopher Tibbitts
June 24, 2025
Keep fighting Ben!!
Timothy Roberts
June 24, 2025
May God Bless You and your Family
Randal Horman
June 24, 2025
Hope you and your family stay strong Ben!
Phillip Steiner
June 24, 2025
God Bless you and heal up soon!
Paul Zuleta
June 24, 2025
We are praying for you, your family and all the staff!
Scott and Carrie Canatsey
June 24, 2025
Rooting for you Ben.
Karna Jani
June 24, 2025
Thanks for all you have done for the wrestling community. Especially for advocating for kids being allowed to be kids and not competing or grinding to hard too soon. You have improved our sport.
Scott Briechle
June 24, 2025
God\'s speed in your journey to recovery Ben.
Gary De Cew
June 24, 2025
Hang in there, Ben. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Thomas Orsay
June 24, 2025
Big fan of Ben. I'm an old high school wrestler who really appreciates all he has done for wrestling. I know nobody will fight harder and find a way to get out of this very difficult position. Praying for Ben and his family!
Chris Crowley
June 24, 2025
We are rooting for you Ben!
Mark Hammond
June 24, 2025
I have seen Ben dozens of times at different competitions, I haven't really met him though. I can see him in his flip flops on a Friday coaching a youth sports tournament, then see him the next day on TV coaching the world team trials. He doesn't care about your age or ability, he helps everyone.
Eric Deaton
June 24, 2025
❤️
Andre Lamontagne
June 24, 2025
GOD BLESS BEN AND THE FAMILY
Anonymous
June 24, 2025
Thank you Ben for everything you've given to the wrestling community - putting the Chin in China is still one of the best marketing campaigns ever.
Brandon Lozdoski
June 24, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mad respect for everything you have accomplished and how you give back to the sport.
Paul Goodman
June 24, 2025
Keep fighting Ben
God Bless
Rob Seppi
June 24, 2025
We love you very much. Dad & Lisa
Anonymous
June 24, 2025
Wishing you a speedy recovery. We Love you Ben! Thank you for what you do for the wrestling community!
Anonymous
June 24, 2025
Ben’s the man. Happy to chip in for an awesome dude! Speedy recovery home-boy.
Ryan Reggiani
June 24, 2025
May God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ heal you so that you may be a father to your children. I love listening to you and DC argue about MMA and nonsense and bitcoin.
Anonymous
June 24, 2025
God Bless You and your family Ben
Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery
John Guastella Jr
June 24, 2025
Always enjoyed watching you on the mat and on Flo. Pray for your complete recovery.
Donald Myers
June 24, 2025
Praying for a quick recovery.
Anonymous
June 24, 2025
When my son was in elementary school in Columbia, MO he wrestled with the Mizzou Club team. We used to see Ben up there and he was very nice to the kids. There are a lot of people out there in the public that aren't very nice and Ben was. My son is now a grown man and a really good person for what wrestling did for him. Ben is in our thoughts and prayers.
JASON COX
June 24, 2025
Wishing you the speediest of recovery. You can do this.
Barb Shaver
June 24, 2025
To a Friend, mentor and gify to the world. I pray for you everyday.
Mike Rakowiecki
Mike Rakowiecki
June 24, 2025
Praying for a full recovery.
Jon Houttekier
June 24, 2025
Ben I’m praying for you so hard right now! I recently had a bad battle with pneumonia which landed me in the ICU for 3 weeks and I had to be life support twice! I’m praying you get through this man!
Niko Rodriquez
June 24, 2025
Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers and hoping for a full recovery.
Sandy Caby
June 24, 2025
Prayers and positive vibes to Ben and family!
Emily Dixon
June 24, 2025
Hugs & prayers to Ben & his family.
Jerry & Sally Lewis
June 24, 2025
We are wishing you a rapid and full recovery.
Jason and John Cook
June 23, 2025
Blessings to you.
Anonymous
June 23, 2025
Amy, Ben and family,
My prayers are with you and your family. Ben, keep up the fight, you have so many people supporting you!
Love to all of you,
Brenda Komater
Brenda Komater
June 23, 2025
Hoping and praying for the best. God bless man, Jesus loves you. Will be praying on my knees again for you tonight
Coban Abrego
June 23, 2025
Thank you for everything you've done for young kids and wrestling!
Francis Geck
June 23, 2025
You are a good man. The real difference you have made with so many lives is leading by example. Good luck and hang in there!
Brandon Prescott
June 23, 2025
Luke 8:50
Scott Otto
June 23, 2025
Sending love, strength, and prayers to the Askren family! We are pulling for you, Ben!
Dlobik Family
June 23, 2025
Sending love, strength, and prayers to the Askren family!
Dlobik Family
June 23, 2025
Praying for your recovery Ben.
ADAM Nasadowski
June 23, 2025
Praying for you and your family
GERARD D'AMBROSIO
June 23, 2025
Praying for your full recovery, buddy!!!
Nicolas Roye
June 23, 2025
The Wiles family is praying for you all.
Dustin Wiles
June 23, 2025
To Ben en and familt...Prayers for a recovery to full heal5h.
God Speed,
Strphen
Stephen Arrigo
June 23, 2025
Thoughts and prayers for a magnificent warrior God bless you and your family
Jason Baker
June 22, 2025
Continued prayers for the entire Askren family
Randy and Dottie Forrester
June 22, 2025
Dear Lord... Heal this man and spare his family from anymore pain.
Brian Smith
June 22, 2025
Ben - keep fighting brother! God is in control and has plans for you. Amy and family, you all are in my prayers during this difficult time. Jesus is watching over you all and guiding you.
Andrew Jankowski
June 22, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ben and family. G & K Demarest
Geoff Demarest
June 22, 2025
God bless you and your family brother. We will be praying you and yours.
Daniel Makin
June 22, 2025
Thinking of and praying for you and your family. Ben has an amazing impact on the community!
Ron and Hope Hodges
June 22, 2025
Keep fighting Ben…God has big plans for you!
Erik and Erin Miller
June 22, 2025
Your the Best Ben MH
Marcia Hover
June 22, 2025
Praying!
Douglas Berry
June 22, 2025
Prayers for fast recovery!
D CB
June 22, 2025
Best Wishes Ben. I hope you have a speedy and succesful recovery.
Don Hale
President/Wisconsin Chapter NWHOF
2005 Member George Martin Wisconsin Hall of Fame
2022 Member National Wrestling Hall of Fame Wisconsin Chapter
Don Hale
June 22, 2025
I’m a very good friend of Amber’s mother, Susanna Leivens. Susanna informed me of Ben’s medical condition and has been updating me on his progress over the past few weeks. Although I am not acquainted with Ben and his family, I wanted to help contribute to their ever mounting medical bills. I will keep Ben in my prayers for his continued recovery.
Linda
Linda Irwin
June 22, 2025
Praying for you and your family.
Andrew Krcatovich
June 22, 2025
Get well soon Champ!
Benjamin Brandt
June 22, 2025
May God Bless you (and your sweet family), and completely heal you, as you continue to teach and support young athletes!
Anonymous
June 22, 2025
Wishing you God Speed recovery
Gunar and Leslie Gruenke
June 22, 2025
Ben, Thank you for all you’ve done. We’re with you and your family during this next fight.
Anonymous
June 22, 2025
Speedy recovery champ, thank you for everything you do for the fighting and wrestling community
Anonymous
June 22, 2025
Good luck and God bless
Rik Hill
June 22, 2025
stay strong.
gabriella roman
June 22, 2025
Sending love from Southern California. Ben, you’ve inspired wrestlers far beyond the mats of Wisconsin — your impact reaches all corners of the country. Wishing strength, healing, and hope. Grateful for all you’ve given us, and standing with you now.
Edgar Carrasco
June 22, 2025
You can do this Ben.
Dino Del Mastro
June 22, 2025
Hope is alive & well. Keep the faith, many are praying for you. Fight the good fight, we’re pulling for you!
David Gilson
June 22, 2025
Get well soon
Michael Vance
June 22, 2025
Get well soon Ben.
Jon
June 22, 2025
Praying for you all ❤️
Vicki & Keith Malone
June 22, 2025
Thoughts & prayers for strength & healing.
Richard Cassidy
June 22, 2025
Thoughts and prayers for strength & healing.
Dick Cassidy
June 22, 2025
Ben, Amy, and Askren kiddos,
Our family is praying for you daily! May the peace of Christ which surpasses all understanding be with you all.
Jacob Conner
June 22, 2025
Praying for your speedy recovery!!
Sara McMann
June 22, 2025
Sending love and healing prayers from the (Hance) Waugh Family. ❤️
Lori Hance Waugh
June 21, 2025
Thank you for being a legend. Praying for you and your family.
Anonymous
June 21, 2025
Thanks for the memories and good luck. Hope this helps. My family is rooting for you and yours.
drew assoon
June 21, 2025
We believe in you Ben!
Anonymous
June 21, 2025
Praying you and your family. Keep strong.
David Gaulden
June 21, 2025
We are all praying for you Ben. Keep fighting brother!!!
Jason Waid
June 21, 2025
Hang in there, Ben, you\'ve got this!
Rodney Nguyen
June 21, 2025
Keep fighting Ben.
Mitch Williams
June 21, 2025
I hope you get back to your family Ben.
Anthony Davis
June 21, 2025
Get well Ben.
Aaron Goff
June 21, 2025
Get well soon Ben! Sending this donation in gratitude of your student Tristan Steldt who you helped to achieve so many wrestling goals! Thank you so much his grandparents, David and MaryJean Kwallek
MaryJean Kwallek
June 21, 2025
Sending love and prayers for healing. Keeping you all close in our thoughts,
Amy (Bader) Meier & Family
Amy Meier
June 21, 2025
Prayers for healing and strength to Ben, his wife, and kids.
Ken Kitch
June 21, 2025
God Speed Ben! Get better quick!
Joachim Riley
June 21, 2025
Get better Ben! God speed to recovery….
Life of Riley
June 21, 2025
I associate Ben Askren with my early Bellator memories and he's on of the people I associate with Bellator. I also admire how he doesn't let the losses in his career define him and burden him. Hope for the best for him.
Eric Hamidi
June 21, 2025
I and my Mother are praying for you Ben, and I am thinking of you and your family a lot. may the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all through this challenging, but not impossible to get through time! because with God all things are possible. and the Lord sees all.
Dustin
June 21, 2025
May God bless your family.
Nelson Valdez
June 21, 2025
Thank you for the impact you’ve made in wrestling, mma, but most of all in the lives of your family, friends, and all the lives you’ve touched.
Justin Wren
June 21, 2025
C\'mon Ben
Robbe Scheldeman
June 21, 2025
Keep fighting Ben and family!
Anonymous
June 21, 2025
I’ll be continuing praying for ya’ll
Isaias Hernandez
June 21, 2025
We are praying for you and your whole family, Ben!
Laura Sanko
June 21, 2025
God Bless you & your family! Keep fighting!
Anonymous
June 21, 2025
Praying for Ben and family.
Mark and Kathi Oppold
June 21, 2025
No one can fight like a fighter.
Shannon Lorenzen
June 21, 2025
Praying for you, Ben! Keep fighting!
Shelly Metcalf
June 21, 2025
Stay strong
Alejandro Rizo
June 21, 2025
Get well soon man!
Ed Ts
June 21, 2025
With you!
Frederick Lowe
June 21, 2025
Let's go Ben!
James Fownes
June 21, 2025
Keep fighting, Ben!
Kevin Iole
June 21, 2025
Good luck Ben!
Ryan Cooper
June 21, 2025
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever should believe in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18
“For the wages of sin is death, the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
Remain Faithful
June 21, 2025
Speedy recovery brother
Kevin Clinton
June 21, 2025
Hope Ben Recovers, I always liked him.
joseph Wolf
June 21, 2025
My Uncle recieved a heart transplant as is doing fine, you can do this Ben!
Praying for you and your family!
Ryan Hurley
June 21, 2025
I know $10 isn’t much but hoping for a speedy recovery. You mean a lot to many people keep fighting like you always do!
Andrew Christy
June 21, 2025
Praying for you and your family.
Nancy Krieger
June 21, 2025
We love the Askren family. We’re with you now and always. Looking forward to many more years of doing life together.
Charles Wiza
June 21, 2025
Praying for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery
Marc Crawford
June 21, 2025
I have no doubts you will pull through this Ben. Strength and love to you and your family.
Chris and Kaye Knop
June 21, 2025
Ben, you've given so much to everyone your life has touched, and to so many you don't even know about.
I wish you many years of health, love, and happiness.
Dee Hon
June 21, 2025
Such a great and impactful person. Get well soon stud!
Kyle Middleton
June 21, 2025
I wish you the best and I hope you make a swift recovery! God Bless
Ben Coates
June 21, 2025
Ben and family. I don’t know you but I’ve had the honor of listening to your interviews and impact on wrestling. You sir are an inspiration for all.
Ernie Demers
June 21, 2025
For a man that is an all around teacher, coach, mentor, husband, dad, ambassador and wrestler and friend. It\'s only the second period, you have a whole period to go before you advance to the next round winning is the next goal. Minute by minute until you Conquer this opponent and finish as survivor and champion. I have total faith in you!!!!
Tom Fitzgerald
June 21, 2025
We're praying for you Ben. Thank you for your service to many Joshua 1:9
GREG THOMAS
June 21, 2025
God bless you Ben. I was a wrestler, and now my five year old son is a wrestler. You're in our prayers.
Brandon Meszaros
June 21, 2025
I’m from Two Rivers Wisconsin and grew up with some very successful wrestlers that you helped coach. I know the impact you’ve had on them and how important you are to the wrestling community. I’ve loved Wrestling and MMA since I was young and me and my family always rooted for you. Stay Strong.
Devin Wachowski
June 21, 2025
God be with Ben and his family
Joseph Bastardi
June 21, 2025
Your Tiger Style family is praying for you!
Anonymous
June 21, 2025
You can win this fight! Keep fighting and trust in Christ the savior of the world ☦️
Anonymous
June 21, 2025
Praying for you guys. The wrestling community loves you!
Matt C
June 21, 2025
Wrestling families support each other. Prayers are sent.
Anonymous
June 21, 2025
Let’s go champ. Heal fast God has a bigger purpose for you!
Todd Wendell
June 21, 2025
We have never met but your story touched my heart. I wish you the best. May God bless you and your family always.
Anonymous
June 21, 2025
Pulling for you and your family, Ben. Get well.
Anonymous
June 21, 2025
We continue to pray daily for the Askren family! Keep fighting, Ben!!
Love, The Smercheks
Jordy and Newt Smerchek
June 21, 2025
Praying for you Ben and your family,
James 5:15 and their prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the lord will make them well.
Matt Gille
June 21, 2025
A Champion’s next opponent isn’t always on the mat. Godspeed Ben Askren!
Chad Crow
June 21, 2025
I love the Askren family. I look up to Ben and I'm 16 years older than he is.
Greg Warren
June 21, 2025
Wishing you the best from a wrestling fan and Lehigh '73 alum.
Ken Klein
June 21, 2025
Sending love to the whole Askren family. You’re the toughest, Ben. Keep your unwavering faith and persistence through this fight ❤️
Jamie Burbick
June 21, 2025
Pulling for Ben and his family!!!
Brad Bowles
June 20, 2025
Ben, We have been praying for you and your family. God is faithful.
Pete DeLaRosa
June 20, 2025
Stay Strong, sending positive vibes and prayers!
Mark Barnhill
June 20, 2025
Keep fighting! Prayers to Ben, his family and friends.
Bryan Bliven
June 20, 2025
Praying every day for Ben and the Askren Family!
Tyler Reed
June 20, 2025
Praying for Ben and Family. Our heart breaks for everything you’re going through. You are in our thoughts and prayers for a quick and full recovery.
- Ethan Brooks
Ethan Brooks
June 20, 2025
The Kemper Family is praying for Ben to return to his family in good health and spirits! Sending all our love your way! LOVE, Kyle, Brittany, Bowen, Sequoia, Charlie & Ayla
Brittany Kemper
June 20, 2025
Ben God Bless your caregivers & your family. You got this!
Lawrence allen
June 20, 2025
Thanks Ben for being a wonderful role model and
Inspiration for our grandsons (Mason and Declan). Praying for your recovery.
Jan and Mike Theisen
June 20, 2025
#AskrenStrong.
Anonymous
June 20, 2025
Officiated many of his matches over the years. Always fun and funky.
Jay Braccini
June 20, 2025
Praying for all the best for Ben and his family.
Devoll Sino
June 20, 2025
Keep fighting!
Anonymous
