Wrestle With Purpose: An Evening with Ben Kjar
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Join us for an inspiring evening with Ben Kjar, NCAA Division I Wrestling All-American, motivational speaker, and star of the award-winning documentary STANDOUT: The Ben Kjar Story.
Ben’s story follows his journey from facing adversity and bullying as a child born with Crouzon syndrome to becoming a champion wrestler and advocate for embracing what makes each of us different. Ben will share his powerful message of resilience, determination, and living with purpose, with lessons that extend far beyond the wrestling mat.
This special community event is open to wrestlers, coaches, families, and community members. Whether you’re part of the wrestling community or simply looking for an inspiring evening, we invite you to join us!
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Doors open at 6:00 PM Pine Creek High School Auditorium 10750 Thunder Mountain Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80908 (Pine Creek High School)
The event is sponsored by The Arc Pikes Peak Region and hosted by Pine Creek High School. RSVPs are appreciated: RSVP for Wrestle With Purpose
Come hear Ben’s story, connect with the Colorado Springs wrestling community, and discover what it means to Wrestle With Purpose.