Takedown the Tumor Youth Wrestling Tournament

10/17/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! It’s time to Takedown the Tumor! Join us December 6 for the 2026 Takedown the Tumor Youth Wrestling Tournament!

All proceeds benefit childhood brain cancer research. Wrestle. Fundraise. Make a difference! Sign up to fundraise and start working toward awesome incentives, including a FREE registration fee, Takedown swag, Beats headphones, RUDIS, and a 2-hour camp with Husker Wrestling for the top fundraising club/team!

👉 Register to wrestle and start fundraising today: bit.ly/4n2eqNH

10/07/2026

SAVE THE DATE for the 5th Annual Takedown the Tumor Youth Wrestling Tournament! We are excited to host this year's tournament on Sunday, December 6 at Gretna East High School! Proceeds from this tournament benefit childhood brain cancer research! Click here for details on the event and learn how to wrestle for free and earn cool Takedown gear! https://bit.ly/4n2eqNH

10/03/2026

We are so sad to hear about the passing of Dave Walton, and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Dave served as the head official each year at the Takedown the Tumor tournament. We are grateful for the time and dedication he gave to our event and to the wrestling community.

12/15/2025

Special thanks to everyone who helped make the 4th Annual Takedown the Tumor Youth Wrestling Tournament an incredible success! 💪🤼‍♂️ We’re proud to see the wrestling community come together to make a real impact for kids fighting brain cancer.

"Takedown the Tumor is the perfect example of what happens when a community rallies behind kids who need us. Seeing more than 600 young athletes compete, not just for medals, but for a mission, reminds us why this work matters. Every dollar raised helps push research forward and gives hope to families facing childhood brain cancer." -Kylie Dockter, Team Jack Executive Director

Save the date: Next year’s Takedown takes place Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Read more about this year’s impact in the article below.

Team Jack's Takedown the Tumor was held in Papillion, Nebraska on December 7 and raised $85,000 for childhood brain cancer research.

12/11/2025

Here is the link to the Takedown store to purchase singlets, hoodies, fight shorts and the leftover t-shirts! Please read the details on the page before ordering! Store closes tomorrow at noon, Friday, December 11!

12/08/2025

Thank you OMAWA-Omaha Metro Area Wrestling Association for your help with the Takedown! We are grateful for your support!

12/08/2025

Thank you KETV NewsWatch 7 for covering the Takedown!

The tournament has raised over $200,000 for brain cancer research.

12/08/2025

Lost and found!! if you recognize, please message me. 

12/08/2025

Thank you to 6 News WOWT for the great story!!

12/06/2025

Check out the Takedown the Tumor Fundraising Leaderboard! These young wrestlers are crushing it, raising funds for pediatric brain cancer research and earning cool Takedown swag! To view the full list and to make a donation to help them reach their goals, click here: https://bit.ly/3CGHb0P.