June 2, 2026
Jester family commits $1 million to Blacksburg wrestling
The largest cash contribution in program history establishes a challenge to match it by May 2027.
Dave and Heidi Jester of Virginia Beach have committed a landmark $1 million philanthropic gift, the largest cash contribution in program history.
The gift establishes the Match the Million campaign, a challenge to the wrestling community to match the $1 million contribution by May 2027.
Funds support elite international training and competition, world-class coaches and training partners, and the nutrition and recovery resources athletes need to reach peak performance.
