Former Rapids Wrestler, Jake Coates, was in a very serious car accident.  He sustained some severe head injuries as well as spinal injuries.  As of right now he remains in ICU  at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.   For more information go to the "Guestbook" for regular updates from Kathy Benitz.  The Wrestling Club has set up an account in Jakes name at the Wood County National Bank in Wisconsin Rapids, WI for anyone wishing to support the Coates family with cash donations.  Just stop by any WCNB location and ask to make a deposit in the "Jake Coates Fund". If you are unable to get to one of the bank locations but would still like to make a donation you can email benitz@calemax.com and make arrangements to do so.  These donations  will be used by the Coates family for various expenses during this time of need. (Medical expenses, long term care needs, lost wages, gas/travel expenses, meals, etc.) This situation has turned their lives upside down and will most certainly have economic impacts. Also, The wrestling family will be starting a raffle to help the Coates family, we have received a few nice donations to be raffled off and are looking for a few more, if anyone would like to donate a prize please email Scott or Paula Tesch at teschps@wctc.net or call and leave a message at 424-4864. If you are unable to help out financially, please keep Jake and his family in your thoughts and prayers.  Prayer can be a powerful thing and will certainly help Jake and his family get through this.