Headlocks & Hearts is a Tag Team Partnership of Pro-Wrestlers and Communities, Committed to Making a Difference, while spotlighting the positive aspects of professional wrestling.
Our collective strength is harnessed for a common cause: to empower and uplift the youth while making meaningful contributions to the Las Vegas community.
Our commitment is action-driven. We host free shows for foster youths that create magical memories, mobilize fundraising efforts for various noble causes, open doors to aspiring wrestlers through scholarships to train at our wrestling academy, and wholeheartedly engage in mentoring and volunteering for community outreach in the Vegas Valley.
We are here to champion the story of progress, resilience, and collective impact, both within the wrestling ring and throughout the community we proudly serve.
When you see an opportunity to make a difference, tag us in!
As an organization, our focus remains unwavering on not only making a difference here in the present , but we're also committed to shaping a brighter future. Here are a few upcoming initiatives we're excited to launch as we grow.
"Hip Toss Hunger" is our dedicated effort to combat hunger in our community. We organize fundraisers and food drives to provide essential nourishment to those in need. Our goal is to make a tangible impact in the fight against hunger and ensure that no one goes to bed on an empty stomach.
"Bear Hug Bullying" is our anti-bullying campaign designed to combat the widespread issue of bullying. Our mission is not only to stop bullying but also to understand that most bullies act out because they, too, need love and support. By fostering empathy, we aim to create a safer, more compassionate world for all.
"Leg Drop Illiteracy" is our passionate endeavor to combat illiteracy. We organize book drives and reading programs, all aimed at nurturing a love for reading and promoting literacy among the younger generation.
One of our key initiatives, "Clothesline Cancer," is dedicated to organizing fundraisers that support cancer research and provide aid to those facing the challenging battle against cancer. Together, we strive to make a difference in the lives of those affected by this disease.
I've always been a dreamer. As a kid, Santa was real, the Tooth Fairy was real, and Pro-Wrestling...was real. It was my first love. I still remember the many magical moments I had as a kid, watching it with my grandpa and two brothers. I was utterly obsessed with the larger-than-life characters, the over-the-top storylines, and the superhero-like athleticism.
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The beautiful thing about being a child is the ability to let your imagination run wild, to dream big without limits. Watching wrestling allowed me to do just that. But as we get older, something tragic happens. We stop believing. We stop believing that anything is possible, we stop believing that superheroes exist, and the saddest part is, we often stop believing in ourselves.
That's why I created Headlocks & Hearts™ - to reach the youth, to inspire and empower them to follow their dreams, and to ensure they never stop believing they can be anything they want to be. This project is not about me; it's about community, passion, purpose, and, above all, it's about LOVE.
My goal for this organization is simple but profound: to help as many people as possible believe bigger and achieve bigger. It's about making a lasting difference, one that transcends generations. Please join me in bringing this dream to life, in nurturing the imagination of the next generation, and in making a difference in as many lives as possible.
And that's...the Difference.
Sincerely,
David "The Difference" Lawson
Founder/Director of Difference Making