Coach Tony Orozco, "Silverback Tony", is a legend in the Houston MMA scene. Tony is larger than life, outspoken and hilarioius, caring, and technical. He loves to teach and share the joy of his art.
He's helped start the careers of numerous UFC and MMA fighters, but cares just as much for the average student trying to learn self defense or lose weight.
Now he has a very serious stomach problem, which is costing thousands to treat.
Here's a GoFundMe site set up by his friend and fellow coach, Tom Dinklage. Every little (and big) bit helps!
https://www.gofundme.com/silverbacktony
More on the situation: Tony has had to be rushed to the emergency room twice in the last month and spent the night in the hospital last night. He's lost 40 pounds over the past few months.
The medical bills are piling up and (like most coaches) he doesn't have health insurance to cover it.
More on Tony:
http://www.thecagedoor.net/media/interview-tony-orozco/
http://www.txmma.com/exclusive-my-in-depth-conversation-with-tony-orozco-of-silverback-fight-club-on-the-eve-of-his-ixfa-fight-versus-shawn-machado/