On the Mat: Brandon Sorensen's Battle with Cancer | Iowa | B1G Wrestling

Four-time All-American and beloved former Hawkeye wrestler Brandon Sorensen is facing the fight of his life - though he's not doing it alone. Diagnosed in late-November with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Sorensen continues to tirelessly battle the disease thanks to financial and emotional backing from the entire Iowa Wrestling community.
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[@Timmyskills]

Brandon Sorenson, if you read this message. Dont you ever give up, theres more people than you know rooting for you. Young and old. I hope this message finds you well. Love from a wrestling fan

[@joshmorris4811]

This is the content I needed to see. Get well soon

[@mrob456]

Get Well Young man. Keep up the fight.

[@fishingwithdog258]

Hey Brandon! Keep fighting brother! It was an honor watching you wrestle, no matter who it was you always came to battle and put it on the line. I know you will do the same to beat this! Prayers to you and your family❤️

[@xenonmaster6668]

Fishing With Dog His best matches honestly are against Zain Retherford. Those matches were Zain’s Retherford’s probably his best matches yet.

[@matthewhusler5369]

This Penn State fan supports you, cause it's a wrestling thing, and that's what wrestlers do, we take care of each other.

[@lifeofbhomb7264]

I was recently diagnosed with a Similar type of blood cancer and I cant believe how far I've come! It is beatable brother, prayers from my family to yours. Stay strong!

[@maximusmock]

Brandon you can beat this! Be strong. Keep fighting! Praying for you.

[@dohcsmr1175]

From a Penn State Loyalist and wrestling Fan I have no doubt you will represent yourself, Iowa wrestling and battle like the all American you are. Mr. Sorensen, character, class and fortitude cannot be taught. All the best Sir.

[@brendan638]

Brandon is a solid dude; wish him a speedy recovery and know he’ll get through it

[@hawkeyefootball7323]

Thank you BTN for doing this story on Brandon Sorensen. He's a fighter and a warrior! That's all he knows! He WILL beat this! Sending prayers up for a great young man! Get well soon! FIGHT!

[@shogunjobu]

Thanks for all the wrestling coverage BTN.!!!

[@bentrujillo6406]

Prayers and well wishes to you Brandon Its a long road ahead of you but you will do it!

[@justinsanborn6893]

Prayers for a safe and complete recovery for Brandon!!

[@kristophercloud2020]

Hey my man get better soon man miss you on the mat keep your head up high you got this stay in the Hawkeye

[@matthewhusler5369]

Always stay in the fight and stay in shape, maintain a positive attitude while fighting the fight young man, that's what wrestlers do.

[@braydengilkey635]

Gave me chills

[@sonnychung2315]

Wow, our prayers are with you Brandon......hang in there.

[@bigman2229]

From an osu fan, we love you brandon!

[@jeremyware460]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@rawsondenna6329]

Sorensen strong 💪

[@zachlind6254]

Im not crying you’re crying

[@beingagaintsfanishard2628]

So were not gonna talk about the thumbnail

[@bv6377]

nope.

[@vexingblackswan3866]

Your obviously not around the sport

[@beingagaintsfanishard2628]

@@vexingblackswan3866 it's a joke

[@Evan727]

imagine being one of the people that disliked this video