James “Jim” Vollrath passed away Friday night after a battle with Ewing’s sarcoma — a rare type of bone cancer that originates in the cells and is difficult to diagnose.
Friends and teammates posted tributes on social media this morning remembering Vollrath and offering support to his family and friends.
Vollrath attended Penn State from 2009-2014 and wrestled for the team at 157 pounds. He ended his college career with an overall record of 72-24. He attended Council Rock South High School in Bucks County where he earned All-American honors.
Vollrath graduated from Penn State with a degree in kinesiology.
Girlfriend Taryn Marino created a GoFundMe in June to raise money for Vollrath’s fight, and friends and family were encouraged to use the hashtag #pincancer to support him. The GoFundMe has raised $61,454 of its $50,000 goal to help with his chemotherapy treatments and all other medical expenses.
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