After prison release, Cain Velasquez raises money for inmate rehabilitation

The Brief

  • Cain Velasquez is out of prison and supporting those who are incarcerated by fundraising for rehabilitation programs.
  • Velasquez was released recently after being convicted of attempted murder in a case related to the molestation of a family member.
  • At a weekend event, Velasquez helped fundraise $3,500 for the Transformative Justice Center.

SAN JOSE, Calif. Two months after his release from prison, former UFC champion Cain Velasquez is raising money for programs that support incarcerated people through rehabilitation.

He kicked off those efforts with a meet-and-greet fundraiser event in San Jose over the weekend.

‘Welcome Home’ event with a purpose

What we know:

The event, billed as a “Welcome Home Party,” was held at UFC Fit in San Jose. But organizers said it was about more than celebrating Velasquez’s return.

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