Thanks to everyone who lifted at Lift for Lost-n-Found we reached our fundraising goal of $10,000 for Lost-n-Found Youth (LNFY)!!! Check out the event photos here.
On November 7, 2020, Atlanta’s strength community came together to raise barbells and funds for Lost-n-Found Youth, Atlanta’s 501c3 with a mission of eliminating homelessness for LGBTQ+ youth.
Lifters fundraised with a goal of raising $1 per pound that they deadlifted. Twenty-two lifters participated over three days in East Atlanta Village and Kennesaw. Many lifters set new personal records in the deadlift. The top deadlifts ranged from 95 pounds to 683 pounds!!!
Thanks to all the strong generous humans who came together to lift, donate, volunteer and sponsor the event.
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Attendance at the event will be limited based upon COVID case numbers and CDC recommendations. As of September 21, our plan is to have a maximum of 10 individuals on-site at one time. This includes 6 lifters and 4 staff/volunteers. If possible, we will allow each lifter to bring one spectator.
Masks will be required for all (except the lifter on the platform) and warm up and lifting areas will be outdoors. Lifters are invited to submit their lifts by video if they are unable or wish not to attend in person on November 7th.
Lifters have three attempts to perform the heaviest deadlift possible. Each lifter sets a goal of what they hope to lift on event day, and between now and then will be busy raising $1 per pound of their goal lift. So a lifter with a goal of deadlifting 200 pounds on November 7th will attempt to raise $200 for Lost-n-Found Youth.
Donate to the event here.
The event is co-hosted by Team Lis Smash and the Fantastic Beasts, Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ powerlifting club. Lifting starts at 12n on Saturday November 7th, at the Team Lis Smash garage in East Atlanta Village (570 Flat Shoals Ave SE or 1363 May Ave SE)
Registration is $50. If you wish to lift but can’t afford the registration fee, please contact us. Several generous supporters have sponsored lifters, so there are some free spots available! Register here:
Want to volunteer or sponsor Lift for Lost-n-Found? Join the email list. More info is coming soon.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you on November 7th!
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