LIFT STRONG Fundraiser Winter Challenge

Written by zach. Posted in Announcements, Articles, Athlete Training

LIFT STRONG WINTER CHALLENGE FUNDRAISER

ALL Proceeds Go To Leukemia & Lymphoma Foundation

AND

Manasquan Football Coach, Billy Bertscha

When: Saturday, March 15th

Where: Underground Strength Gym
202 East Main St / Manasquan, NJ (Behind Sotheby’s)

Parking: CVS or Acme

Time:

Registration: 9:30 – 9:45 AM 

Start: 10 AM

Categories:

– High School Under 175 lbs / Over 175 lbs

– Open (High School Graduates & Beyond)

Donations: $20 at the Door (Higher Donations Accepted)

** Gift Raffles / Prizes Will Be Offered **

The Story Behind LIFT STRONG

The Underground Strength Gym came to life when I was mentored over 10 years ago by a world renown fitness coach who decided to help me out. Unknown to me, he was battling Stage IV Leukemia. He never said a word about it. We chatted, day after day, exchanging e mails, chatting on AOL Instant Messenger (who remembers that!!??) and sometimes by phone. He never asked for anything return, except that I “pay it forward” one day.

When I found out that my friend was battling stage IV cancer I broke down and cried. I cry just typing this. I’ve learned that my position of influence in this world is not something to be taken lightly, neither is my health or the health of those I love.

For the past 6 years, soon to be 7, I’ve held a fundraiser every summer called LIFT STRONG where 100 % of the proceeds go to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation. This our first winter challenge for LIFT STRONG and the first time the proceeds will be split for someone in this town who needs our support.

I also feel it’s important for people to take the time to reflect on their own health and how important it is. This is an opportunity for you to take a part of your day to do something special for others and to test yourself.

This is YOUR opportunity to Pay It Forward!

Important Notes

– Registration will be at the door.

– Please arrive on time. If you are under 18 you must bring a parent / guardian to sign your liability form.

– Donations will be split 50 / 50 between Leukemia Lymphoma and Medical Expenses for Manasquan Assistant Football Coach, Billy Bertscha, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma this past summer.

– Please bring cash or write checks out to cash. $20 Minimum Donation.

Thank you in advance for help. All spectators and competitors are welcome and donations will be accepted by ALL!

See you March 15th in Manasquan!

Live The Code,

–Z–

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Lift STRONG Fundraiser July 3rd – You're Invited!

Written by zach. Posted in Announcements

You’re reading this blog post laregly in part because of my friend and mentor, Alwyn Cosgrove.

Calling Alwyn a friend is really downplaying it, this guy is beyond a friend – he is THE main reason why Underground Strength Gym exists.

And because of this gym, amazing experiences have been had for myself, those who train here and everyone related to myself and my clients.

So, EVERY year, around this time, I do something called ‘The Lift STRONG Fundraiser’ – 100% of the proceeds go to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

My high school and college athletes get crazy and go for broke as they FIGHT with everything they’ve got to win.

Yes, it IS a competition to win – because Alwyn taught me that in life, you fight to win, there is no losing and there is no 2nd place. This is why Alwyn beat Stage IV cancer TWICE!

He didn’t try or hope to make it, he KNEW he would win, and he also knew that he won because of others before him, who had provided the research and funds to get the best treatment possible.

Last year, the competition was fierce and the crowd supporting each of our athletes was awesome!

So, I want to invite you to watch and support the Lift STRONg Foundation.

All of our competitors donate a minimum of $ 40, many of them donate more.

If you attend, there is no fee to watch, but we would love it if you donated something as little as $ 10.

Just bring a check written out for ‘The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

I collect all checks and mail them to the NJ Chapter.

It’s going to be a wild, wild time and you will love every second of this event!

The Details are Below:

When: Friday, July 3rd

Time: 4 PM

Where: Underground Strength Gym

160 Talmadge Rd

Edison, NJ 08817

* Same parking lot as Apollon Gym *

Bring your friends and bring your family members.

Bring video and digital cameras.

Bring your energy and bring your support!

See you Friday!

Please leave a comment below if you have questions or if you wanna just say that you’ll be there!

Peace!

–Z–

PS: Please spread the word about this event anyway you enjoy. Use facebook, twitter, your blog, e mail, etc.

Thanks!

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