As many of you know, nearly 12 years ago our family embarked on a journey similar to the families Relentless Detroit offers support to, when our son Benjamin was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.  During that time we quickly learned what a blessing it was to have love and support from far and wide and since then have always tried to find ways to pay it back. 

Not long ago Ben chose to do his Eagle Scout project for a local camp, Camp Bradford Woods, that he spent many summers at with Camp Little Red Door.  And this past summer, Jacob lead the Speedway DeMolay Relay for Life team in reaching their fundraising goal.

Now it's my turn.

My name was recently drawn from a hat to fill a spot at a Powerlifting Competition in Detroit with this wonderful group.  I am so excited to be able to fundraise for these awesome kids and their families and am looking forward to traveling to Detroit in November to meet them.

Relentless Detroit's mission is to build relationships, change lives and to serve God by uniting strong men and women with even stronger children.

The Relentless Detroit Foundation, in collaboration with Detroit Barbell and Kirby Church, was created to raise money, awareness and support for families with children diagnosed with life threatening illnesses.

Our goal is to not only raise money for these families, but also help strengthen and add to their existing support system.

Additional support for Relentless Detroit comes from Detroit Barbell, Kirby Church, Nubreed Nutrition, Randal Whately, Walmart and other local businesses. Operating costs include, but are not limited to, design and printing of promotional materials including flyers, tickets, t-shirts, etc.

These items are used to promote the event and also sold to raise awareness and additional funds for the families. All man power to plan, coordinate, and operate this event is volunteered. The event venue and equipment used are donated by Detroit Barbell and Kirby Church.

Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. - Galatians 6:2