My love for the sport of Powerlifting began late last year. I was instantly bit by the iron bug. The simplicity (yet complexity at the same time) of 3 lifts, as much as you can, hooked me.
However, my wife challenged me to think how I could use the sport to serve a bigger purpose. After all, at its roots, it is a sport that really is all about individual achievements and your total weight lifted.
Once I began training with my coach, I was opened up to a whole world of lifters who came from various backgrounds. However, a few really stuck out to me and led me to where I think God was calling me in this sport, to Relentless.
As a father and former children's ministry leader, I have a huge heart for children. I will fight tooth and nail to try to make the lives of whatever children God has placed in my path just a little bit easier and to lead them to Him. Seems right now that's via a powerlifting meet where strong men and women lift for even stronger kids.
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.
Thank you for helping us make a difference!
Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. - Galatians 6:2
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