GRIZZLY WEIGHTLIFTING EQUIP CAMPAIG
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GRIZZLY FOOTBALL WEIGHTLIFTING FUND RAISER
On Sept 19 I will be 75 years old. I had been thinking “what could I do to celebrate this event?” Then I woke up one morning knowing exactly what I should do….Day 1 - dead lift 355lbs Day 2 - Rock climb Tenaya Peak, a 1500’ rock face above Tenaya Lake In Yosemite N.P. Day 3 – Cycle 60 miles from Lee Vining around June Lake then up Tioga Pass, a 12 mi. 8% grade mountain pass topping out at 9,956 ft. Then the fun part…going back down at 50+ mph! Day 4 – Climb Mt Dana, a 13,061’ Peak, in Yosemite.
Kathy woke up the next morning knowing exactly what she should do…. file for divorce!!! Just kidding…she’s been very gracious over the last 50 years allowing me to feed my adventure rat.
I’m doing this first because I love the challenge and adventure these events present and also to raise funds for the Mariposa High School weight room. Since February I have been the volunteer Strength Coach for the football team. It has been very satisfying working with these athletes getting them stronger and fit for the football season. They have never had a strength coach nor do they have adequate facilities. Their weight room is reminiscent of the 1950’s era YMCA weight room in Syracuse, NY where I started lifting in 1957….totally inadequate especially for 2016.
My goal for these events is to raise $15,000 to purchase equipment to totally re-vamp the weight room and bring it to modern standards.
Please help me help these kids!!!
On Sept 19 I will be 75 years old. I had been thinking “what could I do to celebrate this event?” Then I woke up one morning knowing exactly what I should do….Day 1 - dead lift 355lbs Day 2 - Rock climb Tenaya Peak, a 1500’ rock face above Tenaya Lake In Yosemite N.P. Day 3 – Cycle 60 miles from Lee Vining around June Lake then up Tioga Pass, a 12 mi. 8% grade mountain pass topping out at 9,956 ft. Then the fun part…going back down at 50+ mph! Day 4 – Climb Mt Dana, a 13,061’ Peak, in Yosemite.
Kathy woke up the next morning knowing exactly what she should do…. file for divorce!!! Just kidding…she’s been very gracious over the last 50 years allowing me to feed my adventure rat.
I’m doing this first because I love the challenge and adventure these events present and also to raise funds for the Mariposa High School weight room. Since February I have been the volunteer Strength Coach for the football team. It has been very satisfying working with these athletes getting them stronger and fit for the football season. They have never had a strength coach nor do they have adequate facilities. Their weight room is reminiscent of the 1950’s era YMCA weight room in Syracuse, NY where I started lifting in 1957….totally inadequate especially for 2016.
My goal for these events is to raise $15,000 to purchase equipment to totally re-vamp the weight room and bring it to modern standards.
Please help me help these kids!!!
Organizer and beneficiary
MICHAEL ROLLINSON
Organizer
Mariposa, CA
MONIQUE BEAUDOIN
Beneficiary