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I started powerlifting in 2016 and found a privately gym I loved. The only problem was as a gym run by three cis men, I never felt like it was very inclusive. They had these big huge murals of top athletes, and at the time out of the eight figures on the wall, only one was a woman and their was no non-binary or trans representation. As time passed, I found myself in and out of the powerlifting community, and I found some very nice, but also very gender-binary groups. Recently, I started training again and I thought about my time at that strength gym, and it seemed like as it continued to grow they still weren't as obviously inclusive as I would have preferred. And neither were any of the Facebook communities I belonged to. I thought to myself, "Where is the space for queer, trans, and nonbinary peoples to exist in this sport?". I knew for a fact that I couldn't be the only queer powerlifter out there, and since the space wasn't there, I knew I was meant to create it.
LGBTQIAPowerlifting works to create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ folx in the Powerlifting world. Through connecting athletes to safe training facilities, events, and other queer lifters, we strive to make powerlifting a welcoming community for all. As a queer person, it can be dangerous knowing where to go, who to ask, and how to even get started in a gym. We want to eliminate the stigma around fitness for the LGBTQ+ Community.
You may have already seen us on Facebook and Instagram, but we're also in the process of publishing our website, where we can provide resources and safe spaces for people who need and deserve them.
For Website fees we need: $626.17
For Non-Profit status we need: $681.00
For Administration and Development we need: $192.83
As well as achieving non-profit status, that will help us with grant money and public funding. This fundraiser will help us with our goals to be able to provide accessibility. We only have until October 31st to reach this goal, and every little bit helps. Any funds raised above our goal will go towards future opportunities for queer lifters.
Safe access to Gyms is vital. Being LGBTQ+ is hard enough.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and help us with our journey.
LGBTQIAPowerlifting works to create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ folx in the Powerlifting world. Through connecting athletes to safe training facilities, events, and other queer lifters, we strive to make powerlifting a welcoming community for all. As a queer person, it can be dangerous knowing where to go, who to ask, and how to even get started in a gym. We want to eliminate the stigma around fitness for the LGBTQ+ Community.
You may have already seen us on Facebook and Instagram, but we're also in the process of publishing our website, where we can provide resources and safe spaces for people who need and deserve them.
For Website fees we need: $626.17
For Non-Profit status we need: $681.00
For Administration and Development we need: $192.83
As well as achieving non-profit status, that will help us with grant money and public funding. This fundraiser will help us with our goals to be able to provide accessibility. We only have until October 31st to reach this goal, and every little bit helps. Any funds raised above our goal will go towards future opportunities for queer lifters.
Safe access to Gyms is vital. Being LGBTQ+ is hard enough.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and help us with our journey.