Keep GIM Coaches and Kids Together

Gymnastics In Motion (GIM) in Middleville, MI has experienced a tremendous loss. This Valentine's Day, just one day before the Girl Power meet, our small-town gymnastics center burnt to the ground, leaving an enormous void in the hearts of our three gymnasts along with a multitude of other gymnasts and their families.

Our children spend nearly as much time in this gym as they do at home. Over the last 10 years, I have watched our children grow not just in physical strength and endurance but in mental fortitude, emotional stamina, and overall resilience. The love they show for this sport means everything to our family.

The owner Shawna Hill and the coaches have supported all of the GIM kids through every step of their journey, putting focus on making sure everyone possible has the opportunity to participate by making sure that the gym remains affordable for our small community. This is not a stand-alone career for them; this is a work of love, with many of them working second jobs to still provide for themselves and their families.

In an effort to make sure that our coaches are able to stay with our gym and not have to seek out other work, portions of these donations will go to them to continue working with our kids in whatever capacity they can. The remainder will go to GIM to be used in whatever way they need, including securing a training space and equipment to use until a new building and gear can be attained.

Thank you for supporting the fantastic small business that fought so hard to make it through COVID only to face yet another hardship. This gym is important to so many kids in our community. Thank you for anything you can contribute to help them!