2023/2024 Fighting Falcons Lift-a-ThonAs we continue our 2023/2024 Lift-a-Thon, we would like to remind everyone of the change we have made for this year. In this year's Lift-a-Thon, student-athletes will be performing a one-rep max on two exercises: back squat and bench press.
So, instead of counting reps, we are now tallying the total amount of weight (in pounds) lifted. The total amount of weight lifted will be recorded and donation amounts will be based on this total. These changes will continue to physically push student-athletes and further drive up the competition and camaraderie among all of our sports teams. |
Make a gift
Your student-athlete should have been in contact with you to let you know how much weight they lifted during the Lift-a-thon. Please give below, based on the amount of your pledge and your student-athlete’s total weight. In the comment box, please include the name of the student-athlete you’re supporting AND the sport they play.
Sponsors can also support the Lift-a-Thon by donating a flat amount of their choice, regardless of weight lifted.
We greatly appreciate your support!
In the comment box, please include the name of the athlete you’re supporting AND the sport they play.
Sponsors can also support the Lift-a-Thon by donating a flat amount of their choice, regardless of weight lifted.
We greatly appreciate your support!
In the comment box, please include the name of the athlete you’re supporting AND the sport they play.
What are teams?
In an effort to further drive-up competition and camaraderie across all student-athletes, we will be combining student-athletes into two teams: Maroon and White.
The MAROON team will consist of student-athletes from the following teams: Acrobatics & Tumbling, Cross Country, Football, Men's Basketball, Softball and Volleyball.
The WHITE team will consist of student-athletes from the following teams: Baseball, Golf, Soccer, Swim, Tennis, Wrestling and Women's Basketball.
The winning team will be determined by averaging the total amount of weight lifted per number of student-athletes on each team. 50,000 lbs. / 150 student-athletes = 333 lbs.
The MAROON team will consist of student-athletes from the following teams: Acrobatics & Tumbling, Cross Country, Football, Men's Basketball, Softball and Volleyball.
The WHITE team will consist of student-athletes from the following teams: Baseball, Golf, Soccer, Swim, Tennis, Wrestling and Women's Basketball.
The winning team will be determined by averaging the total amount of weight lifted per number of student-athletes on each team. 50,000 lbs. / 150 student-athletes = 333 lbs.
How does a Lift-a-Thon raise money?
Sponsors will support student-athletes by choosing to donate in one of two ways:
- First, each sponsor can support by donating a specific monetary amount per total pounds lifted. For example, if the sponsor pledges $0.10 per pound and the student-athlete lifts a total of 550 pounds, the sponsor would donate $55. On average, we expect most male student-athletes to lift between 400 and 700 lbs. Most female student-athletes will lift between 200 and 400 lbs.
- Alternatively, sponsors can support by donating a flat amount. The sponsor can choose to support the student-athlete by donating a flat amount ($50, $75, $100, etc.) regardless of the amount of weight lifted.
What will the money be used for?
All of the money raised will be put towards enhancing the training experience for ALL student-athletes.
This year's enhancements will include the addition of four more ANCORE PRO functional trainers, allowing us to have one attached to all eight squat racks. We also plan to replace some of our older barbells, medicine balls and dumbbells. By making these upgrades we can continue to provide student-athletes with the highest levels of performance training.
This event will showcase the hard work and commitment that all student-athletes have put in this academic year while also raising money for enhancements to the Fairmont State Strength & Conditioning Department. We are hopeful that we can have a 100% sponsorship rate for each student-athlete.
This year's enhancements will include the addition of four more ANCORE PRO functional trainers, allowing us to have one attached to all eight squat racks. We also plan to replace some of our older barbells, medicine balls and dumbbells. By making these upgrades we can continue to provide student-athletes with the highest levels of performance training.
This event will showcase the hard work and commitment that all student-athletes have put in this academic year while also raising money for enhancements to the Fairmont State Strength & Conditioning Department. We are hopeful that we can have a 100% sponsorship rate for each student-athlete.
*All cash gifts to the Fairmont State Foundation will be charged a 2% management fee. You may choose to pay that fee up front or have it taken out of your overall gift.