First of all, I want to thank my generous friends & family who have been kind enough to donate to two philanthropic efforts that have taken up a lot of room in my heart this fall: Hurricane Helene relief in Western NC and Strengthtoberfest (benefitting Upstate Warrior Solution).
Upstate Warrior Solution is a community-based, nonprofit organization serving warriors and their families in the Upstate of South Carolina. This includes active and reserve military, veterans, and current & former first responders. They are a fantastic resource that provide a wide range of services, which you can read about on their website.
“Community-based” is not just fluff. Right after Hurricane Helene, their leadership team was clearing roads in Greenville neighborhoods. Shortly after, they were in Swannanoa and Asheville, NC helping with flood cleanup alongside their sister nonprofit, Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry. If that’s not enough, they have opened their doors to anyone in the Upstate who needs a space with power and internet to work.
So, for the last time in 2024, I am humbly asking for your support—in a small way. I will be deadlifting this Saturday night in support of UWS at Carolina Barbell Club’s annual charity event. I am hoping to deadlift somewhere between 465-500lbs. I am looking for donors who would be willing to sponsor me at ONE PENNY PER POUND. So, if you are willing to part ways with $4-$5 of you hard-earned money, please text me at 901-335-0340 or email me at mhrichardson1889@gmail.com.
Thanks again for your support. It’s incredible what can be accomplished when a lot of people give just a little.
