Beyond the Books: Weight Lifting for Mental Wellness and Discipline
Help me give my students the opportunity to build mental strength and cultivate discipline and perseverance through weight lifting gear, empowering them both physically and mentally.
$704 goal
This project expired on September 8, 2025.
This project expired on September 8, 2025.
My Project
Help us go Beyond the Books: Weight Lifting for Mental Wellness and Discipline for our incredible alternative learning students. Many of our learners thrive in environments that offer hands-on, experiential opportunities, and we believe that introducing weight lifting can be a powerful tool to support their overall well-being. By providing access to weight lifting gear, we aim to offer a physical outlet that can significantly impact their mental health, reducing stress and anxiety while boosting self-esteem. This isn't just about physical strength; it's about building a foundation of mental resilience that will empower them to better navigate challenges both inside and outside the classroom.
Beyond the mental health benefits, weight lifting naturally fosters discipline and perseverance.
The process of setting goals, consistently working towards them, and witnessing personal progress instills valuable life skills. Our students will learn the importance of commitment, the satisfaction of hard work, and the ability to overcome obstacles. By investing in this weight lifting gear, you'll be helping us equip our students with not only physical strength but also the inner fortitude and self-control that are crucial for academic success and personal growth. Your support will directly contribute to creating a more focused, resilient, and empowered learning community.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
20 students impacted
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Vendor shipping charges
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Sales tax
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3rd party payment processing fee
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