Lift4Life CPF Meet
27 March 2019
To my supporters,
I just wanted to provide you with an update on the competition and the fundraising efforts.
On Saturday I was able to set a Canadian Record for bench only at 65kg (~145lbs), I attempted 70kg (~150lbs) for my last lift but unfortunately failed that.
With respect to the deadlift, I lifted 130kg (~290lbs). For my third attempt I went for 135kg (~300lbs) which would’ve landed me the Canadian Push/Pull record. I got the bar up, but was penalized for a technicality (hitching), so fell 2.5kg of the Canadian Record in the end.
I’ve decided to compete again in September so I can blast past these records. Thanks to my coaches and friends at CrossFit 6S and Hynes Performance for giving me the confidence to get back out on the platform and put up some competitive numbers.
The real story though is you. Thank you for your kind words and your generous donations. The rapid and positive response to this fundraiser has blown my mind. It’s fair to say there were a lot of emotions felt on Saturday while up on the platform.
In little over a week, we’ve managed to raise $2,403...this will be topped up to over $2,500 by the end of the week.
The money we’ve raised will go some way to cover several months of rent for a victim’s family, travel costs for family members to attend funerals, groceries or counselling (to name a few).
Thank you for your Kiwi spirit. We will remember them.
Kia Kaha.