Growing Brains Through Strength

Verified Non-Profit

Verified Non-Profit

The Description

Recently I accepted the role of Director of Campus Operations at our KIPP high school in Newark (Newark Collegiate Academy).  I am honored to continue to serve KIPP NJ and excited to be in our high school because as I transition into this role, I think about the positive influence athletics, physical education and a coach had on my life outcomes. I am hoping to continue this tradition as I manage budgets that effect athletics and physical education and be able to present this gift to the school, the coaches/teachers and the kids.

Our kids deserve the same access to quality programs that their wealthier, suburban peers take for granted. Because of limited resources, we rightly prioritize making sure teachers and academic leaders have what they need in classrooms. For these type of things, we have to find creative ways and often rely on the generosity of donors.

With these funds I will purchase one or two Olympic lifting platforms and competition rubberized weights for use by all of the athletic programs (track, football, volleyball, soccer, and basketball) and CrossFit classes that are taught in Physical Education. In order to be a world class high school, we need world class athletics that start with a strong foundation. I hope I can continue to build relationships with our kids by spending time with them teaching them basic Olympic and power lifting and some CrossFit classes. 

What we plan to purchase:

2 x The 210 lb Rogue Fitness weight set, $588 each

2 x The Olympic Lifting Platform and 16 Rubber tiles so we can spread kids out since our gym is so tiny, $245 for the platforms and $399 for the rubber tiles.

The remaining amount is fees and shipping. 

I would like to have these items as close to the beginning of school as possible so all teams and PE classes can use them this school year. 

Back Up Plan

I will purchase one set of weights and platform and so on. 

Fundraiser Updates (1)

THANK YOU!

November 18, 2017

Friends, 

I apologize for taking so long to get back to you and thank you for your generous donation to the KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy's fitness programs.  With school start up, a mix up with the check and taking the time to find the right combination of equipment and price, it just took some time to get it all done.

We slightly changed the items we originally were planning on purchasing partly because we have added a "Girls Who Lift" club and wanted to make sure we had the correct weights and gear so the ladies could have access to more equipment. In full transparency, below the awesome pictures of our "Girls Who Lift" club getting stronger is a list of all the items we purchased with your generous donations.

Thanks again and on behalf of the 665 students of Newark Collegiate Academy, I wish you a safe and relaxing holiday season.

V/r

Chris

- CFF RUBBER HEX DUMBBELLS - LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY - 45 LB. PAIR
2002 CFF-RHD-045 $127.49 x 1 $127.49

- AKTIV ROLLED RUBBER FLOORING - PRE CUT 80 SQ FT - 4'x20' 
AK1010208-5/16INCH-80SQFT $246.99 x 2 $493.98

- CFF SOLID RUBBER BUMPER PLATES - OLYMPIC WEIGHTS - 25 lb. Pair
9058 CFF-BRBP-25 $87.54 1 $87.54

- CFF 14" WALL MEDICINE BALL - "THE WOD BALL" - 20 LB. MEDICINE BALL
6777 CFF-HWB-020 $59.49 x 2 $118.98

- CFF 14" WALL MEDICINE BALL - "THE WOD BALL" - 10 LB. MEDICINE BALL
6773 CFF-HWB-010 $49.29 x 2 $98.58

- CFF LONG HANDLE ADJUSTABLE SPEED ROPE
1915 CFF-LHJR $12.74 x 4 $50.96

- BODY SOLID KETTLEBELLS - BLACK IRON - 10 lb.
642 BOD-KB010 $28.99 x 2 $57.98

- CFF SOLID RUBBER BUMPER PLATES - OLYMPIC WEIGHTS - 10 lb. Pair
9056 CFF-BRBP-10 $45.89 x 2 $91.78

- CFF MONSTER 41" RESISTANCE BAND SETS - PULL UP SET
7842 CFF-HSB-PUP-SET $45.89 x 1 $45.89

CFF 3-IN-1 WOOD PLYO BOX - 20"/24"/30"
6416 CFF-WPB-LRG-CUBE $106.24 x 1 $106.24

- CFF OLYMPIC BAR EZ CHROME SPRING COLLARS - PAIR
6977 CFF-OSC $13.59 x 2 $27.18

THE CFF KEYSTONE BAR - 15 & 20KG OLYMPIC NEEDLE BEARING BAR - 15 KG
9012 CFF-OB15NB $212.49 x 2 $424.98


Subtotal $1,731.58
Shipping (Free Shipping) $0.00
Total $1,731.58

Comments (4)

Alison Mitchener August 10, 2017

I am so proud of you cousin. This school is so very lucky to have you there working for them!

MaryAnn and Scott Beebe July 30, 2017

Sounds like a great initiative! Way to use CF to do some good!

Alexandra Hulser July 25, 2017

Uncle Chris,
Thanks for your commitment to our education system!
v/r
Alex Hulser

Adrienne darley July 15, 2017

Proud of the work you are doing Chris

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About the Creator

My entire adult life has been spent in the service of others and now I get to the opportunity to serve our KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy High School community as the Director of Campus Operations. In order to realize our vision of a world class high school, our students should have access to quality sport training equipment. As a token of my appreciation for this opportunity, I would like to manage this campaign to give them a start towards greatness.

Investments (29)

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Alison Mitchener

7 years ago

$25

Mike McGowan

7 years ago

$52

John Bettencourt

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Hayden Goldman

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Marisa Milas

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Barry Dille

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Mike Schambach

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Chris Moffitt

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Anonymous

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Carlos Schwarzbauer

7 years ago

$20

Amanda Houlis

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$103

Anonymous

7 years ago

$52

MaryAnn Beebe

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$103

Melinda Zeman

7 years ago

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Mark Cieplinski

7 years ago

$30

David Smith

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$25

Christopher J Hulser

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$26

Heather Kindle

7 years ago

$50

Kathryn Ganguli

7 years ago

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Anonymous

7 years ago

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Kevin McCormick

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$50

Cale Herndon

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Christopher J Spahr

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$103

Richard Whitmire

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$26

Jenny Rizzo

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John Egan

7 years ago

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Anonymous

7 years ago

$103

Adrienne Darley

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