Strive Academy

04/02/2026

Sorry to ping, but one of our fellow hobbyist on discord aka Molnar on Facebook has had crazy home flooding the last 2 days. After cleaning much of it up yesterday, they encounted much more flooding today and have lost a ton, including their entire collection more or less..

If you have spare change, donate to their Venmo please: -MOLNAR-7

**If you have Pokemon stuff you want to donate, I will be at the card show in North Olmsted this Friday & Saturday from 11-8ish pm at the Strive Academy Booth. Also Collin Shoop will be there from 11am-2pmish to take donations as well. We will deliver any donations you give us to them next week.

Daughters Profile:
Name: Eevee
Age: 2.5 years old
Clothes Size: Wears 5T.
Favorite Pokemon: Eevee
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Toys: She likes light up toys and things that spin, Fidget toys, pokemon and plushies.
She doesn't really like shoes due to her sensory

Son's Profile:
Name: Michael
Age:11
Clothes Size: Size 10 - 12 Please include any gift receipts if it's a new item in case it doesn't fit.
Favorite Pokemon: Mewtwo
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Toys: Video games, Pokémon, Geometry Dash

>Update: from Kevin & his family. Woke up this morning to about 2 more inches of water. The entire downstairs is ruined. Everything is ruined. All our pokemon cards are toast. All the boxes and sealed products the closet are all gone. All our shoes & clothes & 80% of my autistic daughters clothes & sensory room is ruined. Definitely hard to look at. Im back at sqaure one for a lot of things.

02/27/2026

Big Show Mall in Sandusky Ohio with SPORTS & POKEMON CARD SHOWCASE EVENTS/SHOWS Hosted by Pittsburgh Card Show

Strive Academy Gibbys Family Poky Wiz sparkycollects4769 Charles Elias Rogue Cards Collectibles and many other great Vendors will be in attendance for this massive 165+ Table Show!! So come on out and support our youth foundation by visiting me Ross Chrisman at the strive booth for some amazing buying selling and trading! As usual lets Strive to be the best versions of ourselves everyday! Can't wait to see everyone there!

02/03/2026

With collective effort and dedication, our team is delivering substantial results for our valued supporters, and we're grateful for the opportunity to serve each one of you. The new inventory is on track to be ready by the end of the week, perfectly timed with the show. For those ready to seize the opportunity, send us a direct message to reserve your items, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Your continued support empowers us to make a meaningful difference.

01/28/2026

Well we have been busy!! Huge lot pickups from multiple people this past week!! Can't wait to see everyone at the next show!!

01/21/2026

UPDATE: PLEASE LOOK IN PHOTOS ON POST FOR DEANS WISH LIST!!

We Strive Academy will be collecting donations at the lakes mall sports card and memorabilia show. Let's come together to support Dean a special child in need and his family! Your contributions would mean the world to Dean. By banding together, we can help make his dreams come true during this tough time and give him some hope for a brighter future.

If you have any questions, feel free to DM me, and I'll be happy to assist. If you're interested in donating cards, sealed products, money, or anything else, please let me know so we can coordinate! We are getting some information such as favorite pokemon and other needs from the fire chief. once we have that information we will pass it on.

A heartfelt thank you to , and & J Sports Cards Promotions for their unwavering support, as well as everyone else who has stepped forward.

*** ADDITIONALLY: A fundraiser is being planned for the family, and details will be shared soon!

01/19/2026

UPDATE: PLEASE LOOK AT PHOTOS IN POST FOR DEANS WISHLIST!!

We Strive Academy will be collecting donations at the lakes mall sports card and memorabilia show. Let's come together to support Dean a special child in need and his family! Your contributions would mean the world to Dean. By banding together, we can help make his dreams come true during this tough time and give him some hope for a brighter future.

If you have any questions, feel free to DM me, and I'll be happy to assist. If you're interested in donating cards, sealed products, money, or anything else, please let me know so we can coordinate! We are getting some information such as favorite pokemon and other needs from the fire chief. once we have that information we will pass it on.

https://gofund.me/5935e0d0f

A heartfelt thank you to sparkycollects4769, Card Cave merch Top Rope Cards and J & J Sportscard Shows and Marketplace for their unwavering support, as well as everyone else who has stepped forward.

*** ADDITIONALLY: A fundraiser is being planned for the family, and details will be shared soon!

10/27/2025

Well the hallows eve week is here!!! Its time to have a spooktacular time at some amazing events this week all loacted at the best western in strongsville!! Strive Academy will be in the house for an unbelievable Halloween themed trade night!! Those who wear a costume will get a special Treat from us at Strive Academy so stop on by and redeem it while the mystery surprises last! Then we will be kicking off the weekend at the Insanely popular and in demand all TCG show at the Best Western on Saturday from 9am-4pm!! Then we will also be in the house again Sunday for the hybrid Sports, Memorabilia and TCG combo show from 9am-4pm!! So stop on by and help support the Strive Academy Youth Foundation by Buying Selling and Trading with us at the show!! Thanks again everyone for your continued Support!

10/26/2025

Time to rise up!! New purpose New life!! Lets get it!!
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09/10/2025

Another awesome weekend in-store for everyone!!! This Friday - Sunday Card Show @ Great Northern Mall from 11am-8pm Friday and Saturday and Sunday from 11am-6pm be sure to come on down it’s free admission, free parking, and there is a food court!! Great for a family affair! Dont forget about the movie theater Great place for you to check out the cards while other catch a quick flix!! We will be buying and selling and trading!! So stop on out and support us!! Thanks again look forward to seeing everyone at the show!! Dont forget some of our favorite vendors sparkycollects4769 Poky Wiz and Strive Academy will be bringing new inventory for everyone to check out!! Drop a follow for more updates and first access to new inventory!!

09/08/2025