Unite the Valley fitness community for the cause of supporting 4 outstanding local charities: Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, MaDee Project, Boys & Girls Club, & WARM (Waynesboro Area Refuge Ministry). In annual events over the past ten years, our competitors have raised $99,000 for charity - given generously by local businesses, private donors, and the athletes themselves. Athletes “qualify” for MERC
by making a personal donation of $25 or more to their chosen charity. In addition, each athlete is required to recruit THREE OR MORE business and/or private sponsors who make a flat donation to charity/charities, or pledge a donation(s) based on max pounds the athlete lifts or reps completed during competition. Sponsor options:
1. Squats – Athlete squats her “max weight”, sponsor pledges 30 cents or more per pound lifted.
2. Deadlift – Athlete pulls her “max weight”, sponsor pledges 30 cents or more per pound lifted.
3. Bench Press – Athlete presses her “max weight”, sponsor pledges 55 cents or more per pound lifted.
4. Power Clean – Athlete cleans 60% of her body weight for as many repetitions as possible in 60 seconds, sponsor pledges $2 or more per repetition.
5. Keg Carry – Athlete carries each keg 20 yards and loads it on a platform. The athlete completes as many trips as possible in 60 seconds, sponsor pledges $15 or more per keg loaded.
6. Flat Donation – Sponsor makes a flat donation of $25 or more to one or to multiple charities. Prizes will be awarded to five event winners across four divisions: Women’s 125lb Division, Women’s 150lb Division, Women’s 175lb Division, and Women’s Unlimited Division. The overall MERC winner will be the athlete with the greatest amount of dollars earned for her charities. Make Every Rep Count will be promoted via social media, on charitable organization web pages, and sponsor websites. The MERC weightlifting event will be live-streamed on Facebook for friends and family to enjoy!
- Competition Date: 11/8/25
- Competition Time: 10am
- Competition Location: Shenandoah Powerhouse - 200 West 12th St. Due to space limitations, only athletes and handlers may attend in-person. Friends and family are invited to participate via Facebook live-stream.
- Competition Contact: Wayne Williams 540-942-9466; email [email protected]
100% of funds generated by athletes and sponsors, and donations made directly through Make Every Rep Count go to the designated charities. Donations are tax-deductible. Shenandoah Powerhouse Gym is the fundraising organizer and event host.
