A QueerTrans Strength Powerlifting Event and Fundraiser! Hosted by barbell and strength-training collective Queer Trans Strength NYC at Crossfit South Brooklyn, Strength and Pride offers a platform for amateur queer and trans athletes to show off their gains in the three powerlifting events: back squat, bench press and deadlift! This event is a pride celebration and strength exhibition, as well as an optional low-stakes "personal record" based competition. On competition day, athletes have the option to aim to beat a previous PR. A small prize package will be gifted to all platform participants.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFITTING GLITS, a grassroots organization providing immediate need/crisis support for Transgender sex workers and recently incarcerated community members in the NYC area, as well as globally by providing support to LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers." GLITS is also piloting housing and healthcare projects in NYC for these marginalized communities.
