Strength & Honor Lift-A-Thon returns July 27-28 for veterans fundraiser

(Aitkin, MN) — An annual showcase of off-season work and fundraising for local veterans through Aitkin High School student-athletes will be coming to a head July 27-28 in the annual Strength & Honor Lift-A-Thon from Aitkin High School.

We chatted with Aitkin teacher and coach Rob Williams about their Speed, Strength, and Agility program that helps student-athletes progress.

The physical goal of the SSA program will be calculated during the Lift-A-Thon to see the progress from the beginning to the end of the summer.

Aside from the lifting, the Lift-A-Thon will donate proceeds from the student-athletes fundraising to the Aitkin VFW Roberts-Glad VFW Post #1727. 

Last year’s Lift-A-Thon raised around $9,500. Williams also mentioned in the near 10 years the SSA program has been part of the Aitkin Athletic programs and the results have been quite successful.

The Strength & Honor Lift-A-Thon will be held in the Old Gym and Weight Room at the Aitkin High School July27-28 from 6:30-9pm.

Hear the full conversation with Rob Williams by going to www.rjbroadcasting.com.