Fuel the Journey to 2024 Championships

ABOUT OUR PI CHAMPIONS

Help Lift UP Local Youth

The opportunity for these talented athletes to compete is immeasurable. Not only do they get to learn about other countries, cultures, and communities, these young people learn the importance of diplomacy, communication and developing long-term relationships around the world to build a stronger future and world for themselves and future generations.

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Performance Initiatives, Inc., and any donation will help make an impact. We are raising funds specifically to support these athletes on their journey to the 2024 USA Weightlifting National Championships in Pittsburgh, PA June 14-23rd. Our PI Champions have worked year round to train and prepare for the 2024 USA Weightlifting Nationals Week.

CJ Walker (13U/+73kg) is a 2023 Youth National Champion, full of laughter and joy, returning to the platform to share his growth in strength and resilience!

Nyanza Wilson (14-15/+76kg) is a high Honor Roll student in the medical program at Beach High School. She has trained diligently to earn her way to her first Youth National Championships! Building confidence on and off the platform, she has been enjoying the journey as she excels! Nyanza Wilson Journey to 2024 YNC

Zachariah Hendrix (16-17/61kg) is a student at Savannah Early College, looking forward to improving his ranking from last year!

“Zach” as we call him, is a Junior at Savannah High Early College. Zach is an Honor Roll student, balancing his education and training. Zach enjoys fixing things and using his skills to help around our PI Facility. “This experience has been fun for me ever since I began. It helps me focus and gain muscle. I am very excited to be able to represent my team and city at nationals.”

Na'Erykah Goodwin (23U/87kg) is a veteran lifter since her youth, recently graduated from Brewton Parker College, she continues her athletic journey in weightlifting‍♂️. Na'Erykah currently mentors and coaches at PI while preparing for law school in the Fall.

PI Program Sneakpeak

Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Performance Initiatives, Inc.: "Building Healthier Hearts, Minds and Bodies"

CJ Walker's Youth Nationals prep

Performance Initiatives is a not for profit 501 c3 organization founded in 2005 in Savannah, Georgia. We work hand in hand with Coastal Empire Weightlifting. The purpose of the organization is to educate and mentor youth and adults mentally, physically and spiritually by using athletics and fitness, with olympic-style weight lifting as the base.