Barbells Not Bans - Fundraising Competition 2026

Richmond Strong is proud to present our fourth annual Barbells Not Bans!

Richmond Strong is a non-profit organization bringing together the RVA LGBTQ+ community through strength sports. We host fundraising events for Virginia-based social justice organizations as well as host clinics for all interested in getting into strength sports

Barbells not Bans is a very queer deadlift fundraiser and competition raising money for two Virginia-based LGBTQIA+ organizations working towards a Virginia for all. 100% of proceeds raised from this campaign goes directly to our beneficiary organizations.

This year's Barbells Not Bans is proud to raise money for Equality Virginia, He She Ze & We, and Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project.