Lifting the Stigma in Georgia
Sat, Sep 26
|DNA Strength
In the past 20 years the suicide rate in Geogia has increased 32.7% and is above the national average. This year, Raw Iron Powerlifting League, DNA Strength, and the AFSP will come together to Lift the Stigma on suicide and mental health issues.


Time & Location
Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
DNA Strength, 3039 Amwiler Rd #112, Atlanta, GA 30360, USA
About the Event
Suicide and mental health are topics that affect us all. This year we will come together to remember loved ones lost to suicide, and to lift the stigma on suicide and mental health issues. All proceeds from this meet will go to the Georgia chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to aid in suicide prevention in the local area.
Capped at 50 lifters, this will be a full powerlifting meet with squat, bench, and deadlift. There will also be bench only, deadlift only, and push/pull categories. There will be both tested and non-tested divisions.
Weigh-ins will be Friday September 25th from 5pm-8pm, there will be no Saturday weigh-in without prior approval. Athletes must bring all equipment to weigh in for a gear check. All lifters must have a current RIPL membership prior to weighing in.
Sign up before August 25th to avoid a $20 late fee. No refunds…
Tickets
Push/Pull (Raw or Equipped)
$60.00
Crossover Fee
$40.00
Full Meet (Raw or Equipped)
$75.00
Bench Only
$45.00
Deadlift Only
$45.00
Total
$0.00


