On May 28th, Kabuki Strength got a chance to be a small part of an amazing event in Dixon, IL. Mecca Barbell and friends put on a Backyard Fundraiser Meet for Hopekids that raised over $2000 to benefit children with life-threatening medical conditions and their families.

35 lifters got their squat face on with Kabuki Strength’s Duffalo Bar including a team of teens from Primal Fitness and Moline HS wrestling that not only competed, but also spotted and loaded on a very hot day for everyone else.

Thanks to the all the great judges and volunteers that made the day possible including Rob Luyando Roger Ryan, Dave Murphy, Barzeen Vaziri, Beth McBride, Matt Houser, Traci Leach-Oltmans, and especially to Andrew Burnell and his folks, Jackie and Penny Burnell for hosting the event. You can see pictures from this event on this facebook album.