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Keep up with what’s going on at Lift for Life Gym by following our blog! Check back regularly to  get a glimpse into the lives of our amazing volunteers, dedicated coaches and inspiring youth members!

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Summer Guests: Doc Dash!

DOC DASH 2026 Summer Workshops | Lift For Life Gym | Executive Director René Knott What happens when education, community leadership, and public safety come together with a shared purpose?

Employment Opportunities

Marketing & communications Intern Revenue Assurance accounting intern Event Coordinator Intern

Coffee Talk @21C: Changing the Trajectory

September 23rd @8:00 AM- 9:30 AM Coffee Talks at 21c is a monthly conversation series creating space for conversations around healing, justice, and community in St. Louis. This month, 21c Museum Hotel St.

E-Sports and Gaming!

If you thought Lift for Life Gym couldn’t get any better, you’d be solely mistaken. Our team worked diligently to get the kids a gaming center to broaden their skill

Powerlifting Team Update!

Recently, our Lift For Life powerlifters stepped on stage and showcased their growing strengths at the USAPL Illinois “Teen Titan Take Over” hosted by the McKendree powerlifting team. Our lifters

Drone Demo Day at Lift for Life Gym

The kids were thrilled to start the summer with Drone Demo Day at Lift for Life Gym led by Frank Romo and his GIS for Good Program. Students explored geospatial