I'm always telling others to try something new, so I thought it was about time I did the same. On September 16th, I'll head up to Baltimore, MD to give StrongMan a try. Of course, this is a StrongWOMAN event, so all the better. I've had the pleasure of working with the organizer of this event (Emily Socolinsky) before and spent some time getting to know her, as we're both Starting Strength Coaches. And when my dad decided to get stronger, I sent him to Emily and she had done wonders! So it only seemed fitting that I make her event my debut into this brand new world. So, please, help me raise money to support the event, their cause and then come out and support me and all the other amazing strong women that will be there - at the Charm City Strongwoman Contest!

This event benefits the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults as they work hard to complete Ulman House, a home away from home for young adult cancer patients and their caregivers, set to open in East Baltimore this October. This contest is hosted every year by Fivex3 Training, an amazing Starting Strength gym focusing on strength training and conditioning.

Emily started this contest after her sister Charlotte was diagnosed with colon cancer. All proceeds will go to the Ulman Fund, an organization that provides those battling cancer with their own incredible support system via education, resources, one-on-one assistance, scholarships, meetups, athletic programs, and now Ulman House. I've learned through Emily, that even after her passing, Charlotte's strength and grace continue to inspire. Through this fundraising event, we'll be giving back to an organization that gave so much to Charlotte, Emily, and their families, and we’ll be celebrating strong women everywhere by throwing some heavy stuff around. 

So please, help support an amazing event, a wonderful cause and some seriously bad-ass strong women. THANK YOU!

The 2018 Charm City Strongwoman Contest

Sunday, September 16, 2018
9am - 4pm

4015 Foster Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(On Haven Street between Fait and Foster in front of the new gym!)

The 2018 Charm City Strongwoman is a Memorial Contest for Charlotte Bohn, who died on February 11, 2015 after a 3 1/2 year battle with colon cancer. She was an inspiration and was as strong as she was beautiful.  Proceeds from the contest benefit the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, an organization that Charlotte and her family received support from during treatment, and continue to support.

The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer. With your support, the Ulman Cancer Fund is able to provide free support services and resources for the young adult cancer community including:

All proceeds will go directly towards Ulman House, our "home away from home" for young adults, and their loved ones, affected by cancer. 

Ulman House, located in East Baltimore, will create a community that fosters peer and social support, decreases financial and other burdens, and encourages hope and healing. Patients and their caregivers will be able to stay in one of nine private suites while enjoying group and individual programming in the house including art therapy, physical exercise, meditation, home cooked meals, Where YA Meet support groups, and an incredible music room. There will also be opportunities to speak with Ulman’s patient navigators and social workers from Baltimore area hospitals.

Click here to see our progress so far and please join in our efforts to create a comfortable and functional space for our guests by visiting our registry.

For donation and other inquiries please contact The Ulman House Program Manager, Maeve Koch at (410) 964-0202 ext. 124 or maeve@ulmanfund.org.

Thanks to our partners at Fivex3 Training for including us as the charity partner for this event!