Iron Resistance Foundation

05/29/2026

We’ll see you tomorrow morning Saturday, May 30th, for another challenging weight resistance circuit.
We start at 08:00AM so please be ready to go!

Civilians are welcome to join for $10 donation, as always veterans and first responders are FREE!

Bolivar Fire Department:
456 Water Street, Bolivar, Ohio, 44612

👉 Please pull around to the back of the fire department — that’s where you’ll find us.

Let’s get after it. See you there!
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05/22/2026

The finishing touches were put on the IRF mobile unit today!

Special thanks to our donors for making our mission flexible as we continue the search for land for our eventual holistic care center.

Special thanks to Chris Farley at Monumental Sign for the amazing work!

See you Monday AM at the Bolivar Fire Department!

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05/20/2026

With rain in the forecast 🌧️, this week’s workout has been moved to Monday, May 25th at 8:00 AM.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Memorial Day Workout as we honor the life and sacrifice of 1st Lt. Ashley White and all of our Nation’s heroes.

Come ready to work alongside fellow veterans, first responders, and supporters as we pay tribute through fitness, fellowship, and remembrance.

📍 Bolivar Fire Department
456 Water Street
Bolivar, Ohio 44612

⏰ Monday, May 25th • 8:00 AM

All are welcome to join.

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05/16/2026

We finally got the chance to take training outside for an awesome lifting circuit! 💪☀️

From dumbbells and kettlebells to atlas stones and Concept2 rowers, this group put every piece of equipment to work.

We’ll be back at the Bolivar Fire Department next Saturday , and we’re looking for new members to join our outdoor fitness program! If you’re a veteran or first responder, come lift for free! Civilians are welcome to lift for a suggested $10 donation.

Come train with a great group, challenge yourself, and be part of something positive in the community.

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05/14/2026

The weather is finally turning in our favor! ☀️ Join us Saturday morning May 16th, at 8:00 AM for a challenging weight resistance workout.

Civilians are welcome to join for $10 donation, as always veterans and first responders are FREE!

Bolivar Fire Department:
456 Water Street, Bolivar, Ohio, 44612

👉 Please pull around to the back of the fire department — that’s where you’ll find us.

Let’s get after it. See you there!
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05/09/2026

🌧️ 🌧️ The weather may not have cooperated this morning, but we still had an eager crew excited to lift weights together. Thanks Brittany Knappenberger for another challenging workout.

We hope to get back outdoors next weekend at the Bolivar Fire Department!

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05/08/2026

It looks like the rain will be stopping just in time for tomorrow’s workout, but the black top will still be slick.

We’re going back to the Tusky Valley weight room one more week as we hope the weather will finally break next week. Please join us for another weight resistance workout led by the IRF team!

📅 Saturday, May 9th, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM

📍 Tusky Valley Weight Room
2637 Tusky Valley Rd NE
Mineral City, OH 44656

🇺🇸 Veterans & First Responders: Free
Civilians suggested donation: $10

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05/02/2026

We’re excited to share one of the biggest developments yet for the Iron Resistance Foundation:

Our new IRF Mobile Lifting Unit!

During the winter season, our board unanimously approved the purchase of this trailer—an investment that brings us one step closer to expanding our mission.

A special thank you to Amanda and Caleb Marburger for their incredibly generous donation covering the down payment on this beautiful Appalachian trailer. Your support is helping us make a real difference.

This mobile unit allows us to bring strength training directly to veterans—meeting them where they are with a fully equipped resistance program. While our long-term vision of a state-of-the-art facility remains strong, we’re committed to making an impact right now with the resources we have.

Have an idea for a mobile workout? We’d love to hear it:
📧 board@ironresistance.org

We can’t wait to get the IRF logo on this and hit the road. Stay tuned for updated photos!

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05/01/2026

A huge shoutout to EnerSys and all of the participants of the Patriot Power 5k this week!
All proceeds benefited both Team Red, White & Blue and the Iron Resistance Foundation! We applaud your commitment to helping veterans and pledge the proceeds to be used toward the eventual Iron Resistance Foundation Holistic Care Center. Thank you again, from our organization to yours!

The Patriot Power 5K powered by EnerSys brought our teams, families, and local community together in a meaningful way.

Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and supported this event—whether in Reading, PA or virtually. Your time and energy helped honor those who have served and reinforced the strong connection between our people and the communities around us.

We are proud that 100% of race proceeds will support Team Red, White & Blue and Iron Resistance Foundation , organizations dedicated to strengthening the lives of Veterans through connection, physical activity, and continued purpose.

Events like this reflect what can be accomplished when people come together with a shared goal. We appreciate everyone who helped make the day a success.

04/30/2026

Attention: For those attending this weekend’s workout on Saturday, May 2nd, we be working out at the Tusky Valley weight room due to forecasted LOW temps. This will hopefully be the last indoor workout until late fall, and we plan on being back at the Bolivar Fire Department next week.

📅 Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM

🇺🇸 Veterans & First Responders: Free

📍 Tusky Valley Weight Room
2637 Tusky Valley Rd NE
Mineral City, OH 44656

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