GYMNAST TO GYMNAST INC

Description

My dad’s side of my family is originally from the Bahamas. I was a gymnast for most of my life. Growing up, when I would travel to the Bahamas to visit family, I would have the opportunity to train at local gyms. My first impression when I visited two of gymnastic centers in the Bahamas was that the equipment was not equivalent to that which I was used to training. This struck me because I understand the importance of adequate equipment for competition preparation.

Secondly, in my visit it was apparent to me that some of the girls did not have the proper training attire and other equipment necessary for everyday practice. Some girls wore swimsuits and others wore athletic shorts and sports bras. Witnessing this first hand, I felt that I could offer a helping hand. Immediately, I wanted to find a sustainable way to send leotards, spandex, and sport bras to the gymnasts in the Bahamas. And so, the initial idea for Gymnast to Gymnast INC was born. As the idea of Gymnast to Gymnast INC evolved, collecting monetary donations toward operational and equipment costs became the clear second step.