Statesboro Fitness Event Thrives, Tutoring Group Receives Community Support

Statesboro, Georgia – On Saturday, October 25, The Garage at Statesboro hosted the TRU Challenge, previously known as the Festivus Games. This year marked the third edition of the event, which brings together two-person teams for a full day of fitness, competition, and community engagement.

Athletes participated across seven divisions, displaying their strength, heart, and team spirit. The event featured various team compositions, including father-son duos, husband-and-wife pairs, close friends, Army Rangers, and college ROTC participants.

Thanks to the hard work of dedicated volunteers, many of whom are members of The Garage, the event was executed seamlessly. Volunteers judged, reset equipment, and provided support, creating an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and camaraderie.

The Garage expressed gratitude to its event sponsors, including JUVE Statesboro, Ziya Apparel, Wise Guys Deli, Anderson’s General Store, Bulloch Solutions, Visit Statesboro, Westside Veterinary, New Covenant Church, and Bulloch Fertilizer. Their contributions helped ensure the success of the TRU Challenge.

Looking ahead, The Garage plans to enhance the upcoming TRU Challenge scheduled for April, aiming to make it even bigger and better while continuing to celebrate fitness and community in Statesboro.

In another community highlight, W.E. MOVE! Tutoring Group received a $2,500 donation from Georgia Power, reinforcing a partnership that began when the organization was still being developed. Founded in 2018, W.E. MOVE! offers tutoring and academic enrichment for K–12 students in Statesboro and nearby areas.

Marie Williams, Director of W.E. MOVE!, noted that the funding from Georgia Power supports basic operations, staffing, classroom materials, transportation, and meals for the children. She emphasized the importance of consistent donors for nonprofits, especially smaller organizations like W.E. MOVE!

Williams reflected on the organization’s history, stating, “Georgia Power was actually one of the first donors ever. It is very important for a nonprofit organization… we can do this [W.E. MOVE!] because of donors like Georgia Power.”

The board comprises individuals positively impacted by the program, including Georgia Southern alumni who were former tutors, parents, and local supporters. “As a director, [I feel] gratitude… without donors like Georgia Power, this organization would not exist,” added Williams.

W.E. MOVE! runs after-school and summer tutoring programs tailored to address both academic and personal needs. Over the summer, the group operates a full-day tutoring camp featuring meals, field trips, and youth wellness activities. Annual donations enable W.E. MOVE! to keep registration costs low for families.

“To have a business like Georgia Power willing to sustain an organization that I created… to ensure children get the help they need… as a mother, means absolutely everything,” Williams concluded.