FAQs Adopt-A-Gym is a nonprofit organization that provides free access to ‘physical education equipment for PE programs in need. We believe that every kid deserves the opportunity to lead a healthy and active lifestyle, and our goal is to make that possible for as many kids as we can. We partner with donor schools to […]
Since 2015, students at Charles Barrett Elementary have been making a difference in the lives of other students with their “Adopt-a-Gym” fundraiser. Four years ago, Kevin McGrath created Adopt-a-Gym, where schools raise funds to purchase physical education equipment for other schools that don’t have the resources. Students at Charles Barrett Elementary have already adopted six schools, including one in
Alexandria teacher goes the extra mile to keep students active Read More »
Kevin McGrath got the incredible opportunity to be the opening keynote for the New Jersey SHAPE conference in Long Branch, New Jersey. What an incredible experience to get to meet and attempt to positively impact an inspired community of physical educators. As a special surprise, McGrath ended the keynote by surprising one very appreciative educator
Feb. 2022 – Trenton school gets fully funded by surprise during Keynote at NJSHAPE! Read More »
In April of 2019, Charles Barrett ran their 4th annual Adopt-a-Gym event & were lucky enough to introduce their students to two wonderful entities! Leveling the Playing Field is an incredible 501 (c)(3) that centers their focus on repurposing used athletic equipment to give to students with the desire to play athletics but lack the
After Hurricane Maria, there were many schools left without the basics, even running water and electricity! Thanks to Madison\’s Trust Elementary in Ashburn, VA running an Adopt-a-Gym event, William D. Boyce Middle School in San Juan, Puerto Rico had one less thing to worry about! A full array of equipment was sent to them, no
May 2018 – Adopt-a-Gym gives relief in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria! Read More »
Kevin was lucky enough to be chosen as the Featured P.E. teacher on S&S Blog. Here is the article! https://www.ssww.com/blog/featured-pe-teacher-kevin-mcgrath/?fbclid=IwAR364dfXgSWvlTpSEijNblExQPecy2Nx4E_s4eFFXt7mT2lx-aC8yAzZ_Oo
9/18/18 – Kevin Mcgrath chosen as S&S Featured P.E. teacher! Read More »
On Monday, July 30th, I got the amazing opportunity to be a guest on the Rip City Drive with Travis Demers and Chad Doing on Rip City Radio in Portland, OR. We were able to spend some time talking about the power of philanthropy and how important it is to \”be the difference\” in whatever
So proud to tell everybody about our first visit to schools that have been chosen as recipient schools for the Adopt-a-Gym program! On May 18th, I was able to visit five schools in Houston, TX that were devastated by Hurricane Harvey. It was incredible to have the chance to meet the P.E. teachers at the
Adopt-a-Gym visits Houston to tour 5 recipient schools! Read More »
On Tuesday, March 6th, Charles Barrett Elementary School had their fourth annual Adopt-a-Gym event, a soccer \’KICKoff\’. Despite a rain delay, Kevin McGrath breaking his leg less than 48 hours from the original date of the event, and actual freezing rain at the event, loads of Barrett students still came out to support the great cause!
Local WDVM TV news covers Adopt-a-Gym at Charles Barrett! Read More »
OPEN Forum Podcast all starts Mike Miller and Mike Martinez invited Kevin on the show to spread the word about Adopt-a-Gym. What a great opportunity to reach the physical education community!! So appreciative! Take a listen to Episode 9 of their awesome series of Physical Education podcasts…then listen to the rest!! https://openphysed.podbean.com
