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Youth Gymnastics · Freehold, NJ

How Freehold Elite Gymnastics Raised $30,750 & Planted 3,000 Trees in a Month

See how Freehold Elite Gymnastics used Plantd to run a digital gymnastics fundraiser that raised $30,750 in one month while supporting tree planting.

Freehold Elite Gymnastics coach and athlete high-fiving
$30,750
Raised In 30 Days
3,000
Trees Planted
494t
CO₂ To Be Offset
8 Acres
Reforested
460+
Donors
65%
Participation Rate
About the Team

Freehold Elite Gymnastics

Freehold Elite Gymnastics is a competitive gymnastics training center in Freehold, New Jersey, focused on developing young athletes through discipline, teamwork, and community involvement. Their gymnasts compete at regional and national levels while actively participating in meaningful causes that extend beyond the gym.

Industry
Youth Gymnastics
Team Size
65 Athletes
Location
Freehold, New Jersey
Platform
Plantd’s Tree-Planting Fundraising
Use Case
Team Fundraising + Environmental Impact
The Challenge

The Gymnastics Fundraising Challenge

Like many youth sports programs, Freehold Elite Gymnastics relied on traditional fundraisers but faced significant challenges:

Time-consuming setup for coaches and parents.
Limited excitement around product-based fundraisers.
Difficulty tracking progress and engagement.
Donors wanted purpose, not just products.
Hard to showcase long-term impact beyond team expenses.
Fundraising fatigue among families.
The Solution

A Digital Fundraiser That Supported Athletes & Reforestation

Freehold Elite Gymnastics partnered with Plantd to launch a team-wide tree-planting fundraiser.

Athlete Fundraising Pages

Each gymnast received a personal campaign page to share their story and fundraising goal. Supporters could instantly see how their donation translated into trees planted.

QR Code + Custom Links

Athletes shared their pages using QR codes, text messages, and social media links, making it easy for friends and family to donate anytime, anywhere.

Real-Time Impact

Coaches, athletes, and donors could clearly see funds raised, trees planted, and acres reforested — bringing collective efforts to life.

Transparent Donor Experience

Every donation revealed its meaningful environmental impact in real time, inspiring continued support and stronger contributions.

Ongoing Backend Support

Plantd handled setup, messaging, promotional visuals, and provided ongoing performance insights to maintain campaign momentum.

The Results

Measurable Impact Across the Board

Campaign Performance

  • $30,750 raised in one month
  • 460 Donors
  • $64.87 average donation
  • 65 athletes participated
  • 65% participation rate

Environmental Impact

  • 3,000 trees planted
  • 494 tons of CO₂ projected to be offset
  • 8 acres reforested in verified global projects

Program Impact

  • Coaches saved hours on logistics
  • Parents felt proud supporting a meaningful cause
  • Athletes had a story that inspired donations
  • Entire gym rallied around a shared mission
Testimonials

What Coaches and Parents Say

“Working with Plantd was a game-changer for our fundraising efforts. Our team not only hit our financial goals faster than we ever thought possible, but we also planted thousands of trees in the process! Our parents loved seeing exactly how their support was making a difference.”

Head Coach
Freehold Elite Gymnastics

“Fundraising has never been this simple! Setting up my child's page took just a few minutes, and with Plantd's shareable links and marketing tools, we were able to reach friends, family, and even local businesses effortlessly.”

Jackie
Parent

“Raising money for my team with Plantd was such an exciting experience! The leaderboard kept me motivated, and seeing messages of encouragement from my supporters on my fundraising page made it even more special.”

Kayla
Athlete

Bring Tree-Planting Fundraising to Your Team

Freehold Elite proved that fundraisers don’t have to feel outdated or transactional. When purpose is built in, engagement rises.

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