I'm writing this on behalf of women's bodybuilding as a whole. As it stands, since sponsorship funds are low, there are now only currently 4 Female Bodybuilding IFBB Pro shows. 2 of those are invitational (the Ms Olympia in Vegas and the Ms International at the Arnold). Right now the only 2 open FBB shows are the New York Pro and the Atlantic City Pro. Tim Gardner, the promoter of the Tampa Pro, had to drop the women off the ticket this year, but he has guaranteed that women will be back for 2010 if $12k is raised by December. Thus far, individuals have given a total of $3150 (see
http://siouxcountry.com/showthread.php?t=6354 ) and Species Nutrition has pledged $1000 directly to Tim through 813.908.7763 /
tgflex@aol.com
Please, if we can give something, it would really mean a lot to the women of the sport, and to me personally. I am striving to earn Pro status, but what's the use if there are no shows to compete in?
Individual contributions are welcomed via the Paypal button at the top right of the SC.com page.
Thanks for your time,
Vanessa Adams