MADabolic Asheville Rallies Support Following Hurricane Helene
MADabolic Asheville owner Evan Lindsay has launched a GoFundMe to support members of the strength and conditioning franchise and the community
MADabolic in Asheville, North Carolina, is raising funds to support members of its strength training fitness gym who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene and are grappling with power outages, water shortages, and damage to their homes and businesses.
The Asheville strength and conditioning franchise, owned by Evan Lindsay, aims to raise $50,000 to provide immediate relief supplies such as water, food, and hygiene products and to grant assistance to affected businesses, including (but not limited to) MAD Perks Partners and those owned by MAD AVL members. Funds will also support community events.
MADabolic Asheville shared some of the experiences its members have endured in the wake of Hurricane Helene on its GoFundMe page.
“In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our community stands committed to rebuilding stronger than before,” Lindsay tells Athletech News. “The campaign is more than just a fundraising effort; after the essential resources of food, water, and shelter are deployed – it’s essential to be connected to each other emotionally and collaborate to get and keep money exchanging hands in the micro economy. The impact of events like this lasts longer than the short news story or images online. We have given away thousands of dollars of resources, have started buying and giving away tens of thousands of gift cards, and have donated funds to support our members, partner businesses, and those in need.”
MADabolic co-founder Brandon Cullen said, “Our hearts go out to our neighbors in Asheville and the surrounding areas affected by Hurricane Helene. The Asheville location has been part of our MADabolic family since 2014, and despite the odds sometimes being stacked against them – through ownership changes, COVID, and now the hurricane, they’ve demonstrated time and time again that they are a resilient team that always comes out of adversity stronger.”
“Moments like these remind us of the strength of community — both inside and outside of our gyms. As a brand, we’re all about building resilience — not just in workouts but in life,” Cullen continued. “So seeing MADabolic Asheville rally is inspiring, but it’s not surprising. That’s who they are. That’s who we are. The local team was quick to organize a GoFundMe campaign and use the gym as a space to help collect and distribute relief supplies for those in need.”
Cullen added that MADabolic Asheville quickly pivoted to offsite workouts when the lights went out so the community could come together and find a sense of normalcy.
“What makes this even more meaningful is that fitness becomes an anchor for people in tough times—it’s not just about staying active; it’s about showing up, finding routine, and being part of something bigger,” he said. “We’re incredibly proud of the Asheville team and their members for embodying that grit, resourcefulness, and community spirit in the face of adversity. It really reinforces everything MADabolic stands for: discipline, resilience, and leaning into challenges, both on and off the floor.”
Click here to support the MADabolic Asheville community.
