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The 211OC LiftUp Challenge is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people across Orange County.
Every plank you hold, every dollar you give, and every friend you inspire helps connect individuals and families to the essential support they need during life’s most challenging moments.
Whether you choose to plank, donate, or become a Powerlifter by doing both, you’re helping lift up our community, making it stronger, healthier, and more connected.
When you step up to the challenge, you’re not just raising awareness. You’re helping ensure that when someone reaches out for help, someone is there to answer.
Are you ready to lift up Orange County?
Here is how to be part of the #211OCLiftUpChallenge.
Option 1: Get Ready to Plank
Option 2: Give
Option 3: Become a Powerlifter
Here’s how:
Not a planker? No problem.
Make a $21.10 donation to support 211OC and ensure everyone in Orange County has access to the support they need when they need it most.
Every dollar helps create pathways to stability and hope.
Want to make an even bigger impact?
Become a Powerlifter by taking on both parts of the challenge:
✅ Accept the plank challenge. Submit the form
✅ Make a donation
Powerlifters don’t just raise awareness. They help raise critical funds that strengthen our community and create lasting change.
Double your impact. Become a Powerlifter today.
Challenge accepted! 💪
I’m taking the #211OCLiftUpChallenge and working toward a 2-minute, 11-second plank by 2/11 Day because I believe strong communities are built when we lift each other up.
But the plank isn’t the only way to participate. You can also lift up our community with a $21.10 gift. Every donation helps connect our neighbors with critical resources and support when they need it most.
And if you want to go all in, do both and become a 211 Powerlifter!
Now I’m challenging @Name1, @Name2 and @Name3 to take the #211OCLiftUpChallenge and tell us why you lift up our community.
Plank. Give $21.10. Become a Powerlifter.
211OC LiftUp Challenge
Accept the plank challenge. Fill out this form:
Our community is already stepping up and accepting the 211OC LiftUp Challenge.
Watch their videos, browse the gallery, and see how individuals, teams, and organizations are helping lift up Orange County.
President and CEO
Automobile Club of Southern California
Dean, School of Social Sciences
UC Irvine
Partner, Labor & Employment
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Our community is already stepping up and accepting the 211OC LiftUp Challenge.
Watch their videos, browse the gallery, and see how individuals, teams, and organizations are helping lift up Orange County.
From first-time planks to Powerlifters, these community champions have already accepted the challenge. Now it’s your turn.
Accept the challenge. Share your moment. Inspire someone else to lift up our community.

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