If you are on this list, it might be a good idea to read this entire article.
Yesterday on Facebook we asked…
Elitefts
If you were granted one wish this holiday season what would it be?
Your Wishes
Shawn - A bench shirt. In seminary to become a chaplain and can’t afford one.
Todd – One more day cooking & BSn with my dad 
Rhandz - Free supplements supply for the entire 2012.
Matt - 13 trillion dollars to get the U.S. out of debt.
William - A respectable Squat…oh it’s not all about me? World peace.
David - A trap bar or a prowler!
Nikos – To remain injury free no matter what I do.
Amado – To be able to give both my parents hugs and kisses. RIP Mom and Dad..
Chris – That me and my family have the best time and don’t stop laughing!
Aaron - That there was a half decent, non-franchise gym where I lived.
Seenor – Kind of hard to think of things i want when there are people going hungry, who don’t have coats or homes…but wishing the world was different doesn’t feed anyone.
Freddy - A prowler… 
Ryan - Continuous weekly 5% gains and Egg Nog 24/7/365
Ty – That no child anywhere, in particular in America, went without a present on Christmas or without a meal.
Charles - To finish life strong!
Benjamin - health and strenght for all
Travis - Anadrol pudding
Oleg- Achieve all my goals for next year. And a free-shipping-to-Europe strong(er) hoody 
Jeff - sarah finley…..
David – 405 squat or even better for my mom and dad to get healthy. I’ll get the squat on my own
Michael – That my son achieves everything he wants in his life
Grant - Lose 50lbs instantly
Thomas - for the less fortunate to have family, warm shelter, and a good meal and remember the true meaining of Christmas. As for myself, a pair of jack briefs
Craig - a non-corrupt government
Mark - A bench shirt…
Ronni - That people put down there cell phones and JUST F’ING DRIVE!!!! Some of us have babies in the car.
David - People stop curling in the rack.
John – for my knee and hip to not be f’d up
Shawn - Paid trip to the next seminar
Rich - To help the people I come in touch with learn as much about themselves as they help me learn about myself.
Melissa - I’d like to say an end to all pain and suffering but it’s through pain and suffering that we become stronger.
Todd – That my grandmother didn’t pass last night
Samuli - World peace!!!
Julia – 50 more wishes…
Stephen – $2000 would solve most of my problems right about now, hell even $1000 would be great. @Todd Blankenship sorry to hear about your grandmother, I’ve been there man and that shit really does suck. Hope your holiday gets better!
Bubba - To be able to pay my rent so I can keep my house..
Tyler – talk with the EliteFts about EVERYTHING i could need to know.
Jerome – To have my power on
Joshua - To bring back some buddies lost in combat…
Frederik – A tent in the compound.
Mark - $500,000. I would take the next four years off and go back to school full time. Something in mobile technology and development.
Dan - A 500 lb deadlift
Mike- To open a hardcore training studio in my town.
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Darren - Metal gear
Reggie – A bench session at Elite!
Eric – perfect health for all in my family
Tarzan – That all the Republican presidential candidates would wake up and realize how absurd it was that they thought they should be President of the United States.
William - an Elite training seminar somewhere in Virginia
Gaz - an elite total…
Clay – The strongest abs in the world.
Kimberly - No more spondylolysthisis! I sure miss deadlifting…
Jeff Oiler – Own my own gym
Bryan - I was laid off a couple of months ago…so honestly, I would wish for a job that could pay my bills and let me support my family.
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Wishes Granted
If your name is in red print PLEASE email guns18@elitefts.com and let us help grant some or all of your wish!
We removed last names from this article, so double-check our Facebook page to make sure it’s your wish. You must include your first and last name, shipping address, your wish, and the time the post was made (*we will not share any of this information). If we don’t hear from you by the end of the week (December 23, 2011) we will donate the value of the products to one of the charities below. In other words, you missed your chance, BUT the revenue will still go to a great cause.
For all those who wished for children, world peace, and lost soldiers donations in the sum of $500 per charity were made this morning to…
Who Says Dreams Can’t Come True?
If you would like to help us grant more wishes, you still have until the end of the month to pick up the Programs that Work Manual. It’s over 150 pages, 30 programs and only costs $10! ALL proceeds from this manual will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
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Dave Tate is the founder and CEO of elitefts.com, staffed by experienced professionals dedicated to providing strength coaches, athletes and trainers with the highest-quality equipment, personalized service and extensive knowledge needed to advance their training programs.
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YOU ALL ARE *BEYOND* AWESOME. Thanks sincerely for all you do!!
This is super cool for you guys to do and yet another thing that sets you apart from everyone else. Congratulations to all those who were selected and thank you for giving to Toys for Tots and the other Charities. It is nice to see a company who actually gives a shit. Elitefts = AWESOME!
“For all those who wished for children, world peace, and lost soldiers donations in the sum of $500 per charity were made this morning to…”
Sounds like Tate needs to grow a beard, dye it white, and get a couple of reindeer with all these amazing presents being handed out. I’m genuinely amazed at this generosity.
Thank you for what you do.
Beyond amazing.
Wow! Even though I didn’t win anything your gesture to others more than solidifies my loyalty to you and your company….I like people that give a damn.
You guys are the greatest, wishes do come true thanks to you and your wonderful company. Happy Holidays.
Thank you so fuckin much for all you do!
No love for the people on twitter?
Seriously, major props to everybody at Elite. You guys are incredible!
I love you guys.
This is absolutely amazing, congrats to Elite for continuing to be the great company they are and hope everyone puts their new gear to work.
Dwight,
You can’t be serious. They just gave away thousands of dollars of cash & products and you’re complaining about where they picked the wishes from! While you disagree I think this was an incredible act of random kindness that is lacking in today’s selfish and entitled world.
You have no idea what a blessing it is to see my name in red. This is an answer to prayer!
Dave,
I have only recently discovered this website, since then I come to check it on a daily basis. I have to say you sound like one of the coolest dudes ever; I can only hope to be half as cool as you! After the holidays I plan to purchase a Prowler, I have been dying to get my hands on one. Thanks for the great articles you guys put out everyday!
Roy
“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” -Lao Tzu
One of many gifts from EliteFTS given throughout the year. Enjoy your wishes and carry that kindness forward on to others.
It is times like this that I’m proud to be a customer of elitefts. What you guys do and stand for is amazing.
I’ve never felt, seen or heard the heart beat of a company before. Today I feel and see how big the heart of Elitefts is. You guys are awesome! Thank you for who you are and what you do.
While I would still not change my wish, that is pretty awesome Dave & Elitefts….
Thansk guys. Thats why i only buy from you guys. Thanks for always being there for us but more for always helping the less fortunate.
Everything about this is awesome! Just ordered the programs that work manual again so I could increase my contribution.
Sorry if anyone took offense to what I said. I was just joking and being a ball buster. I didn’t realize how bad it came off until I checked it out afterwards. Anyways it go without saying Elitefts is a true American company that others would do well to model after. Happy Holidays.
wow
This is very very cool of you to do. I’m a loyal reader and follower of the company and continue to be impressed with what you do.
Awesome response from EFS! Thtas so cool!
There are two companies I am loyal to:
Elitefts and Spyderco
Thanks for all that you guys do.
I’ve been reading and supporting Elitefts for over 10 years. I have watched this company stick to its roots and grow into something very special with one of the most modest, humble, honest, caring and powerful leaders in the industry. I know Dave will always give the credit elsewhere but I’m posting this to personally thank him for the work he does. I also own a business and understand many of the challenges and can only imagine the ones Dave has had to face. When I look at what this company has grown to mean it’s come from the vision, effort, strain and commitment of one man. Dave you are doing amazing work and I wish you the best for 2012.
Reading stuff like this restores hope that there really are genuine people left in this world. Great work guys.
Now THIS is why I will always be a staunch supporter of EFS. This is more than just about training. It’s about being a better person in aspects of life. I think that’s what it mans to be strong(er).
To all the staff of Elitefts,
Happy Holidays to you all!
You guys do great things that help people in and outside the gym. You give new meaning to having hearts of steel.
Thank you for what you all do.
Kris
I would like to echo the above comments. This is a great company with great staff that care about their customers and the community. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.
Dave and the Elite Team,
This is why you guy are the best, Elitefts supporter for life!!!
And have a great happy and safe holiday season!!!
THIS is just one of the many reasons I support this company.
Giving back like this goes above and beyond and can hopefully show that powerlifters are more than just that. Truly inspirational.
This is badass. What a statement for your company. Excellent.
Proof that there IS still some good left in this world. Dave Tate is a guy who really knows what ‘pay it forward’ means, and not only lives it, but regularly demonstrates it through his company. Dave, and the entire Elite FTS staff, Merry Christmas, and I wish you the best in the coming new year. I am proud to support this company.
LEADING BY EXAMPLE! THIS is what it’s all about!