ABOUT
Appalachians in Motion (AIM) was created to bring people together through accessible sports, youth programming, volunteerism, wellness initiatives, and community events across North Central West Virginia and beyond.
COMMUNITY
Bringing people together through events and experiences that build stronger connections in our community.
RECREATION
Creating leagues, tournaments, and activities that give our community more ways to get moving, play, and have fun.
WELLNESS
Encouraging active lifestyles through approachable opportunities for movement, recreation, and healthy habits..
GIVING BACK
Using recreation as a way to support local schools, families, organizations, and community needs.
1300+ school
items donated
GET INVOLVED
Compete in our events, volunteer, sponsor, or donate. Every effort makes a difference.
Each year, AIM’s Back-to-School Bash gives us a chance to combine recreation with giving back to a local school community.
Schools interested in being selected as the beneficiary of our 2027 Back-to-School Bash are invited to apply. The selected school may receive support through school-supply donations, fundraising efforts, event proceeds, or other needs identified by the school.
We’d love to learn more about your school, the students and families you serve, and where additional community support could make the biggest impact.
Applications are open to all local schools in our surrounding communities.
SIGNATURE EVENT
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH- 2026
After getting everything counted, AIM collected an estimated 1,382 items!!
There was a huge assortment of school supplies like pens, pencils, dry erase markers, markers, crayons and colored pencils, paper, notebooks, clothing (pants, socks, shorts, t-shirts) to replenish their clothes closet, and lunch boxes for Suncrest Elementary, with an estimated retail value of approximately $840!
BOPARC Sports Complex
AUGUST 29, 2026
WHAT DID WE DO?
✔ Dodgeball Tournament
✔ Cornhole Tournament
✔ Silent Auction
✔ School Supply Drive
✔ Music + Community Fun
✔ Local Food Trucks
