YOGA IN THE PARK

Fundraiser for the CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY

Sunday, August 23rd ~ Heritage Park, Mission BC

The weather was perfect and we gathered under an ancient tree to practice yoga and meditation in harmony with Nature. We had 26 amazing yogis come out for Yoga in the Park this morning!  And would you believe that this amazing group raised $365 for the Canadian Cancer Society?  Holy Cow!! In one hour!

The event would not have been possible without Andrea Exner, Deborah Clysdale and Norine Longmire-Aarons.  Thank-you for being such an inspiration! 

I’d also like to thank the gals from the Canadian Cancer Society here in Mission who came out this morning with free sunscreen, water bottles and info about all the work the CCS does for people in need.

Plus, we’re famous!  Well, sort of.  Thanks to Sarah from Country 107.1 Radio who came out to support the event and help us promote it!

In Loving Memory of: Victor Loffler ~ Robert Exner

On July 11, 2009, almost two thousand people participated in the Camp Moomba Yogathon to raise awareness and funds for children impacted by HIV/AIDS. Participants collected pledges prior to the event and then on the event day as they convened to practice yoga.

UBC Thunderbird Stadium hosted Canada’s largest outdoor gathering of yoga instructors, yoga students and people in the ‘health and wellness’ industry. The event also included a Blissfest Marketplace and Food Fair, a showcase of local consumer products, services and delicacies, a fashion show, and special musical performances by Eileen Rothe and the Ghost Brothers!

Mission Yogis were out to this great event!

Thursday, June 25th ~ 6:00-7:00 pm  Admission was $10 with $1 from each ticket sold donated to the Women’s Resource Society of the Fraser Valley www.wrsfv.ca

“It’s time to take control of your health; Learn practical ways to reduce the risks of cancers.” Anne Arsenault from www.healthbrights.com presented this one hour, practical workshop. We had door prizes, tea and snacks!

Wasn’t May 3rd extraordinary?!

Our Yogathon fundraiser for www.shantiuganda.org raised almost $2000! Do you know how far that goes in Uganda? Thank-you to everyone who came out to support Shanti Uganda and to promote yoga and community in Mission. Our teachers (Natalie, Jaromey, Andrea and Padma) were truly inspiring, and the energy we created as a group was beautiful.

We had some great community involvement and would like to thank FRASER VALLEY BUILDING SUPPLIES for donating an outdoor clock which went to Nicole for bringing in the highest donation of over $200! Special thanks also go to our door prize sponsors: NATURAL REFLEXTIONS donated a $25 Spa Gift Certificate. The MISSION SPRINGS donated a $25 Gift Card. And STARBUCKS donated a huge tea basket. Thank-you! Please be sure to support these inspiring local businesses!

November 15, 2008, we were thrilled to support the Mission Rotary Club by donating a yoga mat and a 3 Month Unlimited Yoga Pass for the Silent Auction.

The Rotary Club provides support to various projects and charities both in Mission and internationally. This annual community event is a wonderful way for businesses and individuals to support our local Rotary Club.

We would like to offer a special “thank-you” to FRASER VALLEY BUILDING SUPPLIES for hosting us at this amazing event.