***RISE Yogathon 2017***
The 4th annual Yogathon will be held at Mission High School on Saturday, March 18! Join them for their annual fundraiser to help raise their goal of $60,000 to sustain and expand RISE's yoga programs in schools.
What to expect: 108 Sun Salutations led by amazing local teachers including Darren Main, Leila Swenson, Adesina Cash, and more! Live Music by Amber Field.
Food & drinks
Raffle & Prizes
Silent Auction
New friends to unite in our powerful mission!
Fundraising: Although not required, they ask each participant to raise a minimum of $108. This can be achieved by finding sponsors for each sun salutation that you do: $1 per salutation = $108! Ask friends and family to make tax-deductible pledges in support of your sun salutes through your own personal fundraising page, which you can create here: www.bit.ly/riseyogathon2017.
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with detailed instructions to guide you through fundraising. If you have any questions about how to set a personal fundraising goal in support of RISE, you can contact: madoka@RISEyogaforyouth.org.
Registration: You can register online. The registration fee for this event is $25 Early Bird, $30 regular, and $35 at the door. There is a tab to pay the registration fee, and also to make a donation if you would like to contribute more than the registration fee. You do not need to bring a ticket to the event if you register online.
Level: This is an all-levels event. You do not need to do all 108 salutations! They encourage participants to meet themselves where they are and treat their bodies lovingly.
What to wear, What to bring: If possible, bring your own yoga mat. They will have a few extra, though the salutations can also be done without a mat. Wear comfortable clothing for movement.
Day of event: Please arrive at 9:30am for check-in and to get settled, as the salutations will begin promptly at 10:30am.
Parking: Street parking.
Public Transportation: Mission High School is a short walk from BART at Mission and 16th Street, as well as the MUNI J train stop at Church & 18th Street.
Contact info: Please contact Madoka if you are interested in joining the RISE Ambassador Team, becoming a volunteer, if you want to make an in-kind donation or want to become a sponsor, etc. madoka@RISEyogaforyouth.org.
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