Exercise For Breast Cancer Awareness
October is breast cancer awareness month and there are thousands of fund raising events going on in every state of the union. There are classic fundraisers like black tie events and and rallies for awareness, but the most significant comes in the form of exercise related events. We have all heard of the Susan G. Komen race for the Cure. The Komen Race for the Cure Series raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.
The 5k races are run/walk and are celebrating their 25th anniversary. Having participated in one, I can say that they are emotionally moving and spiritually uplifting. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is another not-for-profit organization devoted to raising funds for research and awareness. Shape magazine promotes a Pilates For Pink fund raising event during the month of October where Pilates studios all across the nation offer mat classes in exchange for donation to this foundation.
My studio participates in this effort and we raised over $300.00 this month. Multiply that by the thousands of studios participating and you get an enormous donation for the foundation. But your donation does not have to reach a national level. There are plenty of local organizations that would benefit greatly from fund raising events like these. October is almost over, but it’s never too late to offer your services in exchange for donation to whatever breast cancer organization you like.
