On Sunday, March 4, thousands of Canadians at locations across the country will join together for the sixth year in a row to help raise money for arthritis and autoimmune disease research in the Power of Movement yoga fundraiser! This amazing initiative has already raised more than one million dollars and this year, the founders hope to raise an additional $500,000 to help find a way for those with arthritis to wave goodbye to joint pain once and for all.
The Power of Movement fundraiser consists of 23 yoga mega sessions from Vancouver to Halifax that will be held simultaneously across Canada. I think this is such an amazing fundraiser, especially since yoga can be extremely helpful in treating the pain of arthritis by improving blood circulation and removing unwanted toxins from the body. Not to mention the amazing emotional benefits that yoga provides too!
And arthritis is a cause that really does deserve notice. Over 4.2 million Canadians over 15 years of age suffer from the disease. Arthritis always makes me think of my grandmother; she once loved to crochet but in her later years her hands were so twisted with arthritis that she couldn’t even dress herself some days. I can’t imagine how hard it was for her to be so helpless when she was once so capable, but that’s the kind of anguish that people with arthritis have to suffer through every day.
To raise awareness about this incredible cause, Power of Movement is offering a Better Health Prize Pack to one lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader. Celebrity chef Anthony Sedlak has experienced firsthand the benefits of a healthy diet – resulting in his own health transformation and weight loss. Anthony will continue his health regime by participating in the Power of Movement fundraiser and one lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader is going to win a copy of Anthony’s cookbook The Main: Recipes and a YogaFit Canada DVD to help start them on their own road to good health!
So this March 4, why not join health enthusiasts across Canada and move for a cause in the Power of Movement event? Your body and mind will both be nourished after participating in this healthy and hope-inspiring fundraiser!
Learn More: To learn more about Power of Movement or register for one of the sessions near you, visit the website today
tanyab79 says
all started in 2005 when Dorna Chee made a phone call to the Arthritis and Autoimmunity Research Centre (AARC) Foundation in Toronto with an idea.
Stephanie LaPlante says
I learned that Power of Movement was founded on one women’s dream, the passion of volunteers and supporters and a lot of community engagement.
Janette says
There are prizes for the Top 5 National Fundraisers
Josee P says
There will be a power of Movement close to me in Ottawa.
Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Lisa KH says
Trish Stratus is a celebrity ambassador for the Power of Movement.
Athena says
There’s some close to me in Toronto
susan margaret says
I learned that there are a number of locations in Ontario, including 1 that is about 30 minutes from my house!
Laura P says
It started in 2005.
Angie M says
looks like they have 23 locations
Maegan Morin says
To date they have earned over 1,000,000 and they hope to raise an additional 500,000 through the 2012 campaign
Jen P says
began in 2005!
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says
I read that it was founded by a women – yippy
missbobloblaw says
I found out that the inaugural POM event was hosted at the Wellesley Community Centre with 250 in attendance raising more than $50,000.
beth says
I dont know much about yoga and certainly how much didnt realize how much yoga helps with arthritis
tumyii says
i learned that this is canada’s largest yoga fundraiser, already raising over 1 million dollars. this event began in 2005, with the idea of a yoga teacher dorna chee who was suffering from lupus. the 2012 campaign hopes to raise an additional $500 000!
Emma says
The closest location in Montreal is around 20 minutes from my place, Montreal Location: L’Espace Griffintown
1314 Olier
Teri Tarrant says
Power of Movement was founded on one women’s dream, the passion of volunteers and supporters and a lot of community engagement.
Josie says
I learned they have 23 locations
nikki robak says
There is a few locations in Ontario
Tanis Sergeew says
I learned that the closest location is in Vancouver, which is 4 1/2 hours away! Yikes!
B.J. Bernal says
Started in 2005
brooke t says
I learned that Power of Movement was founded on one women’s dream
Lisa Smith says
Dorna had turned to her yoga breathing exercises to help her get through a long stay in hospital after being diagnosed with lupus
corey says
After starting in 2005, the event went National by 2009 and was hosted across Canada, from Nanaimo to Halifax.
Jennifer L. says
I learned that I could join this in Kitchener Waterloo. It sounds great!
Kaeli H says
power of movement started in 2005
Christine says
Power of Movement was founded on one women’s dream
Adina H. says
I learned that David Paetkau is one of the celebrity ambassadors.
Cindy B says
They desire to help others specifically those with arthritis and other auto immune diseases. Thanks for a great giveaway.
Charlene Vidal says
Trish Stratus is a celebrity ambassador for the Power of Movement.
Celia K says
i found they have a location in Calgary
Lori Hart says
I learned Power of Movement was founded on one women’s dream
Becky Boo says
It started in 2005 by Dorna Chee. To date they have raised over one million dollars for the AARC foundation.
Jennifer Barata Allen says
That is was started by a women. She was introduced to yoga during a long stay in the hospital and it helped her, living with lupus.
Carley L says
I learned that The Power of Movement became a national event in 2009 and there are locations that host the event all across Canada, including one in my town.
Deidra B. says
The Power Of Movement organization has raised over 1 million dollars.
Tina F says
Dorna had turned to her yoga breathing exercises to help her get through a long stay in hospital after being diagnosed with lupus,
renee says
Power of Movement was founded on one women’s dream, the passion of volunteers and supporters and a lot of community engagement.
Sand says
I learned that It all started in 2005 when Dorna Chee made a phone call to the Arthritis and Autoimmunity Research Centre (AARC) Foundation in Toronto with an idea.