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7th Annual YAS-A-THON Benefiting Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center
YAS Fitness Centers, Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center host YAS-A-THON on June 26 at YAS Fitness centers in Venice and Silverlake
YAS FITNESS CENTERS & CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY BENJAMIN CENTER
ARE TEAMING UP FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL YAS-A-THON BENEFIT ON JUNE 26
AT YAS FITNESS CENTERS IN VENICE & SILVERLAKE
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LOS ANGELES, CA (May 24, 2016) – YAS Fitness Centers and Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center (CSC) are teaming up for the 7th annual YAS-A-THON on Sunday, June 26, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the YAS Fitness Centers in Venice (1101 Abbot Kinney Blvd) and Silverlake (1932 Hyperion Ave). The three-hour cycle-thon will benefit the free programs and services provided by CSC Benjamin Center for people impacted by cancer.
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Participants will enjoy three hours of cycling to invigorating music led by motivating, professional YAS fitness instructors. There will be an array of healthy snacks and beverages provided to keep cyclers hydrated and energized. A raffle to support CSC’s free services is available to participants in YAS-A-THON and the general public. Items include: 1 month unlimited pass to YAS Fitness Studios; Glam Punk Bicycle form Helens Cycles; Blue Lace Agate Pendant from Made in Earth; and Sweaty Betty Yoga Apparel! Raffle tickets can be purchased at YAS Venice & Silverlake front desks or online at http://bit.ly/YASATHONRAFFLE.
Since the opening of YAS Fitness Center, Kimberly Fowler, founder, had a vision – an event that would tie two of her passions together, fitness and philanthropy. YAS Fitness Centers, who pioneered the unique combination of yoga and spinning®, has raised nearly $2 million for a variety of organizations focusing on cancer research and programs benefiting those impacted by cancer.
“We are thrilled to team up with Kimberly Fowler and the YAS Fitness Centers,” said Julia Forth, Executive Director, CSC. “The impact of YAS’ contributions are immeasurable and their ongoing commitment to raising much needed funds provide hope to cancer patients and their families. Cancer Support Community is proud to have them as part of our family.”
“The Los Angeles community is extremely fortunate to have CSC Benjamin Center. It is such an extraordinary and dedicated organization that offers free programs that provide social and emotional support and optimizes health for those who need it most,” said Kimberly Fowler, YAS Fitness founder. “CSC is truly dedicated to improving and saving lives.”
About the Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center
CSC’s mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. In 2009, The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club joined forces to become the Cancer Support Community. The combined organization provides the highest quality social and emotional support for people impacted by cancer through a network of 50 licensed affiliates, more than 120 satellite locations and vibrant online and telephone communities, touching more than one million people each year. The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and the Institute of Medicine advocate that services provided by CSC are an integral part of quality “patient-centered” cancer care. Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center was founded in 1982 in Santa Monica, California by Dr. Harold and Harriet Benjamin. Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center offers 100% free invaluable emotional and psychological support and healthy life-style services, including education and social activities.
About YAS Fitness Centers
YAS Fitness Centers feature hybrid fitness movement combining Yoga and indoor cycling, YAS is for people who value their health, fitness and time. “The Godmother of the Hybrid Movement,” Kimberly Fowler is founder of YAS Fitness Centers, author, philanthropist, feminist, athlete, speaker and cancer survivor. Since opening YAS Fitness Center in Venice, CA in 2001, Fowler has regularly shaken up the yoga and fitness worlds with her fresh, no-nonsense workouts designed for everyone. There are currently 5 YAS Fitness Center located in Venice, Silverlake, Downtown Los Angeles, Costa Mesa and Portland, OR. YAS workout DVDs, YAS Signature yoga and sportswear line and Fowler’s bestselling practical guide to yoga, The No OM Zone, is available at all YAS Fitness Centers. YAS has raised nearly $2 million for a variety of organizations focusing on cancer research. For more information, visit go2yas.com/.
Registration options include $1,000 fundraising commitment for individuals and $1,500 commitment for a 3-person spinning team. All proceeds will benefit the free programs and services provided by Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center.
For more information, visit firstgiving.com/YASforCSC/yas-a-thon or cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org.
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