by pnwp on September 15, 2011
Donate in Someone’s Honor!
Do you know someone who’s had breast cancer and you’d like to honor? Get them a link on our “Link For Pink” tribute chain! Each name will be placed on paper links and added to our growing chain in the studio – we’ll take it with us on Sunday, Oct 2nd for “Pilates for Pink in the Park”! Call Shannon at the studio to donate now: info@pacificnwpilates.com, 503-292-4409.
Eve Stern (pictured here with son Alex) is a breast cancer survivor and PNWP client since 2004. In Eve’s words: I started Pilates after a friend suggested I might like it since I generally disliked all forms of exercise. When I received my diagnosis of Breast Cancer, I surprised myself by continuing to attend even though I had the perfect excuse to quit. I would drag my poor radiated and chemo’d body out of bed, don my headscarf and drive to the studio for an hour of healthy input.
I received a great amount of support from Pacific NW Pilates. Whenever I arrived for my sessions, I was greeted with warm smiles of tenderness and encouragement that kept me going on even the toughest days. My personal instructors, Sue and Janet, quietly cheered me on and strengthened both my body and my soul.
For that hour, twice a week, I felt normal and strong and in control of what was happening to me. I will always be eternally grateful for what the medical community did to heal my body. I am equally appreciative of what my Pilates experience did to strengthen my, both physically and mentally.”
If you’d like to also pay tribute to someone on this page, send us a photo and their info and we’d love to share with our community!
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In Honor of those affected by Breast Cancer
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Eve Stern
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Nancy Hassen |
Lennie Brantley |
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Judy David
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Theresa Dooley
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Beth Ann Kitlas
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Peg Malkemus
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Catherine Jones
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Marlene Swalm
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Joanne Kay
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Pru Byford |
| Carmen Ayers |
Nancy Tittel |
Pop Pop George |
| Susan Newman |
Melissa Hayden |
Elena Carter |
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Tegan McCarthy |
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by pnwp on September 13, 2011
Around the world, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we can’t wait to do our part. We have so many great things going on with the studio and ways for you to get involved too!
- On Saturday, September 17th PNWP will host a free “Pilates for Breast Cancer” class at the Komen Expo at noon. If you are there to pick up your packet for the run, stop by and say hello and take the class with Leslie Braverman.
- The week of September 26th – Oct 1st, we’ll hold special group classes where 100% of the proceeds go to the BCRF. 100% of the classes will be donated from these classes:
Monday, Sept 26th, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Perfect Your Mat Skills w/ Leslie Braverman
Wednesday, Sept 28th, 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Instructor Class with Melanie Byford-Young
- On Sunday October 2nd, it’s Pilates for Pink in the Park, a morning in Washington Park filled with informative lectures, 2 pilates classes, a tribute to breast cancer patients and a support gathering with friends and family. Join Melanie, Leslie and all the PNWP Angels! Register now to take part and get your adorable Pilates for Pink t-shirt.
- Wear2 fashions are now available on the PNWP website and
In honor of “Pilates for Pink” , Wear2 and PNWP have collaborated to create an exclusive “Pilates for Pink” clothing line. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to breast cancer research. This wonderful fitness wear goes beyond the studio with comfortable knits that look beautiful! Shop now!
- Donate to our “Link for Pink” – a paper honor chain that we’ll string around the studio and take with us to Pilates for Pink in the Park. Donate in someone’s name and watch the “Link For Pink” grow & grow! 100% of the proceeds will go to the BCRF.
Wear2 Girls in “Pilates for Pink” fashions!
by pnwp on September 7, 2011
Sunday, October 2nd
Pilates for Pink
This annual national breast cancer awareness initiative started six years ago by SHAPE Magazine and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Pilates studios across the country host special classes in October where 100% of the proceeds are donated to breast cancer research and to date, over $800,000 has been raised.
Pacific Northwest Pilates has been a proud participant of this campaign since the beginning and now for 2011, we want to kick it up a notch and host a public class in a park, just like the nationally covered event that SHAPE holds in New York City! Join Melanie, Leslie and all the PNWP Angels to make this West Coast version BIG & beautiful!
The Event:
- Sunday, October 2nd, starting at 9am in Washington Park in the Stevens Pavilion at the Arboretum.
- Event will include an informative presentation on breast cancer, followed by 2 Pilates group classes all hosted by PNWP owners, Melanie & Leslie. See the full descriptions & times.
- $25 registration which will include a “Pilates Angels for Pink” t-shirt – all proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
- Participants will have opportunity to donate in the name of someone at the event, as we string our “Link for Pink” across the park.
- Refreshments served.
- View the event postcard.
Thank You to Our Wonderful Sponsors!
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by pnwp on September 6, 2011
Jean is once again looking for a few good men and women! Jean will be offering free classes to veterans from Iraq or Afghanistan and/or spouses of current military personnel. Initial sessions will be done privately, but Jean is hoping to start a group class for veterans later in the year. For more information or to make an appointment, please call Jean at (503) 422-3398 or email her at dancrsfoot@gmail.com
Do you know someone who’s had breast cancer and you’d like to honor? Get them a link on our “Link For Pink” tribute chain! Each name will be placed on paper links and added to our growing chain in the studio – we’ll take it with us on Sunday, Oct 2nd for “Pilates for Pink in the Park”! Call Shannon at the studio to donate now: info@pacificnwpilates.com, 503-292-4409.
