On Saturday, April 30, the Boulder County Department of Housing and Human Services is hosting the first-ever Yogathon for Foster Care, a community event designed to raise support for children in foster care.
In the event, which will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Boulder County Recycling Center at 1901 63rd St. in Boulder, participants register either as a Yogi (a yoga practitioner in the event) or a Sponsor (supporter-at-large of event participants). Yogis set a goal for the day and gather pledges. Sponsors pledge to donate their time and recruit others to attend foster care advocate trainings or community events, or to donate items to foster family wish lists.
“Not everyone whose heart goes out to kids in foster care can be a foster parent, so here’s an easy way to help,” said event organizer Gabriel Bernier. “People can gather support and participate in the Yogathon themselves, or simply sponsor other people who will be participating.”
Participants will be eligible to win prizes, including free yoga classes. Team registration and support volunteer opportunities are available. Registration is available online at www.Yoga4kids.eventbrite.com.
Contact Gabriel Bernier at [email protected] or 303-441-1081 for more information.
