Just Breathe Studio will raise funds and awareness for the Savannah River Cancer Foundation on Saturday.
Those attending yoga classes from 8:45 a.m. to noon Saturday at the yoga studio will be asked to donate $10 to the foundation and will receive a coupon from Aiken Regional Medical Centers for a 15 percent discount on mammograms.
The fundraiser is dedicated to the memory of the late Suzanne Messick, who died of cancer in 2007, according to Just Breathe owner Kay Dillon.
"Suzanne and I were on the original board that founded the Savannah River Cancer Foundation," Dillon said. "She was such an inspiration to everyone who met her, and she touched so many lives. She taught me that what you do matters."
Founded in 2003, the Savannah River Cancer Foundation provides assistance to local cancer patients in the form of education, emotional and financial support. The foundation's funds are used exclusively in the Aiken area.
"The foundation is extremely grateful for Kay's support throughout the year, especially on breast cancer awareness," said Joan Moffett, the foundation's community outreach coordinator. "It's been shown by studies that yoga, especially restorative yoga, has helped women fight depression and find meaning in life during breast cancer treatments, and the atmosphere in Just Breathe Studio just puts you at ease and helps you feel at peace with yourself."
Classes available at Just Breathe Studio on Saturday include Pilates and Hot Yoga 2 at 8:45 a.m., tai chi and belly dancing at 10 a.m. and Yoga 1, kids' yoga and guided meditation at 11 a.m.
For more information about the Cancer Foundation Yoga Day, call Just Breathe Studio at 648-8048.
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