Special Event for St. Jude to Raise Funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Jacksonville, Fl May 17, 2009 – A Yogathon for St. Jude will be gearing up on May 30 from 9:00a.m. until 11:30a.m. at Mindful Motion Yoga. The event will raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, the premier center for the research and treatment of childhood cancer and other deadly diseases.

“St. Jude is the leader in the fight against catastrophic childhood diseases such as leukemia, brain tumors and sickle cell disease,” said Terri Morrison, owner of Mindful Motion Yoga and coordinator of the Southside event. “Through events like this one, Jacksonville will be supporting the St. Jude mission of finding cures and saving children from across the country and around the world.” The Yogathon for St Jude is a long held tradition at another local yoga studio, Yoga Den in Mandarin. "I am honored that Alyson Foreacre, owner of Yoga Den, asked us to host a Yogathon to coincide with their event" said Terri.

The Mindful Motion Yoga event will feature two yoga practices starting with a "Nothin' but the Sun" series of Sun Salutations from 9:00 until 10:00 followed by a relaxation and transition into a Very Gentle Yoga Practice starting at 10:30. No yoga experience is necessary to join us for the Gentle Practice. Participants may choose to join us for one or both events.

Anyone who wishes to participate in this Yogathon event may do so by making a donation of choice to St. Jude. Donation forms and envelopes will be available Mindful Motion Yoga the day of the event. Participants may also obtain sponsors by asking them to pledge a flat donation for their participation. Participants are encouraged to invite friends and family to this fun, worthwhile event. For more information or to participate, contact Terri at 904-996-2500.

For information on how to host your own Special Event for St. Jude, call 1-800-457-2444 or visit ww.stjude.org/specialevents.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization, through events such as Special Events for St. Jude. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org.