Off The Mat, Into The World (http.//www.offthematintotheworld.com) is an organization committed to helping alleviate the suffering of children, working towards sustainable living, and helping to create a higher quality of living in some of the most impoverished areas of the world. OTM is also dedicated to ‘supporting cultures and communities where basic human need are at risk' through their yearly Seva Challenge. In order to help raise money for this nonprofit we pledge to do 108 sun salutations on the top of Mt. Philo on July 18th at 8 a.m and to get as many members of our community to sponsor us as possible. The salutations will be open to many levels of practitioners.
The money raised through this event will go towards the following:
80% of the funds will go towards helping the children of Uganda through the building of schools, organic farms, and a birthing center for women who are hiv/aids positive.
O.T.M. will work in conjunction with: Youth Aids, Hope for Tomorrow, and Shanti Uganda to create sustainable community programs and teach leadership skills to the people of this region.
20% of the funds raised will be used in O.T.M.’s domestic programs. This includes bringing Yoga to 'at risk' youth here in the states.
Interested in getting involved? It’s easy. All you need to do is to contact me, Sofi Dillof, (see info below) and I will email you a sponsor form or pick one up from a participating studio or teacher and start your fundraising.
There are two sponsor forms available. The first form allows you to pick a personal fundraising goal that you feel comfortable with. The second form is the 'gold card' sponsor form. This form is for those participating who want to take the extra fundraising challenge of trying to raise at least $500. I will offer free Yoga classes for all those taking the gold card challenge from the time of signing up until the time of the event. Whether it is asking 50 people for $10, 10 people for $50 or some other strategy, know that this goal is reachable if you have pure intention and motivation!
Asking people for money is not always easy, just remember what you're actually doing is giving them an opportunity to make a positive difference in the world.
Contact info: sofi@bowdownyoga.com or 238-6838
If you would like to sponsor me for this event:
your work and thought are really appreciatable. everybody should participate in these kind of children programs and funds.you are really doing a good job.we are also health professional providing meditation and yoga courses in favor of public health and safety but we are not saving money for children or others. you give us a new thoughts thanks.
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