LOS ANGELES, CA (June 7, 2017) – YAS Fitness Centers and Cancer Support Community Los Angeles (CSCLA) are teaming up for their annual YAS-A-THON on Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at three YAS Fitness Centers: 245 Main Street, Venice; 1932 Hyperion Ave., Silverlake; and 831 S. Hope Street, Los Angeles. The three-hour cycle-thon will benefit the FREE programs and services provided by CSCLA for people impacted by cancer.
Participants will enjoy three hours of cycling to invigorating music led by motivating, professional YAS fitness instructors. There will be an array of healthy snacks and beverages provided to keep cyclers hydrated and energized. Top fundraisers will receive sought after prizes, including an Aero Spin Bike, 66 Audio Bluetooth fitness headphones, and more!
Since the opening of YAS Fitness Center, Kimberly Fowler, founder, had a vision – an event that would tie two of her passions together, fitness and philanthropy. YAS Fitness Centers pioneered the unique combination of yoga and spinning® and has raised more than $2 million for a variety of organizations focusing on cancer research and programs benefiting those impacted by cancer.
“Cancer Support Community is so fortunate to have the support of Kimberly Fowler and the YAS Fitness Centers who have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to health and fitness,” said Julia Forth, Executive Director, CSC. “Their vision, generosity and devotion enable us to provide FREE services to cancer patients and families, including support groups, counseling, healthy lifestyle classes, educational lectures, family programs and so much more. Cancer Support Community is proud to have them as part of our family.”
“We are thrilled to host YAS-A-Thon once again to support the amazing FREE programs at CSC Los Angeles,” said Kimberly Fowler, YAS Fitness founder. “As a cancer survivor, this organization is close to my heart and they provide much needed hope to cancer patients and their families. CSC is truly dedicated to improving and saving lives.”
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About the Cancer Support Community Los Angeles
CSC’s mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. In 2009, The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club joined forces to become the Cancer Support Community. The combined organization provides the highest quality social and emotional support for people impacted by cancer through a network of 50 licensed affiliates, more than 120 satellite locations and vibrant online and telephone communities, touching more than one million people each year. The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and the Institute of Medicine advocate that services provided by CSC are an integral part of quality “patient-centered” cancer care. Cancer Support Community Los Angeles was founded in 1982 in Santa Monica, California by Dr. Harold and Harriet Benjamin. Cancer Support Community Los Angeles offers 100% free, invaluable emotional and psychological support and healthy life-style services, including education, family and social activities.
About YAS Fitness Centers
YAS Fitness Centers feature hybrid fitness movement combining Yoga and indoor cycling. YAS is for people who value their health, fitness and time. “The Godmother of the Hybrid Movement,” Kimberly Fowler is founder of YAS Fitness Centers, author, philanthropist, feminist, athlete, speaker and cancer survivor. Since opening YAS Fitness Center in Venice, CA in 2001, Fowler has regularly shaken up the yoga and fitness worlds with her fresh, no-nonsense workouts designed for everyone. There are currently 5 YAS Fitness Center located in Venice, Silverlake, Downtown Los Angeles, Costa Mesa and Portland, OR. YAS workout DVDs, YAS Signature yoga and sportswear line and Fowler’s bestselling practical guide to yoga, The No OM Zone, is available at all YAS Fitness Centers. YAS has raised more than $2 million for a variety of organizations focusing on cancer research. For more information, visit go2yas.com/.
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Registration options include $1,000 fundraising commitment for individuals and $1,500 commitment for a 3-person spinning team. All proceeds will benefit the FREE programs and services provided by Cancer Support Community Los Angeles.
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REGISTER AT firstgiving.com/YASforCSC/YASATHON2017
CAN’T RIDE? Support an athlete or team by donating to YAS-A-Thon!
FOR MORE INFO: cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org.
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In photo above: Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center (CSC)’s board members pictured with YAS Fitness founder Kimberly Fowler and YAS’ Sherri Rosen.
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Get inspired by these amazing past YAS-A-Thon participants!
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YAS’ Amy Horwitch, Myrna Gaardsmoe, YAS founder Kimberly Fowler, Sherri Rosen, Robyn Ward, Lianne Gold and Tina Ong.
3rd hour led by YAS Instructor Myrna Gaardsmoe
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REGISTER AT firstgiving.com/YASforCSC/YASATHON2017
CAN’T RIDE? Support an athlete or team by donating to YAS-A-Thon!
For more information, visit cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org.
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JOIN THE YAS FAMILY!
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Do some yoga and spinning or both at YAS Fitness Centers!
Team Venice Paparazzi has been a member since 2008. About: A hybrid fitness movement combining Yoga and indoor cycling, YAS is for people who value their health, fitness and time. A smart combination of cardio, strength training, stretching and alignment, YAS is a succinct and balanced solution to all your fitness needs. The very first fitness program dedicated to the combination of Yoga and Spinning®, YAS Fitness Studios were created and founded in 2001 by Kimberly Fowler. Kimberly Fowler is a pioneer within the fitness industry. 5 locations: Venice, Silverlake, Downtown LA, East Costa Mesa, and in Portland.
For more info and class schedule, visit www.GO2YAS.com
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All photos by Venice Paparazzi.
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