Pilates for Pink Effort & Outcome

Pilates for Pink at Up Stretch Pilates Studio raised $795 for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. A special "thank you" owed to Alice McElwain who donated Brueggers bagels and cream cheeses to share with the Saturday morning class participants and to Andrea Lentz, Tarot Card Reader, who came out from 10am-1pm and contributed 100% of her readings to the charity.

Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed class, the raffle drawing, and donated for this worthwhile cause. The outcome greatly surpassed my expectations and I hope to make next year just as if not more successful and fun, too!

Pilates for Pink Class on 10/14

Last night we had an incredible turnout for the Pilates for Pink class and Chinese Auction fundraiser that raised consciouness and funds for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Class was fun and challenging, we had all levels, beginners to advanced participants. It was such a pleasure to work with everyone.
Prizes were awarded and appreciated by all who attended and contributed. We raised vital funds for continuing to research for a cure for Breast Cancer. I don't have a final count, but I suspect we doubled last years fundraising effort, which was $312 for the BCRF. I'm so greatful to have had the support of my colleagues at the gym, especially wish to recognize Tiffney who volunteered her time to help set a small space right outside the aerobics room for my event, decorate and add balloons to add to the festivities.
We have 1 more class to fill, Saturday, October 18 at 10:30am has about 8 spots remaining and we'd love to have you come out. After class, we'll be able to snack on bagels and cream cheese provided by Alice McElwain from Brueggers Bagels.

The BCRF & Pilates for Pink Events

Better late than never, now you can use the BCRF "donate now" button on the side of the blog to submit your donate via credit card. Use this feature for Pilates for Pink classes, the fundraiser raffle, or to just donate. If you use it for any Pilates for Pink event, make sure to check your email - that you get a confirmation letter and print out to bring with you or email that letter of receipt to lisa@upstretchpilates.com.

Any amount is considered important to raise consciousness and fund research to find a cure for Breast Cancer. Thank you for joining in my fight for a cure!

Pittsburgh Goes Pilates for Pink Tonight

Please check in a few minutes before 7pm tonight and get your last chance at raffle tickets for the Chinese Auction drawing taking place right after class. Prizes will be on display prior to class. Bring a towel and mat with you if you have one, and water will be available following our workout. Class will be about 50 minutes.

Enjoy the class and thank you so much for your support this year!

Prana Contributes to Auction

I'm so excited to receive today, last minute, Prana's E.C.O. Sticky Mat fundraiser auction prize. This is a very special mat, eco-friendly, no PVC or heavy metals, and very very soft and thick - perfect for Pilates. The mat retails at $44, and with a 3 ticket purchase of $5, it may be yours if your ticket gets drawn. What a deal!!!

Pink Night: Pilates in Pittsburgh

Wear your pink Tuesday, October 14th to the Pilates for Pink class. Pose for a Pink Picture for the Pilates for Pink/Shape magazine team.

Lois Hick's Garden Basket & Stone Massage Prize

A beautiful collection of earth-friendly and well-being items come with the 30-minute massage gift certificate from Lois Hicks, MT of Bodies R Us Gym. Click to enlarge and see some of the items in detail. This is one of the most popular prizes this fundraiser has seen, so make sure you have extra tickets in to improve your chances of winning!

Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant

Win a $25 gift certificate to Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant. For just participating in class, you'll get a special treat, too. Please come and join us Tuesday night for the drawing and Saturday for the Pilates for Pink Class benefiting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Pretty Hair Salon & Tastefully Simple

Heather Mifflin has opened Pretty Hair Salon on Babcock Blvd. near Northway Mall. She's prized us with an awesome product basket and gift certificate.

Melissa Bechtold of Tastefully Simple will be donating a recipe book and $25 gift certificate.

We're close to reaching out goal . . . keep your bills handy for more raffle tickets on Tuesday night!

Lisa

Tuesday Pilates for Pink - Full! Thank you!

Although the Tuesday night class is full, you are always invited to the Xango Mangosteen Juice Sampling and CHinese Auction drawing at 8:00 PM, following the class. You may even get a lucky empty spot in class if you walk-in at 7:05, and it happens that someone who signed up doesn't come in. Babysitting will be available that evening, you just have to check in first at the front desk and visit the childcare room prior to class, so arrive a few minutes early.

I'm so excited to offer this benefit class and raffle for charity. Please join me Saturday, October 18th at 10:30 AM for Pilates for Pink class #2 when Andrea Lentz will be on hand for $10 Tarot Readings, with $5 going to The BCRF.

See you soon!

Lisa

be present, Inc. Prize

A gorgeous Azure blue Be Present, Inc. outfit waits for a lucky Chinese Auction participant in a Size Medium. On the right is their popular Chakra Cami and matching Agility Pant. Click on the photo to enlarge the view.

The prize bags are now at the gym for you to drop in your tickets at the front desk.

Sabika Chinese Auction Prize

Meg sent a beautiful Sabika earring and necklace set this week for you to win. Tickets are 3 for $5, or 8 for $10 donation to The BCRF charity and the drawing will be held Tuesday, October 14 at 8pm, immediately after the Pilates for Pink class. Take home a catalog with the beautiful Fall/Winter collection items available for a limited time.
*Click the picture to enlarge the view.

Chinese Auction Sponsor Update

Courtney of be present, Inc. is sending a be present, Inc. yoga/Pilates outfit, our latest addition to the Chinese auction prizes.

Also contributing to the Pilates for Pink '08 fundraiser is our newest offering at Bodies R Us Gym: Kirsten Lowe-Rebel of Tan Envy. Kirsten's spray tanning session & package information will be available this week at the gym front desk and you can bid on her gift for a free spray tan session.

Jim Brickman Auction Prize - Wow!

This is a collection that you should not miss out on. A beautiful, sturdy back sack with a JB T-shirt, key chain, CD's and mousepad. I'm so excited to host Pilates for Pink again. We are getting close to our goal of raising $250 for The BCRF, so please advance pledge and register for classes and Chinese auction tickets.

Spa Week at Centre Ave. Massage & Spa

Check out a special promotion from our Pilates for Pink Sponsor - Centre Ave. Massage & Spa!

SPA WEEK! October 13th - 19th as seen in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette

For 1 week only you can purchase Spa Treatements for only $50.00!

Scrub and a Back Rub - Chase away the chill of Fall with a warming mineral back scrub. Your therapist will apply an exfoliating scrub to your back to leave your skin glowing and renewed. This is followed by a relaxing back, neck and shoulders massage to relieve your muscles and help you feel calm and refresed.

Back to your Feet - Begin your spa experience with an invigorating foot scrub followed by a mini-reflexology treatment. You will then receive a relaxing back, neck and shoulder massage to relieve your stress and calm your senses.

Straighten Yourself Out - The treatment begins with your therapist assessing your posture and range of motion. You will then work with the therapist in Active Isolated Stretching. This is very beneficial for athletes, improving your posture, range of motion as well as helping you become more away of your body. You will be sent home with stretches to continue your improvements.

All Treatments are $50.00 and are 1 hour in length.

Please have a credit card handy when scheduling to hold your appointment for Spa Week. Call(412)661-7724, or visit www.centreavespa.com.

ToeSox Pink non-slip sox at '08 P4P

ToeSox sponsors my auction with a Toesox prize of their Pink Non-Slip Yoga-Pilates sox. Make sure you have your extra tickets in for your size . . . Small or Medium!

Danskin at Pilates for Pink Auction

Danskin promises a product donation for the Pilates for Pink auction. The contribution is a multicolor outfit for any fitness regimen. Tickets are $5 for 3, or 8 tickets for $10. The more tickets you have in an item increases the chance your ticket is drawn, so keep that in mind when you see all the wonderful items up for raffle.

Jim Brickman Music

We are so glad that Jim Brickman Music will support this year our Pilates for Pink effort. They are sending us a beautiful Jim Brickman gift collection. You will be hearing Jim Brickman quietly underscoring your Pilates for Pink class workout and playing during the drawing of the Chinese auction prizes. Grab your dollar bills for charity and get ready to purchase your tickets $5 for 3 tickets, or $10 for 8 tickets. All proceeds go directly to the The BCRF, so make sure you make your donation check payable to the The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in the form of a check or money order, you may donate at www.bcrfcure.org and bring in your printed receipt, too.

Yogitoes SKIDLESS Towel

This year's Pilates for Pink Class Event will be incredible. We welcome back one of last year's sponsor contributors to the Chinese auction-style raffle, Yogitoes. The Yogitoes SKIDLESS Towel is a super absorbant towel with non-slip grip dots that support and steady your workout better than a high-end sticky mat. In addition, this towel is machine wash and dry, and soaks up the sweat rather than creates a slick surface like a traditional yoga or Pilates mat. I bought one a few years ago, still looks mint. Come to class with your $10 pledge, purchase your raffle tickets 3 for $5 or 8 for $10 donation, or donate whatever you wish. Just remember to write your check to support The Breast Cancer Reasearch Foundation directly and have a great time.

Yoplait Lids - Campaign for a Cure

Hey everyone,

Bring in your Yoplait yogurt lids for Yoplait's Save Lids to Save Lives campaign. Click here to join the team online and check our progress. Our team name is Pilates4PinkPgh, the team code is 111476. We will be collecting lids until we have to send them, December 31, 2008.

Thanks for helping us in the fight against Breast Cancer and supporting research for a cure.