Community Corner
Local yoga class for runners raises money for The One Fund Boston
NORTHBOROUGH _ The Boston Marathon bombings will be forever etched in our memories. The fundraising events in support of the victims and their families subsequent to the bombings have provided much needed solace during the weeks and months following the tragedy.
The One Fund Boston was established at the request of Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino to assist victims and their families who were affected by the events at the April 15, 2013 Boston Marathon.
Rita Matraia, Owner of The Core Connection, a fitness studio in Northborough, found a way for her studio to contribute. Caitlin Borsini, a yoga instructor at The Core Connection, suggested a specialized yoga class for runners. Designating the class as a fundraiser in support of The One Fund Boston was a perfect match. The class was held in late April and 18 attendees participated in the class. A total of $400 was raised and donated to The One Fund Boston.
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“We did something similar to this last October to benefit breast cancer research for the Susan G. Komen® and raised $1,100, with several of our instructors donating their classes” said Rita Matraia, Owner of The Core Connection. “A big thanks goes to all for helping to organize this and to our participants, all runners themselves, who so graciously and generously donated. At The Core Connection, social consciousness is an important part of our overall mission and beliefs. We are proud to be a part of The One Fund Boston.”
For more information on The One Fund Boston, visit www.onefundboston.org. To make a donation to The One Fund Boston, click the link below:
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https://secure.onefundboston.org/pages/donate
The Core Connection LLC offers a myriad of classes ranging from different types of yoga, Pilates, Pilates reformer machines, barre fit, Zumba®, circuit training, barefoot cardio, golf training, teen and pre-teen classes, and private training. For more information on The Core Connection LLC, visit www.thecoreconnection.com.
