Pilates With A Purpose

Submitted by Allison Olmstead

Marra Okola, a Pilates expert at Body Design, is hosting “Pilates With A Purpose”, where with a $120 donation to Cure Duchenne, you get five Pilates Reformer classes.  Sign up by Sunday August 2nd and 100% of the proceeds will go toward the great cause.

HOW, WHEN & WHERE:  Make a $120 donation to Cure Duchenne in exchange for five Pilates Reformer classes.  Classes are to be held at Body Design in Newport Beach at 12:00 on Wednesdays. The dates are August 5, 12, 19, 26 and September 2nd.   It is a fully tax deductible donation to a fantastic organization.

DETAILS ABOUT YOUR DONATION:    Cure Duchenne is a local Newport Beach charity making a focused effort to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  The organization was started by parents whose only child has DMD.  The organization supports the most viable research efforts to help find a cure.  Their efforts are targeted and they have the leading scientists in the world helping to determine the best research opportunities.  Please visit their website to learn more and watch the video on the front page at http://www.cureduchenne.org/">www.cureduchenne.org.

In an extraordinary effort to raise awareness and funds for Cure Duchenne, a team of 12 people are climbing Mt. Rainier in Washington. It's an arduous climb up 14,410 feet to the top of the glacier mountain.   Motivated by this outstanding charity, the climbers are determined to reach the summit.  Each climber is attempting to raise $14,410: One dollar for every foot climbed.  The flights, hotel and guides for the climbers have all been donated.  So every dollar you donate goes directly to finding a cure for muscular dystrophy!

If interested, please book directly with Marra Okola. She can be reached at (714) 742-5137 or marraokola@yahoo.com. You can also reach Body Design directly at getfit@bodydesignonline.com.