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Thursday

30Jul2009

It's the Thought That Counts

Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 01:45PM

Maybe I should've had balloons like I promised (decided to forgo them for monetary and environmental reasons - who'd have thought they could make or break an event??), but the EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week was not as huge as I had hoped.

No matter... we still rounded up a nice load of food for the Lord's Pantry in Downingtown (thank you!!!) took some photos, and I got to be on the radio! Also, we all had food for the next few days, as we split up the wraps and veggies I ordered for all you terribly busy people who couldn't make it out for fifteen minutes and a free chair massage? What's wrong with you people???

Anyway... pictures! And.. there's always next year! (Good to plan ahead...doncha think?)

Here we see massage therapist, Bill Bryan, graciously hanging the banner, or as I like to call it, "How To Get Friends to Do Your Bidding".

Here's me taking full credit for said banner-hanging.

Here is massage therapist, Hilary Sohn, elbowing Michael Briggs of the Lionville Natural Pharmacy.

Harder, Hilary, harder!!

Here is Ben Briggs, owner of the Lionville Natural Pharmacy, (and me) with his amazing portable radio show.

Would have loved a shot of him face down in my massage chair, holding up the mike while trying to talk to me.

You'll have to settle for the audio, in which he attempts to say shi-ahhhh-tsu...

Here is the first of our canned goods offerings.

We ended up with one big box and several bags.

Dropped them off at a grateful Lord's Pantry today.

Was both heartened to see it so busy with volunteers, and saddened to see it so busy with hungry patrons (and kids...)

And here is the most patient eight-year-old on the face of the planet, who stuck it out with me for seven whole hours, and only pointed out about fourteen times that no one was showing up.

He managed to befriend and then liberate an earthworm who was doomed to dry up on the hot sidewalk.

And here I was ready to claim the day was a total wash.

Gina Loree' Marks |

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Friday

03Jul2009

Every Body Deserves a Massage

Friday, July 3, 2009 at 09:03AM

I've been meaning to do this for the last few years, and Yay! This year, I'm finally getting to it!

ABMP (Associated Bodyworker and Massage Professionals).. the association I belong to, is sponsoring their 10th annual "EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week"; this year, from July 19th to the 25th.

This is a week where all ABMP members are encouraged to get out there, raise awareness for their work and give back to the community.

So, I'm teaming up with my friends and office neighbors at the Lionville Holistic Center: Bill Bryan, Hilary Sohn (both massage therapists) and Cindy Ayton (reflexologist) to do just that.

If you're in the Chester County, PA area, we'd love for you to come by.

Here are the details:

Where: Lionville Holistic Health Center, 311 & 312 Gordon Drive, Exton, PA 19341

When: Saturday, July 25th, 9am-3pm (with a lower key version between 11 and 3 on Tuesday, July 21st, just at #312)

What: 15-minute chair massage for you in exchange for a canned good or two (to benefit the Lord's Pantry in Downingtown), with either Bill Bryan, Hilary Sohn, or me (Gina Marks) (or Cindy Ayton, and me, if you come on Tuesday); a chance to win a full session with the therapist of your choice; free healthy snacks; balloons!!! (I know, right? how exciting!); an opportunity to meet your friendly neighborhood bodyworkers!

(And quite possibly, a few minutes of fame.. I'm working on getting the Daily Local to come.. whee!)

Why: Why not? Sounds like fun, right? And it just might be one of four days this summer that it doesn't rain! (Hey, we can always hope...)

Bring a friend.. bring all your friends... just come! And don't forget your canned goods!

Gina Loree' Marks |

Back Yard Boot Camp!

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 12:45PM

What follows is a plug for Health & Fitness Coach (and friend) Diane Catrambone for our friends in the Chester County, Pennsylvania area:

Announcing Diane Catrambone's Back Yard Bootcamp…All levels of fitness welcome…You will work at your own pace and ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE CAMP EACH WEEK GO TO SUPPORT THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER OF WEST CHESTER.

This is a charity boot camp that I will be running mostly every Saturday starting on May 9^th and running to October 15^th!

If you are unable to attend…please take a moment to forward this link to friends and loved ones who may be able to participate. It’s a win/win…I donate my time and property….You get a great workout….A worthy cause gets some much needed funding.

What: Back Yard Bootcamp to support the movement “Boot Camps With a Purpose”. Check out our other locations at www.bcwap.org. If you don’t live close to me, you may live close to another boot camp with a purpose.

Where: 105 Antes Lane, Coatesville, PA 19320

What: Enjoy a work at your own pace circuit while taking in the sights and sounds of nature J

When: Every Saturday starting May 9^th at 8:00 a.m. sharp! Classes will run 45 minutes.

How: Bring CHECK ONLY PLEASE for $15. Make checks payable to : DVCCC (Domestic Violence Center of Chester County)

Other Stuff: Rain or Shine – I’ve got a gym also

Wear comfortable clothing and a good pair of running/walking sneakers

Bring a water bottle*

*I’m looking for a local sponsor. If you know of any businesses that would consider sponsoring this event, they will get recognition on the website: www.bcwap.org . Once I get a sponsor, we’ll get t-shirts made with the sponsors name on it and I’m hoping for funding to provide you with water. For now…byow!!

In these times of internal and external struggle, I believe it is important to reach out beyond your comfort level to touch someone who is in true need. That’s why I’m donating my time and energy to this project. Those of us in the fitness industry know how incredibly important it is to stay strong and healthy through difficult times.

BE A WARRIOR!! JOIN ME ON SATURDAYS…STAY STRONG…STAY HEALTHY…BE ALIVE!