Thanks and gratitude

Greetings, tribe!
 
Gotta open with thanks to those from our tribe who were models at our Be The Light Fashion Show with lululemon Grand Rapids! What an event! Quinn, Dina, Olivia, Kendrick, Dan, Adam, & Dan... you all rocked it! And extra special thanks to Quinn, Dina & Olivia for sharing their stories with us. Also, a big thank you to Peri, Lori, Lisa, and Jesse for helping with registration and the silent auction! We also premiered "Dan's Story," a short film by Aaron B. Smith which was power & beauty. Cannot thank those two men enough. We will drop that film on a Wednesday night soon. 

Mark your calendars for next week (AT 6PM!!!) that EmbodyGR is on the road at City Flats Hotel. We are partnering with iUnderstand in May for Mental Health Awareness Month. I will be leading the yoga & Geoff Lamden will be our sound guru. This is a not to be missed event. Register at the eventbrite link below for your free ticket to reserve your mat space: 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-month-yoga-with-embodygr-i-understand-tickets-33361704757?aff=efbeventtix 

You are amazing! You are valuable! You are precious! And EmbodyGR isn't the same when you are not in our circle of care. We always say the hardest part is showing up so do your best to get yourself on your mat next Wednesday night to care for YOU, hold space for another & cultivate positivity enough for you to share. The world needs you to BE THE LIGHT!

See you soon.

Shine bright!
dana

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Upcoming Events

Mental Health Month Yoga with EmbodyGR & i understand
When: Wed May 10 @ 6-8pm
Where: City Flats Hotel Grand Rapids
What: Come learn, stretch, and grow with us during Mental Health Awareness Month! This free community class on May 10 offers sound therapy, yoga instruction, and an opportunity to learn more about collaborative non-profit organization's i understand and EmbodyGR. Appetizers and beverages will be provided for all participants, plus photo booth fun! 
Please bring your own mat and/or towel. A limited quantity of yoga mats will be available for complimentary use at the event.

May 10 - Air To Care fundraiser for HQ
When: Wed May 10 @ 7pm-9pm
Where: Celebration! Cinema North
What: Air to Care is an air band battle held to celebrate and support the work of HQ. [hqgr.org] Come enjoy the show and cast your vote, along with our prestigious judges, to determine who advances to the next round and eventually takes home the belt. 

*It's at the same time as our iUnderstand event, but consider purchasing a $15 ticket just to support the cause!

May 13 -
Heartside All Stars for Health- Let's Cheer them ON! 
Fifth Third Riverbank Run!

Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are the heart of the Revive & Thrive Project and we need a few more helping hands. Volunteering with the Revive & Thrive is very rewarding and we will provide you with training and gratitude.

Contact Wendy at wendy@reviveandthriveproject.org or616-581-4103.