Twist Yoga Community Fundraiser: An Introduction to Our New Partnership

LAKE OSWEGO, OREGON – As we near the holiday season, we also near the end of the year. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t get a headstart with your New Years Resolution! As we receive more snow fall news reports, yoga enthusiasts can look forward to a FREE yoga session with Twist Yoga. The Kelly Johnson Foundation is partnering with Twist Yoga to host a special fundraiser benefiting Starting Line Youth Alliance. Tournament that is set for December 7th, 1:00 to 2:00 PM PST.

Join us for a heart-opening community yoga event in support of local youth athletes! Led by Twist Yoga instructor Carla Bunting, this all-levels yoga session is free to attend, and everyone is welcome. If you’re able, we encourage a suggested donation of $5 or a donation of new or gently used youth sports equipment or gear. All sports donations will directly support Starting Line Youth Alliance and help empower young athletes through greater access to equipment and opportunities.

This is the perfect opportunity to get started with yoga, as those of all levels of experience are welcomed! It is also a great time to give yourself a much needed mindfulness break and a chance to support youth sports access in the Portland, Oregon area. The only thing we ask is that you register on our Eventbrite page, and that you bring your own yoga mats —as we have a limited amount of mats.

The founder of the organization, Kelly Johnson, expresses her excitement for the tournament when she says, "The Portland Pickleball Open was such a successful event in July, we wanted to squeeze in one more opportunity this year for the Portland community to get involved and play a sport they love: pickleball!"

"We’re so excited to host our first-ever Twist Yoga Fundraiser,” says Kelly Johnson — Event Director and founder of the Kelly Johnson Foundation. "Our hope is that everyone leaves class feeling refreshed and connected, knowing they helped make a difference by donating gear for Starting Line Youth Alliance."

All are welcome at this event, where all donations from monetary to gently used sports equipment will be used to help out Starting Line Youth Alliance’s initiative — supporting youth participation in sports in Portland, Oregon.

To learn more about the event and register, please use this Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/twist-yoga-community-fundraiser-tickets-1974581515467

About The Kelly Johnson Foundation: The Kelly Johnson Foundation is a nonprofit organization that encourages individuals to pursue their goals and passions, while also being involved in their schools or communities. The foundation is run by Kelly Johnson, who hopes that her programs are able to give back to the community as well as inspire success. Recently, the KJF hosted their 12th Annual Johnson Summer Classic Tennis Tournament to raise money for their scholarship fund. The KJF also hosts a weekly podcast called The Daily Grind to motivate listeners on their goals and put a spotlight on entrepreneurs and athletes. To learn more about the KJF, please visit http://www.kjfwi.org/.