Families, yoga enthusiasts, and music lovers are invited to attend a community event at the Blue Bridge this Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, named "The Breathe Deep on the Blue Bridge" fundraiser, aims to benefit the American Lung Association.
The day's activities will include a free 60-minute yoga session starting at 10:30 a.m., led by Malina Adler from Inner Alchemy. All skill levels are welcome to participate. Additional attractions include breathwork sessions, local vendor shopping, raffle prizes, music, refreshments, and more. Community sponsors and vendors still have an opportunity to get involved.
The event is organized by Savannah DeGraaf, a local lung cancer survivor who was diagnosed with the disease at age 22.
“Anyone with lungs can suffer from lung cancer or lung disease, and I think the Lung Association does a great job with providing resources. After graduating college, a doctor found I had a tumor on my left lung that had likely been there for quite some time. Initially, the plan was to remove the lower left lobe, but due to the cancer cells in my lymph nodes, the tumor's size and location, they removed the entire lung. It's been a journey, and I'm grateful for my health and activity which aided my recovery,” DeGraaf said.
DeGraaf expressed gratitude for the support she received from the Lung Association during her recovery process.
“Getting involved with the events and the community made me feel less alone,” she said. “That’s why this fundraising event is all to support the Lung Association and their mission to save lives and help people live a more healthy lifestyle. At the event we’ll have lots of local vendors that support that healthy lifestyle along with a yoga flow.”
