A Letter from the President
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In
November we celebrated the Foundations one year anniversary. It has
been a busy and successful year with teacher trainings, fundraisers,
foundation programs and introducing yoga to over 300 at-risk children.
In 2008 we provided the foundation program to 10 schools and raised
enough funds to introduce over 1000 more students in 2009.
Presently
we are preparing to introduce the foundation program to over 400 new
students for this spring. Some of our students will be repeat students
and participate as yogi mentors for their classmates who are new to
yoga.
Recently we have been in contact with programs
partnering with Children's Hospital as well as working with children
with autism. Slowly we are expanding and reaching many different areas
and organizations that seek out and desire our program for their
children.
All this could not be possible without the help of the Friends of the Foundation.
We
have been blessed with many supporters and volunteers as well as loyal
and dedicated Committee members, chairmen of the committees and Board
of Directors. Special thanks to our financial supporters like Mr.
& Mrs. Michael Rochester, Mr.& Mrs. David De Silva, Monica
Szepesy, Mr.& Mrs. Sean Hernandez, Dr.& Mrs. DeFlice, Mr. Jake
Murdock, Mr. David Lakin, Mr. Rich McGowan, Mr. Tim Miller, Mr. Mike
Hannum, Ms. Erin Englebrecht, Mr. Greg Nolan, Mr.& Mrs. George
Missalidis and so many, many more.
We ask for your continued
support for 2009 and hope to see you at our upcoming events and
fundraisers. As Friends of the Foundation...we ask that you tell your
friends and family about The Sean O'Shea Foundation and help us gain
more supporters for Sean's vision for the youth of our communities.
The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches, but reveal to them their own".
-Benjamin Disraeli-
Thank you for your past, present and future support,
Gloria O'Shea
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THE O'SHEA FAMILY AND
FRIENDS RECENTLY COMPLETED THE 2ND ANNUAL SOS FOUNDATION 108 SUN
SALUTATIONS FUNDRAISER
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Keegan O'Shea participating in
his first 108 Sun Salutations
Picture by Samantha O'Shea
Recently
we participated in the 2nd annual 108 Sun Salutations on December
21st...this is one of our big fundraisers of the year. Sean's parents,
immediate family and close friends met at the Four Seasons Yoga studio
in La Jolla to support each other while attempting 108 sun
salutations. We do this during a special yet very difficult time of
the year. Sean's birth date was December 22nd, Christmas on December
25th and the anniversary of Sean's accident on December 28th.
This
event has become a very moving experience for all participating and
this year we had a new family member participate, Liam "Keegan" O'Shea,
oldest nephew of Sean O'Shea. Recently Keegan (10 years old) took a
Sean O'Shea Foundation application to his school...two weeks later the
foundation was teaching yoga to San Luis Rey 5th graders, including
Keegan and his younger brother Aidan. Keegan completed his foundation
seven week program in early December and insisted he could do the 108
with his grandparents and family. He not only participated but
completed all 108 in fabulous form...Grandma and Grandpa were very proud
of him.
Now
here comes the toughest part of this event...collecting pledges for the
foundation. To participate and pledge per salutation or donate a flat
rate you can send a check made out to "Sean O'Shea Foundation" to 3397
Hollowtree Drive, Oceanside, Ca 92058 or go to
www.seanosheafoundation.org and click on donate. There you can pay
through PayPal.
We hope to continue this annual event in the
years to come and we hope you continue to make this your annual giving
for the Sean O'Shea Foundation and the children of our communities.
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The Heroic Journey
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A Workshop to Benefit the Sean O'Shea Foundation
with
Tim Miller
This is a rare opportunity and a highly recommended workshop. As we begin a new year we are faced with monumental challenges at a personal, national, and global level. How will we respond to these challenges?
Using techniques of asana, pranayama, and mantra we will rekindle the sacred fire to penetrate the layers of self, awaken the hero within each of us, and begin the New Year with a greater sense of purity, clarity, intelligence, adaptability, valor, calmness and devotion.
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009
2 - 5pm
$60 cash or check only
Please make checks payable to: The Sean O'Shea Foundation
Register at the Ashtanga Yoga Center
All levels welcome
All proceeds go to the Sean O'Shea Foundation
A 501c3 Non Profit Organization serving the youth of our communities
www.seanosheafoundation.org
Special thanks to Tim Miller and the Ashtanga Yoga Center for their support to the Sean O'Shea Foundation and the youth of our communities. |
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Join the SOS Foundation
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Yoga Teacher Assistants Needed -
The Sean O'Shea Foundation is looking for yogis who would like to volunteer one hour per week at the participating school of your choice. Be a yoga mentor to youth ages 10-17, assist a yoga teacher, help make a positive difference in a childs life...
Email namaste@seanosheafoundation.org to sign up to be a volunteer and friend of the foundation.
Yoga Teachers for the North County area are needed -
If you are a certified, experienced yoga teacher and would enjoy teaching yoga to youth, you can apply to be a Sean O'Shea Foundation Yoga Teacher. Applications are available at www.seanosheafoundation.org | |
