Yoga Aid raises over $50,000

The Yoga Aid Challenge now in its third year is an international event, promoting the awareness of yoga in the community whilst raising money for local charities, of which Barnardos Australia is one of the beneficiaries.

Barnardos Australia will receive over $50,000 of the $157,000 raised Australia-wide from this year’s event, crucial funds that will contribute towards programs that aim to protect Australia’s most vulnerable children.

After last year’s unseasonal wet weather the day was spectacular and participants of all levels were led by various experienced yoga teachers through the physically challenging event – often said to be as gruelling as running a half marathon.

In addition, to the nationwide event there will be a special Yoga Aid 2009 in Melbourne on the 6th of December held in conjunction with the Parliament of World Religions Convention, that will hopefully raise additional funds this year to help Barnardos break the cycle of child abuse and neglect.

“We would like to thank Yoga Aid for again choosing Barnardos Australia as a beneficiary of this unique event,” said Bill Petch, marketing manager, Barnardos Australia. “Holding the event on a Sunday for the first time allowed more people the opportunity to participate and raise funds that will help give some of Australia’s most disadvantaged children a brighter future.”