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Jewelry, yoga and fun event set Jan. 24 in Milford

Supports National Scoliosis Foundation
January 23, 2020

Story Location:
123 Causey Ave.,
Milford, DE 19902
United States

Kate Meszaros, a middle school student at Sussex Academy, recently approached Heidi Lowe to create a piece of jewelry for an organization that is close to her heart, the National Scoliosis Foundation. Meszaros was diagnosed with scoliosis when she was 11 years old, and she wanted to bring awareness and help others who have the same diagnosis.

The NSF is a patient-led nonprofit dedicated to minimizing the effects of scoliosis through early detection and treatment, public awareness, patient education, support and research.

Meszaros heard about Lowe’s initiative Jewelry for a Cause, where Lowe creates a piece of jewelry and each time it sells, $50 goes to a local or national nonprofit organization. Over the past five years, Lowe has made pieces for organizations including but not limited to the Marine Education, Research and Rehabiliatation Institute, The Surfgimp Foundation, Delaware Botanic Gardens, Minds Over Matter and the Taylor Hunt Foundation.

Lowe has sent thousands of dollars to local organizations which help create opportunities that otherwise might not be possible. Meszaros wanted to create a piece that invokes conversation around scoliosis and acts as a reminder of what the disease has taught her, “to embrace challenges and to always stay strong." 

On Friday, Jan. 24, at Ashtanga Yoga 302 in Milford, they will debut the spinal bracelet, offer information about scoliosis, and promote an evening of yoga and fun. Kaila Muncy of Ashtanga Yoga 302 will provide a mini spinal awareness yoga class from 5 to 5:30 p.m., with drinks and refreshments to follow. All donations from the yoga class and bracelets will go to the NFS.

Ashtanga Yoga 302 is located at 123 Causey Ave., Milford, and everyone is welcome. Donations may also be made directly at www.scoliosis.org or by buying a bracelet at Heidi Lowe Gallery.

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