INTEGRATIVE TOUCH FOR KIDS 2013 HEALING RETREAT
When: July 21st-27th, 2013
Where: Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, Tucson
Details:
TUCSON, AZ - March 27, 2013 - During the Healing Retreat, families with kids with special needs from across the nation will participate in cutting-edge holistic therapies and healthy-living activities—from massage and meditation to organic cooking, equine, play, and occupational therapy. ITK will be holding the Healing Retreat from Sunday July 21st to Saturday July 27th at Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort. We will also like to invite you to attend a public portion of the event—a live butterfly release. This will be held on Saturday July 27th at 10 a.m. and more than 150 butterflies will be released by kids, families, and members of the ITK community. This is a wonderful way to celebrate the retreat and the positive changes it elicits!
In addition to having the opportunity to interview local families, Shay Beider, the founder and executive director of ITK, can share more with you about the organization's mission, and the difference ITK is making in the community. Contact retreat@integrativetouch.org
Integrative Touch for Kids (ITK) is a non-profit organization that that aims to enhance the well being of families of children with special medical needs—through a new wellness model and community involvement. ITK provides ongoing education and access to a range of therapeutic services that address mind, body and spirit to improve awareness and quality of life. ITK’s philosophy—whole child, whole family, whole community—recognizes that when a child has special needs, a family has special needs; by involving the local community, ITK aims to form networks of support and diminish the social isolation these families often feel. Visit www.integrativetouch.org or www.facebook.com/HelpUsSoar to learn more.
INTEGRATIVE TOUCH FOR KIDS HOSTS 5TH ANNUAL BUTTERFLY GALA IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS
When: February 16th, 2013
Where: Skyline Country Club, Tucson
Details:
TUCSON, ARIZONA – February 11th, 2013 – Integrative Touch for Kids (ITK), a non-profit organization that aims to enhance the wellbeing of children with special medical needs and their families, announced that it will host its annual Tucson benefit, The Butterfly Gala, at 6pm on February 16th at the Skyline Country Club. Tickets cost $125.
The Butterfly Gala, which drew about 275 people last year, will offer an unforgettable night of fun including honoring the partners from Hacienda del Sol Resort: Jeff Timan and Robyn Kessler, Tom and Susan Firth and Rick Fink and Nancy Beizer. Congressman Ron Barber will be present to personally congratulate ITK and the honorees from Hacienda del Sol Resort. There will be a Top-Flight silent auction with items valued at $500 or more and a Diamond Dive sponsored by Abbott Taylor Jewelers that gives participants an opportunity to win a diamond necklace valued at $4900! The evening is to help ITK raise money for its Healing Programs. These programs provide participating families with a range of integrative therapeutic services and coping skills, while helping communities remove the stigma of children’s disabilities or illnesses. This approach involves a number of cutting-edge holistic therapies and healthy-living concepts—from massage and meditation to organic cooking, occupational therapy and beyond.
The event auction and raffle will include vacation packages, exclusive events, jewelry, dining packages and more. Entertainment will include live music from the Retro Rockets, a flip book photo booth and desserts will be donated by Fox Restaurant Concepts along with a gelato bar from Frost.
In addition to the night’s festivities, attendees will have a chance to meet families that have participated in ITK’s Healing Programs and hear their touching stories. A brief video will give attendees an inside look at ITK’s annual Healing Retreat in Tucson, and the profound effect it has on the families that attend.
“ITK and our Healing Programs are about helping families with kids with special needs cope with the day-to-day difficulties they face; but more importantly, it’s about celebrating the gifts these children have to offer, and helping the entire community see that,” says Shay Beider, M.P.H., L.M.T., Founder and Executive Director of ITK.
To learn more about ITK and the Butterfly Gala event, contact Morgan O’Crotty at 520-245-4737 or visit www.integrativetouch.org. Follow ITK on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelpUsSoar.
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Integrative Touch for Kids (ITK) is a non-profit organization that that aims to enhance the well being of families of children with special medical needs—through a new wellness model and community involvement. ITK provides ongoing education and access to a range of therapeutic services that address mind, body and spirit to improve awareness and quality of life. ITK’s philosophy—whole child, whole family, whole community—recognizes that when a child has special needs, a family has special needs; by involving the local community, ITK aims to form networks of support and diminish the social isolation these families often feel. Visit www.integrativetouch.org or www.facebook.com/HelpUsSoar to learn more.
INTERGRATIVE TOUCH FOR KIDS HOSTS ANNUAL COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS AT THE EAST BANK CLUB
When: November 3rd, 2012
Where: East Bank Club, Chicago
Details:
CHICAGO – September 13th, 2012 – Integrative Touch for Kids (ITK) (http://www.integrativetouch.org), a non-profit organization that aims to enhance the well being of children with special medical needs and their families, today announced that it will host its annual Chicago benefit, Cocktails for a Cause, on Nov. 3 at the exclusive East Bank Club.
The event, which drew about 150 people last year and is ITK’s largest fundraising effort, will offer an unforgettable night of drinks, desserts, dancing, fashion and live auction—all to raise money for ITK and its Healing Programs. These programs provide participating families with a range of integrative therapeutic services and coping skills, while helping communities remove the stigma of children’s disabilities or illnesses. This approach involves a number of cutting-edge holistic therapies and healthy-living concepts—from massage and meditation to organic cooking, occupational therapy and beyond.
The event auction and raffle will include vacation packages, exclusive events, jewelry, sports memorabilia and more. Entertainment will include a fashion and beauty extravaganza—with fine fashions from Shalini and Lori's Shoes and hair and makeup by JStranD Hair and Beauty—and live music and dancing with Robbie Gold.
In addition to the night’s festivities, attendees will have a chance to meet families that have participated in ITK’s Healing Programs and hear their touching stories. A brief video will give attendees an inside look at the annual Healing Retreat in Tucson, Ariz., and the profound effect it has on the families that attend.
“ITK and our Healing Programs are about helping families cope with the day-to-day difficulties they face; but more importantly, it’s about celebrating the gifts these children have to offer, and helping the entire community see that.” says Shay Beider, M.P.H., L.M.T., founder and executive director of ITK. “Cocktails for a Cause is a wonderful event that helps make that possible—and we hope to make this year’s better than ever.”
To learn more about ITK and the Cocktails for a Cause event, contact James Schulman at james@integrativetouch.org or visit www.integrativetouch.org. Follow ITK on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelpUsSoar.
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Integrative Touch for Kids (ITK) is a non-profit organization that that aims to enhance the well being of families of children with special medical needs—through a new wellness model and community involvement. ITK provides ongoing education and access to a range of therapeutic services that address mind, body and spirit to improve awareness and quality of life. ITK’s philosophy—whole child, whole family, whole community—recognizes that when a child has special needs, a family has special needs; by involving the local community, ITK aims to form networks of support and diminish the social isolation these families often feel. Visit www.integrativetouch.org or www.facebook.com/HelpUsSoar to learn more.
