Myositis Association

Fundraiser This Weekend

A series of fundraising activities benefiting The Myositis Association are set for this weekend. The events include a Spinathon September 22 from 9 am to 3 pm at The Fitness Loft on Simm Lane just below Newtown Car Wash off South Main Street.

The Fitness Loft is donating 100 percent of the proceeds raised from the Spinathon.

A Silent Auction will be ongoing September 21–22 at The Fitness Loft featuring items and services donated by individuals and local businesses. Auction items include: tickets to a UConn men’s basketball game, ten Webkins dolls from Magic Garden, a $100 gift certificate from Twombley’s Nursery and a $25 gift certificate from the UK Gourmet of Newtown.

Bella Photography will also hold 15-minute sessions for family and individual portraits with sittings September 20–21 between 9:45 am and 1 pm at The Pleasance.

Kate Bellagamba will donating all profits from the sitting. Package prices will be determined based on clients’ desires. Time slots will be posted.

Call 364-0470 or e-mail asokk@charter.net to help with organizing this event, donating items, or services, or to sign up for a Spinathon slot or photo session. For more information about Myositis, view www.myositis.org.