{"id":14431,"date":"2025-10-16T10:05:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T14:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/?post_type=ctc_event&#038;p=14431"},"modified":"2025-11-13T13:08:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T18:08:59","slug":"mindful-movement-meditation-fundraiser-for-the-transplant-games","status":"publish","type":"ctc_event","link":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/events\/mindful-movement-meditation-fundraiser-for-the-transplant-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Mindful Movement &amp; Meditation Online Class &amp; Benefit for the Transplant Games"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Join This Special Mindful Movement &amp; Meditation online class to benefit the Transplant Games!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date: November 20, 2025<br>Time: 7:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM EST<br>Location: Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling stressed, scattered, or low on energy? Join us for a special edition of our Mindful Movement and Meditation class, where all proceeds will benefit Team Alabama for the 2026 Transplant Games. Donations are tax-deductible and support a vital cause. This nurturing practice blends gentle movement and guided meditation to calm your mind, boost your energy, and restore balance to your body and spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Join?<\/strong><br>\u2022 Calm: Soothe stress and anxiety with mindful techniques that quiet the mind.<br>\u2022 Energize: Invigorate your body with gentle, intentional movements that awaken vitality.<br>\u2022 Balance: Cultivate inner harmony to navigate life\u2019s ups and downs with ease.<br>\u2022 Give Back: Support the Transplant Games, a powerful movement that celebrates the lives of organ recipients, donors, and their families while raising awareness about the critical need for organ donation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Transplant Games serve not only as a platform for healthy competition, but also as a movement to inspire action and celebrate stories of hope and recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did you know?<\/strong><br>\u2022 103,223 men, women, and children are currently on the national transplant waiting list.<br>\u2022 13 people die each day waiting for an organ transplant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your participation helps shine a light on this urgent need and supports those whose lives have been transformed by organ donation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why This Matters<\/strong><br>This fundraiser is personal. As some of you may already know, our high school friend Lael Feist recently saved a young man\u2019s life by donating one of her kidneys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Her Story &amp; Donate to the Cause<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"163\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/alabama-life.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14432\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Read her inspiring story &amp; donate directly <a href=\"http:\/\/[https:\/\/givebutter.com\/WfeJfr\/laelfeist_TeamAlabama...](https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgivebutter.com%2FWfeJfr%2Flaelfeist_TeamAlabama%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbzdYOHFzME5JcEtHUzR5bQEePmF8vvEwctRZWGmDVykbRgkdZj_ggOF-ITssS1WnZ3QflMikWDkKq776eZI_aem_edefgdna6A8DlAuTTbzbCA&amp;h=AT21K2x-Qud1udew9WYfX7gThV7FgqGoRlzwhTVZwFdxWUKnGDf0CyYt8bMAwDkiuJm_03eBw_doTmR5479Gyv9wCrtxAOUfG2psGiaWPrACqbXP7zsv0q3AWA_lZPgcj0mAwEBh8hbLQH0WB3E&amp;tn=-UK-R&amp;c%5B0%5D=AT1IRJdV_BMEOng1BWsZNtdT9Oo07gyVSZ4Pj4-KGwLIr7DihTt0Osk3rh70_uIQr-tvaoNMmCoSgFdFqCK_WW-ZXtOi0a7sj6-Eafhc_Iw_mZlsYpVdVTYI34tT97DAOyIqELEp0icaAlkEwlblZWTr)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join &amp; Help Raise Awareness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By joining us, you\u2019re helping raise awareness for the life-changing impact of organ donation and supporting Team Alabama\u2019s competition in the Transplant Games, where participants include:<br>\u2022 Transplant recipients: Individuals who have received life-saving organ transplants.<br>\u2022 Living donors: Those who have donated organs while alive.<br>\u2022 Donor families: Families of deceased donors honoring their loved ones.<br>\u2022 Supporters and volunteers: Anyone passionate about supporting this cause, building advocacy, and developing medical and legal advancements to help save more lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Participate<\/strong><br>\u2022 Join our Mindful Movement &amp; Meditation class on Thursday, November 20, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST.<br>\u2022 All proceeds from this session will go directly to Lael\u2019s team- Team Alabama (Donate Life Alabama) to attend the Transplant Games.<br>\u2022 To make a tax-deductible donation, click <a href=\"http:\/\/[https:\/\/givebutter.com\/WfeJfr\/laelfeist_TeamAlabama...](https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgivebutter.com%2FWfeJfr%2Flaelfeist_TeamAlabama%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbzdYOHFzME5JcEtHUzR5bQEePmF8vvEwctRZWGmDVykbRgkdZj_ggOF-ITssS1WnZ3QflMikWDkKq776eZI_aem_edefgdna6A8DlAuTTbzbCA&amp;h=AT21K2x-Qud1udew9WYfX7gThV7FgqGoRlzwhTVZwFdxWUKnGDf0CyYt8bMAwDkiuJm_03eBw_doTmR5479Gyv9wCrtxAOUfG2psGiaWPrACqbXP7zsv0q3AWA_lZPgcj0mAwEBh8hbLQH0WB3E&amp;tn=-UK-R&amp;c%5B0%5D=AT1IRJdV_BMEOng1BWsZNtdT9Oo07gyVSZ4Pj4-KGwLIr7DihTt0Osk3rh70_uIQr-tvaoNMmCoSgFdFqCK_WW-ZXtOi0a7sj6-Eafhc_Iw_mZlsYpVdVTYI34tT97DAOyIqELEp0icaAlkEwlblZWTr)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Here<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s move, breathe, and find balance together while supporting a meaningful cause. Whether you\u2019re new or a regular, this welcoming space is for you. Regular practice deepens these benefits, helping you feel more grounded, focused, and resilient\u2014while making a difference in the lives of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can\u2019t wait to see you there!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join This Special Mindful Movement &amp; Meditation online class to benefit the Transplant Games! Date: November 20, 2025Time: 7:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM ESTLocation: Online Feeling stressed, scattered, or low on energy? 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