Charitable Events         

Melpomene Institute supports Girls & Women               
in their pursuits to lead healthy lifestyles             
~Online Auction for Women and Girls~             

MINNEAPOLIS, MN.  Interested in learning more about how to lead an active and healthy lifestyle?

Melpomene Institute provides information on physical activity and health for women of all ages and sizes, at all levels of ability. Between 25-35 women call Melpomene daily and over 900 correspond with them per month. Known for being personal and professional, the staff provides you the information you need to make wiser choices about your health.

Melpomene Institute helps girls and women of all ages link physical activity and health through research, publication, and education.

Melpomene can help you:

• If you’re over 50 and looking for a physical activity you’ll enjoy
• If you’re 15 and want to start running marathons
• If you are a large woman and need a supportive place to exercise
• If you have a question about menopause, HRT, and more--

Melpomene started researching women’s health and physical activity issues back in 1982.  Women were being told not to run if they were pregnant, and harmful stereotypes kept girls off the playing field at school and everywhere else. Melpomene’s research and outreach helped change all that.  As a non-profit, fundraising events are important in furthering their mission.  Currently, Melpomene is holding an online auction to help them grow.

When you give to Melpomene you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you are helping thousands of women and girls stay active, healthy, and well. If that’s not a good reason to go shopping, what is?

Last year, individuals contributed 35% of Melpomene’s income, which is the lion’s share of their support.  They receive no money from government sources, and they like it that way.  Melpomene is a grassroots organization supporting and supported by women. That’s why they look to their members and friends at Auction time.

Melpomene Institute’s Annual Auction helps thousands of girls and women lead healthier lives.  Check out their offerings, and enjoy. You’ll find watering holes, autographed books and tennis balls, cool clothes and hot vacations and lots more.  Bid on-line or call for a catalogue, and tell your husband/mother/friends you’re not just shopping – you’re contributing to a good cause!

So when you turn on your computer this week, visit their web site. If you call to request a catalogue, they’ll mail one out right away.  Log on! [Contact: Jenna Zark, Public Relations, Tel: (651) 642-1951, Fax: (651) 642-187, Email: health@melpomene.org, Website: www.melpomene.org]

Melpomene Institute.

Named for the Greek woman who ran the first Olympic marathon in 1896.

Our members support our research.
Our research changes lives.
Our members change lives.

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