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AMTA-NY Chapter Engages Members Through Community
Outreach
(Powerpoint Presentation)
The AMTA-NY
Chapter Community Service Massage Team (CSMT) was
born from a desire to create a deeper relationship
between the AMTA-NY
Chapter and the members. AMTA-NY
was looking for a way to engage members, promote
massage therapy, and give back to our communities.
The Community Service Massage Team offers our
members a venue where they can network with each
other, meet the people in their local communities
and lend a hand to those in need.
Top 10 Reasons I Decided
To Volunteer Massage Services
~ Sherri A.
Nicholas, AMTA-NJ member
NMTAW event held at The Parade Company's Studio in
Detroit, MI
AMTA-MI
members promoted their Chapter and the benefits of
massage in celebration of National Massage Therapy
Awareness Week.
October 29, 2009
Detroit, MI
Marine Corps Marathon and Guinness Record Breaking
Attempt for Massage
AMTA-MD
member, Martin Chamberlain,
participated in the event that unofficially broke
the record for "the Most People Being Massaged"!
October 25, 2009
Arlington, VA
American Cancer Societys Baltimore Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer
AMTA-MD
members, Sharon Dulaney and Jessie Bernstein,
provided that extra compassion and comfort needed to
the Survivors at the Survivor tent!
October 25, 2009
Baltimore, MD
National Institutes of Health Holistic
Health Fair 2009
As part of Marylands Massage Therapy Awareness
Week, volunteers worked from 8:30 am to 3 pm
massaging approximately 92 NIH employees.
October 18, 2009
Rockville, MD
Hershey's Tour de Pink
AMTA members from PA,
NJ and NY
helped along the route of a 220 mile charity bike
tour (between Hershey, PA through NJ and ending in
NYC) to assist the Young Survival Coalition, the
premier organization providing support and advocacy
for young women with breast cancer.
October 2-4, 2009
PA,
NJ and NY
Michigan Association of Chiropractors Fall
Convention
The AMTA-MI
Chapter had a great opportunity to spread the word
about Licensure to Massage Therapists and
Chiropractors.
October 2-4, 2009
Kalamazoo, MI
Selfridge Air National Guard Air Show
AMTA-MI
members provided massage therapy for the performers,
volunteers and base personnel involved with the
organization of the Air Show.
August 22-23, 2009
MT Clemens, MI
Amputees Across America Bike Ride
AMTA-PA
member, Moriah Grace Gilmore, worked on the amputee
riders
and was encouraged to "Never Give Up"!
July 13, 2009
Colorado Springs, CO
Relay for Life
AMTA-NJ
and Hand in Hand Massage Network donated
Swedish/Chair massage to raise funds for the
American Cancer Society.
May 31, 2009 Toms River, NJ
Best Buddies International
AMTA-MA
volunteers provided 460 post-event sports massage
for participants in the bike ride/run/walks.
May 30, 2009
Hyannisport, MA (Cape Cod)
Special Olympics Spring Games
Volunteers helped in the Olympic Town for about
3500 athletes and coaches at each event.
May 3 & 7,
2009 Evanston, IL; Mt Prospect, IL; & South Shore Chicago, IL
Lincoln National Guard Marathon
The NE
Chapter had the best turnout ever! 65 volunteers
worked on 530 runners!!
May 3, 2009
Lincoln, NE
Relief for Tornado Victims
Chapter volunteers
provided chair massage to the victims of a tornado
and relief workers.
April 30, 2009
Murfreesboro, TN
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
Together, over 45 OK
and KS
Chapter volunteers provided 700+ post-event sports
massage sessions fo runners.
April, 26
2009
Oklahoma City, OK
Face of America Bike Ride
Natalia Eyestone,
AMTA-MD
donated her time and compassionate hands to 350
veterans riding 110 miles.
April 25, 2009
Frederick, MD
Face of
America Bike Ride
Martin Chamberlain,
AMTA-MD massaged
veteran bike riders who were injured in Iraq and
Afghanistan wars.
April 25, 2009
Frederick, MD
EMS Expo
AMTA-MI
Massage Response Team (MERT) provided seated
massage to EMS participants.
April 16-18, 2009
Grand Rapids, MI
The Women's
Initiative
JoAnn Christy encourages Therapists to find
community outreach programs in their area.
2009
Charlottesville, VA
Helping Those Who Help Others
Crystal Steven-Wright
organizes events for war veterans and the American
Lung Association.
2009
Chicago, IL
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and American Heart Association Start!
Walks
Cyndy Wollenweber, AMTA-IL member recounts her
rewarding experiences as a volunteer.
2008
Chicago/Aurora, IL
Bodywork for the
Homeless
Massage Therapy
Foundation funds
Alternative Healthcare Access Campaign with grant.
2008
Seattle, WA
Guinness World Record Attempt
NE and IA
chapters teamed up to set the most massage
therapists giving chair massages all in one place
and at one time record.
October 26,
2008
Omaha, NE
Massage Awareness Event at Cortiva Institute
Lori Keith recounts the enthusiasm of 10 therapists
giving 48 one hour massages.
October 26,
2008
Wall, NJ
National Massage Therapy Awareness Week
Chapters celebrate NMTAWฎ and serve their
communities through outreach activities.
October 19 25, 2008
Nationwide
A Healthy Touch of Education for HIV/AIDS
The TN
chapter raised awareness on HIV/AIDS while educating
the public on massage.
October 22,
2008
Knoxville, TN
Fall Classic Duathlon
Runners and bike
enthusiasts were given massages pre and post race.
October 17,
2008
Oklahoma City, OK
Race For The Cure
Rocky Chen and Chuck
Lauder coordinated 20 therapist volunteers to give
over 170 massages.
October 4,
2008
Oklahoma City, OK
American Heart Association Start! Walk
AMTA volunteers introduced massage to heart attack and stroke survivors at Grant Park.
September 26, 2008
Chicago, IL
Ironman Louisville (KY) Triathlon
Volunteers from the KY, OK
and KS
chapters teamed up to massage triathletes on race
day.
August 31, 2008
Louisville, KY
Bikes, Blues and Bayous Race
MS Chapter volunteers
worked on 200+ riders in the Delta Heat.
August 2, 2008
Greenwood, MS
Rural AMerica
Health Care Services
Paula Ruffin massaged weary healthcare volunteers at
KY/VA
fairgrounds.
July 25-27, 2008
Wise, VA
Sacred
Walk, Healing Hands
AMTA members volunteered across the nation for a
walkathon to raise awareness of Native American
rights.
February-July, 2008
Nationwide
U.S. Open Championship
Nancy Barravecchio (NY)
credits volunteering with kick-starting her
sports massage practice.
June 12-15, 2008
San Diego, CA
Relay for Life
Hand in Hand Massage Network donated Swedish/Chair
massage to raise $4,591.00!
May 31, 2008 Toms River, NJ
The
Longest Walk2
Lynne Kincaid volunteered to work on sore
muscles/feet and aliments through massage.
May 7, 2008
Tulsa, OK
Vols
Provide Union Massages
Debbie Vann organized volunteers to give nearly
300 massages to students, faculty and staff.
May 5, 2008
Jackson, TN
Union University
21 massage therapists volunteered to help tornado
victims.
May 5, 2008
Jackson, TN
National Volunteer Appreciation Week
Terri Mongait describes how Volunteering...
Its Actually Something You Receive.
April 27 - May 3, 2008
California Chapter
Aveda Earth Month
Walk for Water
AMTA members massaged Spa owners and executives
under the Tree of Wellness.
April 27, 2008
Orlando, FL
Massage for the Cure
NJ
Hand in Hand Massage Network organized a
fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
March 15, 2008
Wall Township, NJ
STRIVE Dance-a-thon
The ME chapter volunteered at the overnight event
for mentally handicapped young adults.
March 1-2, 2008
Portland, ME
State Capitol
Legislative Session
The IN chapter volunteered to provide
521 chair massages at the state capitol.
February 3-8, 2008
Indianapolis, IN
Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians
Chapter volunteers
represented massage therapy to attendees
including representatives of major drug companies,
hospitals and medical service organizations.
2008
Tulsa, OK
Operation Hands On
Volunteers honored thanked military personnel
through massage.
December 21, 2007
Cape Girardeau, MO
Girls Night Out
Kirk and Julie Nelson teamed up with the Kansas City Royals for the American Heart Association.
July 26, 2007 Kansas City, MO
Spa Day for
Wives of Deployed Soldiers
The TN chapter, led by Maj-Lis Nash, brought relief
and relaxation to soldiers' families.
February, 2005 Nashville, TN
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