Yes, And...eXercise!

### Context Profile for Yes, And...eXercise!

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: Yes, And...eXercise! is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals affected by Parkinson's disease (PD) through innovative psychosocial interventions that leverage improvisation and storytelling. Their goal is to raise awareness, foster community, and ultimately find a cure for PD.
   - **Cause**: The organization focuses on empowering the PD community by encouraging storytelling and sharing personal experiences to highlight the challenges and triumphs faced by those living with the disease. They aim to change the narrative around PD, emphasizing that individuals deserve a fulfilling life beyond just hope for a cure.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Events**: The organization hosts various events, including film screenings from their documentary series about living with PD, interactive presentations, and fundraising showcases.
   - **Fundraising Campaigns**: Recent campaigns include the "Boys of Summer: Third Base," which is part of a documentary series that chronicles the founder's family journey with PD.
   - **Community Programs**: They offer workshops and programs that utilize improvisation techniques to enhance confidence, creativity, and communication skills among participants.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone is **inspiring**, **friendly**, and **conversational**. The language used is accessible and warm, aiming to connect emotionally with the audience. Phrases like "let's change the PD story" and "celebration and a call to adventure" reflect a hopeful and motivating tone.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The website and communications do not prominently feature emojis. The tone remains professional and heartfelt without relying on emojis to convey emotion.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: The organization was founded as a response to the founder's father's diagnosis with PD in 2001, aiming to create a supportive community and raise awareness through storytelling.
   - **Scale**: The organization has conducted 53 total forms and sent out 16 email campaigns, indicating active engagement with their audience.
   - **Impact Metrics**: The documentary series has reached audiences at film festivals, with the first film playing to over 500 attendees at the Phoenix Film Festival.
   - **Volunteer Info**: Specific volunteer information is not detailed on the website, but the community aspect suggests opportunities for involvement.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Use a conversational and approachable style. Aim for clarity and emotional resonance in the language. 
   - **Structure**: Keep sentences concise and engaging. Use personal anecdotes and stories to illustrate points, as this aligns with their mission of storytelling.
   - **Call to Action**: Encourage readers to share their stories and participate in events, emphasizing community and connection.
   - **Emotional Appeal**: Highlight the human experience of living with PD, focusing on both struggles and triumphs to inspire hope and action.

This context profile serves as a guide for generating personalized content that aligns with the mission and values of Yes, And...eXercise!, ensuring that communications resonate with their audience and effectively promote their cause.

You will receive all the workshops between 10a and 2:30, including the screening of Boys of Summer: Short Stop, and lunch.

Donation for YAX F iT!

The hilarious professionals of ComedySportz Austin will put on a show for all ages that will have you rolling in the aisles...unless you prefer laughing calmly in your seat. Starts at 3p.

Fundraiser Showcase with ComedySportz Austin

On Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 we'll be having our first fundraiser for Yes, And...eXercise! (YAX) at the ComedySportz theater in San Jose (map below). <span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">YAX was developed and tested for the Parkinson’s community as part of Robert’s dissertation in the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He has worked with the Davis Phinney Foundation, Parkinson's Foundation, PD Avengers, PMD Alliance, Young Onset Parkinson’s Network, Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s Center and many other PD groups to develop and share this work.  <span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">PD is the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world. More than physical, the cognitive and psychosocial issues cause major issues in terms of quality of life. Participants in YAX clinical trials have reported improvements in confidence, creativity and communication skills. They have also reported lower levels of anxiety, stress and depression. Bottom line: we use improvisation and storytelling as novel modalities and get positive results. <span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">The YAX F iT! begins at 2p and goes until 6p. There will be a series of interactive playshops, demonstrations and we will  have a screening of<span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit"><a href="http://www.bosmovie.com" target="_blank"> Boys of Summer: Short Stop</a><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">, the third film in the award winning series. We will also have a <span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit"><a href="https://givebutter.com/c/yesandexercisefestival-sanjose" target="_blank">silent auction featuring art created by people with Parkinson's disease</a><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">. The suggested donation for the event is $10. Guests must register at the website, <a href="http://www.yesandexercise.org/"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-skip:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">www.yesandexercise.org</a><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit"> (click on the tab F iT! In the navigation bar). <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1679426874/rjkrj6bakkaat5z5ytwu.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;-webkit-user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" /><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">There will also be a professional improvisation showcase immediately following the morning event starting at 7p featuring ComedySportz San Jose. Both the morning and afternoon events are open to the public. Tickets for the ComedySportz show can be <span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit"><a href="https://cszsanjose.com/buy-tickets" target="_blank">purchased at this link.</a> <span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">We will also have a silent auction where you can bid on amazing art created by people with Parkinson's disease. The funds raised in the auction will be split 50/50 between the artists and YAX. The link to join the auction will be posted on our website in the week before the event.

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;-webkit-user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;-webkit-user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Last name, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping to make Yes, And...eXercise! a reality in the Parkinson's community. As a care partner for my dad, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2001, I know the difficulties of this illness intimately. If you want to see more about how this journey has unfolded, please visit <a>www.bosmovie.com</a> to watch the first three films in our award-winning documentary series for free with our partner, Mediflix.  Our evidence-based programs offer much-needed support for people with PD and their care partners. Parkinson's is not merely a motor disease - it affects the whole person and the whole person's community. Providing a place where those living with Parkinson's feel whole, respected and loved is incredibly important - and that's what we do at Yes, And...eXercise! Kind regards. Robert Cochrane, PhDyesandexercise@gmail.com7025758841

On Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 we'll be having our first fundraiser for Yes, And...eXercise! (YAX) at the ComedySportz theater in San Jose (map below). YAX was developed and tested for the Parkinson’s community as part of Robert’s dissertation in the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He has worked with the Davis Phinney Foundation, Parkinson's Foundation, PD Avengers, PMD Alliance, Young Onset Parkinson’s Network, Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s Center and many other PD groups to develop and share this work.  PD is the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world. More than physical, the cognitive and psychosocial issues cause major issues in terms of quality of life. Participants in YAX clinical trials have reported improvements in confidence, creativity and communication skills. They have also reported lower levels of anxiety, stress and depression. Bottom line: we use improvisation and storytelling as novel modalities and get positive results. The YAX F iT! begins at 2p and goes until 6p. There will be a series of interactive playshops, demonstrations and we will  have a screening of<a href="http://www.bosmovie.com" target="_blank"> Boys of Summer: Short Stop</a>, the third film in the award winning series. We will also have a <a href="https://givebutter.com/c/yesandexercisefestival-sanjose" target="_blank">silent auction featuring art created by people with Parkinson's disease</a>. The suggested donation for the event is $10. Guests must register at the website, <a href="http://www.yesandexercise.org/">www.yesandexercise.org</a> (click on the tab F iT! In the navigation bar). <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1679426874/rjkrj6bakkaat5z5ytwu.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;-webkit-user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />There will also be a professional improvisation showcase immediately following the morning event starting at 7p featuring ComedySportz San Jose. Both the morning and afternoon events are open to the public. Tickets for the ComedySportz show can be <a href="https://cszsanjose.com/buy-tickets" target="_blank">purchased at this link.</a> We will also have a silent auction where you can bid on amazing art created by people with Parkinson's disease. The funds raised in the auction will be split 50/50 between the artists and YAX. The link to join the auction will be posted on our website in the week before the event.

Yes, And...eXercise!

Yes, And...eXercise Festival in San Jose

5440-D Thornwood Dr

Donation for YAX F iT!

$10

Fundraiser Showcase with ComedySportz Austin

$20

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