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Massage Therapy Foundation Receives $25K
A massage-textbook publisher donated $25,000
to The Massage Therapy Foundation, an organization that advances
the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific
research, education and community service, in late February.
Books of Discovery publishes Trail Guide
to the Body, as well as auxiliary products including flashcards,
a student handbook and DVDs.
“By providing financial resources
to the foundation, we hope to raise the awareness and understanding
of the benefits of our profession,” said Andrew Biel, author
of Trail Guide to the Body and the owner of the publishing
company. “Books of Discovery's success is due largely to its
relationship with the bodywork/massage community, so donating to
the foundation allows us an opportunity to give back." The
publishing company had given another $25,000 to the foundation previously.
The foundation isn’t the only recipient
of Books of Discovery’s largesse: The publisher donated 235
copies of Trail Guide to the Body to massage therapists
affected by the 2005 hurricanes in the Gulf Coast area; and $28,000
to 100% Replanted, a nonprofit organization that plants trees to
offset paper-and-wood products usage. That donation matched the
cost of the paper consumed since 1997 to produce Books of Discovery’s
products.
Biel also sits on the foundation’s board
of directors.
“The large commitment of time and
resources [Books of Discovery] provide to the Massage Therapy Foundation
speaks directly to their belief in our mission,” said foundation
President Diana Thompson. “This generous gift sets a fine
example to students and faculty, practitioners and vendors of the
profession, one I hope others will follow.”
To donate to the Massage Therapy Foundation or
the Touch Research Institute, click here: www.massagemag.com/Magazine/donate.php
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