Spring Mala for Susie's Miracle Fund

Join Franklin Street Yoga Center in 108 sun salutations- or rather 108 downward dogs- to benefit Susie’s Miracle Fund on Sunday, March 20^th at 1:30 pm. Lori Burgwyn and the teachers at FSYC will share their deep commitment to animal rights with the community and raise awareness and much needed funds for Susie’s Miracle Fund.

Lori, the proud owner of 6 rescue dogs and 3 cats, was moved to tears when she heard Susie’s story—just a puppy, Susie was set on fire and left to die in a Greensboro park. Found with 2^nd and 3^rd degree burns over 60% of her body, a broken jaw and teeth, and covered in maggots, it was a miracle that she survived. With her strong will, and the help of the Guilford County Animal Shelter, Susie lives a happy and healthy life with her adopted mom, Donna Lawerence. Together the two raise awareness for victims of animal cruelty. The cost of caring for these animals is steep— to save Susie’s life the Guilford County Animal Shelter spent over $4,000. Donations to Susie’s Miracle Fund go toward the care of other animal abuse victims.

Supporters of Susie’s Miracle Fund worked to increase the penalties for animal cruelty in the State of North Carolina. In June 2010, North Carolina legislators unanimously voted to raise the penalties for those convicted of a Felon Cruelty to Animals to a Class H Felony. Named after this inspirational canine, Susie’s Law took effect on December 1, 2010.

Susie will be in attendance at the Mala March 20, 2011— she will be demonstrating the correct posture for downward dog and perhaps shaking hands with donors.