Young Living Teaches, Helps Fund Ballet Scholarship in Italy YOUNG LIVING FOUNDER and CEO D. Gary Young, ND, and Sabina DeVita, EdD, were recently invited to the prestigious Vancliffen Arts Foundation’s International Ballet Competition in Italy to educate an audience of more than 300 dancers and guests on the many therapeutic benefits of essential oils that may help the dancers perform with greater ease. In addition to giving a keynote address, Gary Young
and Young Living were there to help fund a dance scholarship for one young, talented dancer. The winner of the competition scholarship was Yuri Mastrangeli from Rome, who will now be attending the Salzburg International Ballet Academy in Austria. Like many athletes, a dancer’s career is often plagued with aches, exhaustion, and injuries. Dancers frequently push through intense physical stress in order to create
a visual masterpiece for the audience. It is common for dancers to be reluctant to seek medical attention for injuries in fear of losing roles. In some cases, taking prescribed medication becomes a career-ending addiction for the dancer. The director and co-founder of the Vancliffen Arts Foundation, Dr. Fernando Milelli, hopes that the dancers, after hearing about the uses for essential oils, will seek more natural and healthy alternatives to help avert longterm harm to the body. One dancer participating in the competition injured his shoulder while practicing for his routine. The performance scheduled that evening required several lifts of female dancers, and not performing would mean losing an opportunity for him to earn a scholarship. “He came running to our table seeking relief; he couldn’t lift his arm without it hurting,” said Dr. DeVita. “I rubbed several Young Living essential oils into his muscles, including Idaho balsam fir, marjoram, wintergreen, and PanAway®. He later reported that he was able to successfully continue his performance.” It is a privilege for Young Living to be associated with such a wonderful foundation that supports talented performers like these dancers.
Above: Dr. Fernando Milelli, Yuri Mastrangeli, and D. Gary Young at the Vancliffen Arts Foundation International Ballet Competition in Italy. Right: Yuri Mastrangeli performs during the competition.
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IT IS OFFICIAL! The D. Gary Young Foundation (DGYF) is going to build a high school at the Young Living Academy in Chongon, Ecuador! In order for this to happen, we have launched a new fundraising effort called Jacob’s Team. The DGYF is extending a personal invitation to you to view a video message from Jacob Young, the son of Gary and Mary Young, at dgaryyoungfoundation.org. In this message, Jacob and two students from the Young Living Academy share why you should be a member of this team and what a new high school will mean to them. For as little as $3 USD per month, you can be part of Jacob’s Team! The DGYF also invites you to be part of a memorable day learning and contributing in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 20. The event, Take Charge: Wellness, Purpose, and Abundance, will be held at the Marriott North Hotel in Indianapolis, presented by Royal Crown Diamond Marcella Vonn Harting and DGYF director Don Clair. To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit dgaryyoungfoundation.org. For just $65 USD, you will experience a day you will always remember! The Awaken to a Healthy Living event, held recently in St. Louis, was a wonderful success. More than 100 people attended the educational sessions on March 2. A wonderful dinner auction was held the evening before the classes and was a lively and wonderful experience for all those attending as they bid on items from around
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the world. Not only did participants open their hearts and pocketbooks to help the DGYF, but they were also richly rewarded with a wonderful opportunity to learn from some of the best educators in the field of oils, supplements, emotions, integrative medicine, and business leadership. DGYF and Marcella Vonn Harting Present
Take Charge: Wellness, Purpose, Abundance A one-day spectacular with all proceeds going to the DGYF!
April 20, 2013 Indianapolis, IN
This event netted more than $13,000! The DGYF would like to extend our appreciation to each of our presenters and attendees; we could not have done this without you! Finally, Pamela Hunter and her team made a $2,000 contribution to the DGYF from a recent fundraising event. Thank you, Pamela! It is dedication like yours and so many like you that continues to move our mission forward. If you would like to learn more about how your team can hold a fundraising event to help the DGYF, send an e-mail to info@dgaryyoungfoundation.org. Together we can make a difference!
FOLLOWING OUR RECENT Young Living Beauty School event, I received questions about the research behind our A∙R∙T® orchid line, which includes two wonderful products: A∙R∙T Beauty Masque and A∙R∙T Renewal Serum. The benefits of both of these products, and specifically the use of the orchid flower, are based on thousands of years of Chinese herbal medicine. It is believed that orchids have the ability to absorb and retain moisture and adapt well to many extreme environments. The longevity of the flowers is the key benefit that is utilized for skin care. Orchid extracts are used for their intense moisturizing effect and for their ability to help delay senescence—or natural aging—by supporting the strength of the skin’s main proteins. Another valuable ingredient found in our A∙R∙T orchid line is Japanese knotweed—a polygonum that has been traditionally used for its wound healing properties and for its ability to support
healthy skin and provide protection against the effects of free radicals. The Japanese use this plant in order to prepare a tea called Itadori, a word that means well-being. This and many other properties that may help generate youthful-feeling and -looking skin are found in the A∙R∙T orchid line. The effect of essential oils in both orchid products is very beneficial. Both blends—Stress Away™ in the Beauty Masque and Sensation™ in the Renewal Serum—provide calming and soothing not only to the skin but also to the psyche and our emotions. Use A∙R∙T Renewal Serum after cleansing your face morning and night. Be sure to follow up with your favorite Young Living moisturizer. Incorporate the Beauty Masque a couple of times a week to help promote a younger, healthier-looking you. Do you have questions for Dr. Luba? E-mail her at beautytips@youngliving. com.