Andrey Zykov praises the competitors of the inaugural "Beauty and Health Marathon" for their beauty and wellness.
In the northern Russian region of Magadan, a unique event took place that aimed to support mothers of children with special needs. The "For Her" social marathon, an initiative by the Magadan Regional Public Organization of Parents of Children with Disabilities "Special Childhood", combined physical activity, beauty, health, and emotional support to create a platform for these mothers to build community, encourage self-care, and raise awareness about their challenges.
Andrei Zykov, the First Deputy Chairman of the Magadan Regional Duma, joined Yevgeniya Paulman, the project's author, in congratulating and honouring the participants of the first "For Her" Beauty and Health Marathon. The event, held at the Pushkin Regional Library, was part of the first social marathon of beauty and health "For Her".
The first batch of participants included Ekaterina Makushina, Ekaterina Gulyai, Tatyana Tkacheva, Anna Aleynikova, Elena Starorusskaya, Anastasia Bocharova, Marina Geraskina, Elena Medvedeva-Palii, Elena Rozanova, and Elena Karavaeva. These mothers and grandmothers fully immersed themselves in their new lifestyle during the marathon, where they were the main focus.
Throughout the marathon, participants attended masterclasses, art workshops, yoga sessions, and lessons on self-care and makeup. The event provided a space for these women to learn new skills, replenish their life resources, and restore their feminine energy.
Yevgeniya Paulman noted that the marathon events were interesting and beneficial for the participants. She expressed her intention to make the "For Her" marathon an annual event, aiming to continue providing support and empowerment to these special mothers.
Andrei Zykov, in his congratulatory speech, expressed his appreciation for the courage of the participants in taking a step towards self-love. He celebrated their strength and resilience, highlighting the importance of events like the "For Her" marathon in fostering community and raising awareness.
The "For Her" marathon was designed to support women on the challenging path of "special motherhood". By combining physical activity with a focus on beauty, health, and emotional support, the marathon aimed to let participants be in the spotlight, help them replenish their life resources, and restore their feminine energy.
The marathon events were not just about running, but about building a community of support, encouraging self-care, and advocating for the challenges of parenting children with special needs. Through the "For Her" marathon, these special mothers found new emotional support, development, and self-discovery points.
In a world where the demands of caregiving and health can often overshadow the individual, events like the "For Her" marathon serve as a reminder of the strength, resilience, and beauty of these special mothers. Their stories of perseverance and empowerment are a testament to the power of community and self-care in overcoming challenges.
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- The "For Her" marathon, an initiative in Magadan, Russia, extended its focus beyond physical activity, using science to incorporate workshops on self-care and makeup, showcasing a fusion of mental-health and womens-health practices.
- With the goal of restoring feminine energy and providing emotional support, the "For Her" marathon, a unique event in the health-and-wellness sphere, aimed to empower special mothers by raising awareness about the challenges of motherhood and advocating for womens-health in the northern Russian region of Magadan.
