Together We Rise
Why We’re Fundraising
Rise Up Roses is on a mission to bring mindful movement + emotional regulation tools into schools, helping teachers, parents, and kids find calm, focus, and resilience in everyday life. 🌹 The trauma of COVID and the rise of AI, we need to be more grounded and mindful than ever. Let us bring big impact together as we teach new tools in our schools and communities in Virginia.
Every dollar raised from this auction and donations will support our Rise & Regulate program: An in-person program that:
✨ Teaches caregivers, kids, and teachers how to self-regulate
✨ Provides simple tools for stress relief & emotional awareness
✨ Builds stronger, calmer classrooms and families
✨Creates transformation tools instantly for teachers, parents and kids
✨Promotes mindful tools to use alongside technology and AI
The Auction Item
🎟 4 General Admission Tickets to JMU vs ODU Homecoming (October 18, 2025)
🅿️ 1 VIP Parking Pass (rare + not sold publicly!)
💜 Value: $360+
Auction runs through October 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.
All proceeds directly benefit Rise Up Roses programs in schools + communities.
Other Ways to Support
Not a football fan? You can still support our mission by making a donation directly on this page. 🌹 Every contribution goes toward providing free and low-cost Rise & Regulate programs in schools across Richmond and beyond.
Treasure:
• $15 → Covers one journal
• $25 → Covers materials for one child’s self-regulation toolkit
• $200 → Sponsors a Rise & Regulate session for kids (impacting 60+ people)
• $300 → Sponsors a Rise & Regulate Professional Development for one school, impacting teachers/parents (impacting 200+ people)
• $500 → Sponsors a Rise & Regulate program (3-hour continuing education) for a school community impacting (impacting 1,000+ people)
Time:
• Follow us on @rise.up.roses on Instagram, listen to our podcast, subscribe to the newsletter here, and host a Rise & Regulate for your community or school.
Talent:
• Volunteer here and comment. I want to help RUR.
✨ Together, we can help kids and caregivers rise above stress, believe in themselves, and shine. Let us rise together!
Rise Up Roses is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided to you (the donator) in exchange for your contribution.