CJ families,

We are beyond thrilled to announce that an incredibly generous anonymous donor has come forward with a commitment to contribute $75,000 to our #CJstrong Emergency Fundraiser if we make it to our $150,000 goal's halfway mark by May 9!

That means that if we can raise $18,086 in donations by next Saturday, an additional $75,000 will be unlocked! 

“But how can I help?” you may be asking. It only takes a little to get a lot. If you donate $25 or more, you will receive an AMAZING thank you gift! How amazing? See below for more information.

Funds raised will support new initiatives mentioned here as well as our preparations to comply with new public health and safety measures, allowing us to take proper precautions, protect our students, and open our doors safely as soon as we are allowed. 
What else is going on at CJ? We hear you loud and clear: you're missing all the things circus brings to daily life, and we are too! We are excited to share that our staff and coaches have created circus magic to bring to you wherever you are.

Here are a few #CJstrong initiatives that will keep us connected in the coming weeks and months.
25 th Anniversary World Circus Day Celebration : This virtual event on Saturday, May 9 will feature all kinds of activities you can do from home to celebrate circus style! Stay tuned on our facebook page, where we'll be hosting interactive content throughout the day and launching new initiatives you can expect to continue to see.
  
Don't miss out on getting your #CJstrong at Home Toolkit!
All who contribute a suggested $25 or more toward our campaign will receive our customized #CJstrong at Home Toolkit via email on May 9 which will include:

  • Your CJ staff and coaches’ favorite recipes
  • Circus downloads, including a link to the full production of 2019's summer production TWISTED
  • DIY circus crafts
  • Custom made circus coloring pages
  • ...and many other surprises!
 
Bring some circus magic home and stay #CJstrong as a community!
CJ Classes Live + at Home: We literally can't wait for you to return to the big top, and since we can't bring you back quite yet, we are bringing the big top to you this summer with live virtual classes! Our coaches are putting together 49 classes for all levels and ages. These classes are sure to keep your student moving and stretching - mom and dad (even your cats and dogs) can join! All are welcome. We are excited to connect with all of you virtually as we bring the big top to you. Stay tuned in the next two weeks for more details!
Circus + Coaches + Connect: This spring/summer, if you can't come to the circus, the circus will come to you ! From surprise takeovers and socially distanced coach drop-by's, to circus care packages hand-delivered by your student’s favorite coaches, we’ve got plenty of ideas in the works! In fact, you'll get your first preview of this series on May 9 in our Circus Surprises hour of World Circus Day via facebook! We'll share more about how to request these circus revelations in the coming week, so keep your eyes peeled on your inboxes.
If you have it within your means to give, you will additionally be supporting those who receive this email who have no means to support us financially right now due to COVID-19 impacting their income. We sincerely appreciate your contributions - whether by way of time, treasure, or attention - always, but especially now when resources are scarce.