11th annual Move for Mason event held on Mesa campus
Posted: May 19, 2026
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences’ (ATSU-ASHS) physical therapy department hosted its annual Move for Mason event on Wednesday, April 1, where approximately 41 students and four faculty members participated in yoga on the front lawn to support the Mason P. Vig Endowed scholarship program.
Mason Vig was a 26-year-old talented athlete and ATSU-ASHS Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program student who was committed to serving his patients and helping others. Despite being diagnosed with cancer during his junior year at Augustana College, Mason played college baseball, while fighting and winning his battle with cancer. Set to graduate in 2013, Mason passed away in February 2012.
Tania Shearon, MOT, OTR/L, CHT, assistant professor, ATSU-ASHS’ occupational therapy department led attendees through the yoga session. Mason’s parents, Patti and Joe Vig, also attended the event.
To support the Mason P. Vig Endowed scholarship program, donate here.
