Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Partners with Massage Envy® for 6th Annual Massage for the Cure®
Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is partnering with Massage Envy® for the 6th Annual Massage for the Cure® on Tuesday, September 14. Massage for the Cure® is a one-day event presented by Massage Envy® offering one-hour therapeutic massage sessions for $49, with $15 from each massage being donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. 100% of the funds raised will be given to Komen Affiliates to be used for breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs.
[USPRwire, Wed Aug 18 2010] Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is partnering with Massage Envy® for the 6th Annual Massage for the Cure® on Tuesday, September 14.
Massage for the Cure® is a one-day event presented by Massage Envy® offering one-hour therapeutic massage sessions for $49, with $15 from each massage being donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. 100% of the funds raised will be given to Komen Affiliates to be used for breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs. For the second year in a row, Massage for the Cure® is a national event, with more than 600 Massage Envy® centers in 42 states participating. Local massage centers will also be providing breast health self exam cards. Since Massage for the Cure®’s inception, Massage Envy® has donated over $1.4 million to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, increase awareness and help find a cure for breast cancer.
“Last year’s first ever national event was an outstanding success, and we are confident this year will be even bigger and better,” said Dani Snyder, area operator for Massage Envy®. “This partnership is important to us, because many of our loyal clients are the same people likely to be affected by breast cancer.”
To make an even greater impact, 18 San Diego locations will also partner with Komen San Diego for the MAKE CHANGE campaign from September 1-14. Massage Envy® members and guests will be encouraged to toss their spare change in pink MAKE CHANGE buckets at each local massage center. Those who participate will receive MAKE CHANGE buttons, bumper stickers and temporary tattoos.
To Sign Up - Don't miss your chance to reserve an appointment when massage centers begin booking on August 14. Visit your local Massage Envy® or call (866) 613-3689.
San Diego Massage Envy Locations - Carmel Valley, Carlsbad, Costa Verde, Downtown East Village, Eastlake, Encinitas, Escondido, La Jolla, Mira Mesa, Mission Valley, Nova, Point Loma, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho San Diego, San Marcos Santee, Solana Beach, Terra and Tierrasanta.
About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, San Diego
Since its inception in 1995, $8.5 million has been given to local organizations that provide breast cancer education, screening, diagnostics, treatment and patient support for the uninsured or underinsured in San Diego County. Seventy-five percent of every dollar raised through Affiliate-sponsored events stays right here in San Diego County to fund free diagnostic mammograms, treatment and services for uninsured and underinsured women and their families. The remaining 25 percent funds international breast cancer research. In fact, next to the U.S. government, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is the largest funder of breast cancer research in the world. For more information, please visit www.komensandiego.org.
Did you know?
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
The most significant risk factors are being a female and getting older.
Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate.
Breast cancer typically strikes women during their most productive years, both professionally and personally.
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in U.S. women ages 40-59.
Men can get breast cancer, too. One percent of breast cancer diagnosis will be in male patients.
About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure®, we have invested nearly $1.5 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.
About Massage Envy®
Massage Envy®, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is the leading provider of therapeutic massage in the United States. The national franchise of massage centers is dedicated to providing professional and affordable therapeutic massage services to consumers with busy lifestyles at convenient times and locations. Massage Envy Spa® is its newest concept, offering Murad® healthy skin facials as well as therapeutic massages. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy has more than 600 locations in 42 states, with new centers opening every month. The company was recently named a top AllBusiness (a D&B company) AllStar Franchise, and is a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA). For more information, visit www.MassageEnvy.com.
Contact:
Rachel Wiley
Olive PR Solutions
350 W. Ash St. #103
San Diego, CA 92101
717-676-8198
rachel@oliveprsolutions.com
http://www.komensandiego.org
