'Massage for the Cure' Day Supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure Houston.On September September: see month. 10, 22 Houston-area Massage massage (məsäzh`), treatment of superficial parts of the body by systematic rubbing, stroking, kneading, or slapping. Massages can be administered manually or with mechanical devices. Envy Envy See also Jealousy. Amneris envious of Aida. [Ital. Opera: Verdi, Aida, Westerman, 325] Cinderella’s sisters envious of their sister’s beauty. Clinics to Offer Thousands of Free 1-Hour Massage Sessions to Benefit Breast Cancer Research ... Make Plans Now HOUSTON Houston, city (1990 pop. 1,630,553), seat of Harris co., SE Tex., a deepwater port on the Houston Ship Channel; inc. 1837. Economy The fourth largest city in the nation and the largest in the entire South and Southwest, Houston is a port of entry; -- A free massage for you can help someone else. That is the theme of a day-long event coming to the Houston area on September 10. To participate, please plan ahead. Here's what's happening: On Monday, September 10, all 22 Greater Houston-area Massage Envy clinics will provide free 1-hour therapeutic massage sessions to any man or woman. The event supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure Susan G. Komen for the Cure, formerly known as The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, is an organization supporting breast cancer research. Since its inception in 1982, Komen has invested nearly $1 billion in research, education and health services, making it the Houston Affiliate. Lance O'Pry, Houston regional developer for Massage Envy, said every Houston-area Massage Envy clinic will be fully staffed with licensed massage therapists, "and every penny collected will be donated do·nate v. do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing, do·nates v.tr. To present as a gift to a fund or cause; contribute. v.intr. To make a contribution to a fund or cause. to the Houston Komen affiliate." "For a donation of any amount, any Houstonian who books an appointment will receive a free 1-hour therapeutic massage session from any one of the 22 Houston-area Massage Envy clinics," said Michele Ostrander, executive director of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Houston. This is the first year Massage for the Cure Day has been held in Houston. Ostrander said the money will be spent on the needs of Houston women. IMPORTANT - PLEASE PLAN AHEAD -- Reservations for appointments will be accepted beginning at 8AM, Monday, September 3(rd). All Massage Envy clinics will observe regular hours from 8 AM until 10 PM. Appointments will be booked on a first come-first served basis. No reservations will be taken before September 3rd. CONTACT - To get a free 1-hour massage session, and also help Susan G. Komen for the Cure Houston Affiliate, call 1-866-553-3689 beginning at 8 AM, September 3, and be connected with the most conveniently located Massage Envy clinic, or obtain the address and phone number of all Houston-area clinics at www.massageenvy.com. |
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