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Massage Envy® Raises $2,762 For Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Mid-Missouri Affiliate On Massage For The Cure Day

Columbia Massage Envy location provided 76 free massages to benefit breast cancer research

Massage Envy® partnered with the Mid-Missouri Affiliate of The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for Massage for the Cure Day on August 7.  Massage Envy raised $2,762 by providing 76 free therapeutic massages on a donation-only basis at the Columbia Massage Envy location. 

"Massage Envy® is thrilled about the success of Massage for the Cure Day," said John Leonesio, founder and CEO of Massage Envy®.  "Too many women have lived in fear of breast cancer for far too long.  Our partnership with The Komen Foundation raised much needed dollars to fund mammograms and breast cancer research in Missouri and it is my hope that our annual event will raise awareness about the importance of early detection and early treatment of breast cancer." 

Local media celebrities rallied behind the event to show their support for The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation local event.  Teresa Snow, Stephanie Schaefer, and Michelle Linn from Channel 17 (ABC-KMIZ) and JC from the Zimmer Radio Group made appearances at the Columbia Massage Envy location. 

"It was a privilege to partner with Massage Envy:  Massage for the Cure to create such a spectacular event for the community," said Kay Lindner of the Mid-Missouri Affiliate of The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.  "What a wonderful way to raise awareness for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and our efforts to eradicate breast cancer as a life threatening disease.  We look forward to a great partnership for years to come." 

Massage for the Cure began in the Arizona region, headquarters of Massage Envy®, in 2005.  Massage Envy® selected Columbia/St. Louis as the next host cities for Massage for the Cure and it will now become an annual event. 

"The outpouring of support for Massage for the Cure Day was humbling," said Pat Quinn.  "All Massage Envy locations were booked to capacity, which illustrates how determined people are to find a cure for breast cancer.  It will be an honor to present a check to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation." 

Massage Envy® Limited, LLC is a national franchise of massage clinics dedicated to providing professional and affordable therapeutic massage services to consumers with busy lifestyles at convenient times and locations.