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Progressions Salon of Woodbridge Raises Funds for Connecticut’s Breast Cancer Cause
Rocky Hill, CT (December 9, 2009) – During the month of October, Progressions Salon raised nearly $2,000 to support the American Cancer Society’s premiere breast cancer campaign, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Funds raised by Progressions Salon for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer benefit the Society’s mission to eliminate cancer through research, education, advocacy and local patient services. Making Strides celebrates survivorship around a cancer that resonates with the greatest number of people – breast cancer.  With more than 10,000 walkers participating at four events throughout the state of Connecticut in 2009, $900,000 has been raised so far.

The salon hosted “Pampered in Pink” days on October 10 and October 31, where local student cosmetologists donated their time to provide manicures, pink sugar scrub scalp massage, blow out, make-up application, and chair massage to guests for a minimum donation of $20. Survivors were invited to get “Pampered in Pink”; no donation required. As a new service, and in an effort to raise breast cancer awareness in the community, Progressions also offered pink hair extensions to clients during the entire month for a $10 donation. In addition to hosting “Pampered in Pink” days, the salon donated 5% of all proceeds from their October merchandise sales to the Strides campaign. The Progressions Salon team has been raising funds for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer since 2003.
           
“Many of my clients have been impacted by breast cancer and I am committed to funding research to end this disease,” said Stephanie Farina-Cabral, Owner of Progressions Salon.  Since 2003, Stephanie has been a volunteer cosmetologist for the American Cancer Society’s Look Good…Feel Better program, a free service that teaches female cancer patients makeup techniques to manage the appearance related side effects of their cancer treatments. Progressions Salon also offers custom wig services in a caring and private environment for patients experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatments.

It is not too late to donate to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer or to get involved for next year.  For more information, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit the web at www.cancer.org/stridesonline. The American Cancer Society helps patients and their families with free information, support, and local resources.  Cancer information specialists are available by phone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help with diagnosis and treatment information, answers to insurance questions, and day to day support. If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

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