~Keep A Breast Foundation Celebrates 8th Anniversary with locals ~
Keep A Breast Foundation will host its 8th anniversary celebration on 10/12 from 12:00 am to 5:00 pm. Patrons are invited to come to the Keep A Breast gallery to view breast casts of 50 San Diego women intricately designed by artists and auctioned to raise funds for breast cancer prevention efforts.


    CARLSBAD, CA, October 10, 2008 /California News Articles/ -- "The Keep A Breast Foundation has come a long way in the past eight years, and we are thankful for the support we have received from our local community and partners such as the Young Survival Coalition, Breast Health and Wellness Center, and HealthWalk. Through our outreach programs, we strive to eradicate breast cancer by inspiring young people to adopt lifestyle choices that have long-term health benefits," said Shaney Jo Darden, founder of the Keep A Breast Foundation.

The event on October 12th will showcase 50 plaster casts of San Diego women including Jen Smith, long board champion; Kassia Meador, pro surfer; Amber Everson, singer from the Glossines; Kristin Gundred, singer from the Grand Ole Party and several other local breast cancer survivors. Their casts have been painted by today's top artists and will be auctioned off online with proceeds going to The Keep A Breast Foundation. Combining sculpture, philanthropy, and symbolic artistry, these one of a kind pieces showcase the beauty and strength of the female form. Featured artists participating in the Keep A Breast 8th anniversary celebration include Randy Jansen, Mike Kershner, Mike Maxwell, Amy Sol, Lola, Andy Howell, Jesse Reno and more.

Families can come to participate in exciting activities such as a video installation of Keep A Breast's progress during the last eight years by Carol Martori, hula hooping, pink hair extensions, "This Is My Story" campaign, massages, enjoy organic food, listen to live music including Ashley Lloyd, Suburban Nightlife, AM Vibe and more! For additional information please visit keep-a-breast.org. The Keep A Breast Foundation Gallery is located at 711 Mission Ave. | Ste 276 | Oceanside | CA | 92054-2833.

About The Keep A Breast Foundation
The Keep A Breast Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Our mission
is to help eradicate breast cancer by exposing young people to methods of prevention, early detection and support. Through art events, educational programs and fundraising efforts we seek to increase breast cancer awareness among young people so they are better equipped to make choices and develop habits that will benefit their long-term health and well-being. For more information, please visit www.keep-a-breast.org.

Gift bags to first 100 people...
Emergen-C, Fox, Roxy, Element Eden, Ruby Republic, Nippies, Spencer's, Foam magazine,

Special Guests Include...

Hoopnotica
Hula hoop instruction for breast health. Hoopnotica is part dance, part exercise and part play. It provides an energizing and effective workout that tones muscles, increases flexibility, improves coordination and strengthens the cardiovascular system. Among other health benefits, Hoopdance stimulates the lymphatic system, helping to rid the body of toxic chemicals that build up in our tissues from exposure in our environment. A healthy lymphatic system has been linked to cancer prevention as well as over all health and well being. http://www.hoopnotica.com/

Blue Star Body Lounge
Blue Star Body Lounge will provide pink hair donated by Nordic Hair Contrast and eyelash extensions donated by Xtreme Lash. Blue Star Body Lounge is a New York influenced urban escape, offering 3,000 sq. ft. of primping and pampering services for both men and women. Blue Star Body Lounge was created on a dream and a prayer. Knowing that there were quite a number of salons and spas in North County San Diego, it was imperative to create something unique and very different from the rest. What I found myself doing was driving to 4 different placed for different desired services. As a mom, a wife, a professional myself, it was my number one goal to truly have an establishment that would serve as the true "one-stop-shop" for individuals to enjoy. http://www.bluestarbodylounge.com/

Ocean Day Spa
Ocean Day Spa Will provide on site energy therapy sessions and insight into why energy and body awareness are so important for healing. They will also be introducing their new Jade and Rose Quartz Body Treatment, which was created specifically for Keep A Breast. The girls at Ocean Day Spa work together to provide a sanctuary where everyone feels and knows they are special and unique in a beautiful way. They are truly committed to their clients' well being and are always providing new treatments and products to ignite inner radiance. http://www.oceandayspacarlsbad.com/

Young Survival Coalition
Young breast cancer survivors will be onsite to answer questions. The Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the premier international, nonprofit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women and breast cancer. Through action, advocacy and awareness, the YSC seeks to educate the medical, research, breast cancer and legislative communities and to persuade them to address breast cancer in women 40 and under. The YSC also serves as a point of contact for young women living with breast cancer.http://www.youngsurvival.org/

Breast Health and Wellness Center
Will have a representative on-site talking about thermography and breast cancer prevention. Breast Health and Wellness is a program designed to educate women of all ages about the new evidence based strategies and technologies now available for maintaining optimal breast health. Women who complete the program are provided a 'certificate of prevention' showing they have made the commitment to stay breast healthy and share the knowledge of these important new healthy breast options. For more information or to find a location nearby offering this program, please visit www.breasthealthandwellness.com.

Emergen-C PINK Tour
The Emergen-C PINK Keep A Breast Tour will travel throughout California October 9th to 18th, making stops at five college campuses to stress the importance of early detection and prevention of breast cancer. In partnership with The Keep A Breast Foundation and Roxy, Emergen-C PINK will be providing students with breast self-exam cards, an opportunity to meet Roxy sponsored pro-surfer and World Champion Longboarder Jennifer Smith, free Roxy gear, samples of Emergen-C PINK and more. Additionally, Dr. Mandy Ward will be along for the ride to talk about the importance of breast health and how prevention is the optimal cure for breast cancer.

HealthWalk
Representative on site to talk about the body's own healing powers.
HealthWalk offers Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (D.I.T.I) and other
non-invasive and effective analysis and solutions that can assist in
assessing breast health and enable the body's own innate powers to do the
healing. HealthWalk is a unique integrative healthcare facility with leading
edge technologies, services, natural supplements and products backed by over
20 years of research. HealthWalk is dedicated to supporting and empowering
you to achieve and maintain vibrant wellness. www.healthwalk.com

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