Help Curves Help the American Cancer Society Relay for Life

NEWS RELEASE
March 4, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Information:
Robin Brandenburg, manager/owner of Curves in Corbin
Office: 606-528-5200
Fax: 606-528-5215

CORBIN, Ky – The local Curves has committed to raising $3,000 for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life (ACSRL) but needs the help of the community. By getting involved and donating a used purse, Corbin can raise money for local cancer research and victims.

“For many, the cure doesn’t come quick enough, but raising money for research and the cause is one way to help,” Corbin Curves manager and owner Robin Brandenburg said.

According the ACSRL website, one in three people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. The ACSRL is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people across the country each year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes the lives of many.

Throughout the year Curves has been raising money through fundraisers such as yard sales, selling Pampered Chef products, candles and silent auctions. Curves is currently collecting “gently used" purses which are in good condition to be auctioned off silently at the end of May. Last year Curves' goal was to raise $2,500. They made over half of that during their purse auction and raised $6,000 total.

“Last year we had a lot of stylish purses donated including name brands such as Coach and Gucci. They looked brand new,” said Brandenburg.

After the silent auction, any purses that are not bought will be priced and sold during a yard sale in front of Curves at the end of May.

“My teenage daughter buys a new purse every season. She recently climbed to the bottom of her closet to retrieve six nice purses she no longer uses. They may not be new to her but they’ll be new to someone else; and the money goes towards the cause. Everyone leaves happy,” said Curves employee and team member Mari Worley.

Brandenburg believes that the women at Curves, who have bonded while exercising together, are really working as a group for a cause they all feel strongly about. There are multiple Curves members who are cancer survivors.

“I don’t know anyone who hasn’t been affected by cancer in some way whether it be themselves, a family member or friend. We want everyone to somehow get involved in the relay for life,” Brandenburg said.

You do not have to be a member of Curves to join their sponsorship team to raise money and walk in the relay. Each of the team members is expected to raise $100. To donate a purse, or join the team please call (606) 528-5200 or visit Curves at 103 Greer Ln in Corbin. The office is open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Luminaries are also being sold for $1 at Curves. Luminaries can be bought for a lost life, cancer survivors or current cancer victims. The luminaries can be personally decorated and will light up the Relay for Life ceremony as they glisten around the track..

The ACSRL will be held on June 5 at Lynn Camp High School. The opening ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m. The first lap will be walked by cancer survivors. Throughout the night, team members of different sponsors will walk the track.

“Our goal is to have someone from Curves on the track at all times,” said Brandenburg.

The relay is held from dusk till dawn to represent the different stages of cancer; each hour of the night will represent a stage of the cancer as it forms and takes over the body.

Curves will be raffling off a pink and white breast cancer afghan during the night. Other activities such as games and food will also be set up during the night as fundraisers. All proceeds will go towards the cause.

Curves is just one of the many sponsors who have volunteered in Corbin to raise money for this cause. Curves is competing to raise money with other sponsors including Baptist Regional Medical Center and CSX.

“The competition aspect of the fundraising helps to raise the most amount of money for the cause, but the bottom line is that all the money will go to the local cancer society,” said Worley.
Curves is a woman’s fitness center that provides a total body workout in 30 minutes. With both aerobic exercise for weight loss and strength training for toned muscles, a Curves workout provides an exercise plan that can burn up to 500 calories in just 30 minutes. Curves clubs also offer a nutrition program and diet solution that provides permanent results without permanent dieting. Curves is the largest fitness and health club franchise in the world dedicated to providing affordable, one-stop exercise and nutritional information for women.
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