HOUSTON, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 7, 2008 -- Only 1 week away: Fight breast cancer and enjoy the benefits of a free 1-hour massage at Massage for the Cure -- a day-long event slated for September 15 and sponsored by 24 Houston-area Massage Envy clinics.

The event will raise money for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Houston affiliate.

This is what's happening: On Monday, September 15, all of the 24 Greater Houston-area Massage Envy clinics will offer a free 1-hour therapeutic massage session to any man or women in support of the Komen for the Cure Houston Affiliate.

"For a donation of any amount, any Houstonian who calls for an appointment will receive a free, one-hour therapeutic massage from any of our 24 Houston-area Massage Envy clinics," said Lance O'Pry, regional developer of Massage Envy clinics in the Houston area. O'Pry said every Massage Envy clinic will be fully staffed with licensed massage therapists and every penny collected will be donated to the Houston Komen affiliate. The money will serve the needs of Houston-area women.

IMPT -- PLAN AHEAD -- Reservations for appointments will be accepted beginning at 8 a.m., Monday, September 8. Massage Envy clinics are open from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m., first come-first serve. "Call early. This event is popular and massage appointments go fast," said O'Pry.

CONTACT -- "Call 1-866-553-3689 and be connected instantly with the Houston-area Massage Envy clinic of your choice," said O'Pry. "Or, walk into one of our clinics and make the appointment in person." He said the addresses and phone numbers of every Massage Envy clinic is at www.massageenvy.com.

Massage Envy Clinics in the Houston area

 
--  Atascocita
--  Bay Colony
--  Clear Lake
--  Copperfield
--  Cypress
--  FM 1960/Eldridge
--  FM 1960/Willowbrook
--  Galleria
--  Gleannloch Farms
--  Katy-I-10
--  Katy - Cinco Ranch
--  Kemah
--  Kingwood
--  Memorial
--  Meyerland
--  Missouri City
--  Pearland
--  River Oaks
--  Sugar Land/Greatwood
--  Sugar Land/Woodbridge
--  Magnolia/Westwood Village
--  The Woodlands/Indian Springs
--  The Woodlands/Market Street
--  West University

     Contact:
     Sharon Dotson
     Carol Ward
     Bayou City Public Relations
     (281) 859-9800
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