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Making a Difference: Healing Hands for Arthritis – Massage Envy
Nearly a quarter of Nevadans are afflicted by arthritis, suffering daily from joint pain that at times is debilitating without the promise of relief. The disease affects nearly 50 million people nationwide (a surprising two-thirds majority under the age of 65) including 300,000 children, and is the leading cause of disability in the U.S.
One source of potential reprieve for arthritis sufferers is massage, creating a perfect union for Massage Envy to partner with the Arthritis Foundation, which works to raise awareness and funds for a cure. In September, Massage Envy, including 12 local clinics, participated in the 3rd Annual Healing Hands for Arthritis. Each clinic donated $10 from every massage and facial booked on September 18, as well as a portion of proceeds from certain salon products sold that day. “Through personal experience, watching my mother suffer from the debilitating affects of arthritis, and seeing so many guests obtain relief from our services, I am very proud to be a part of this amazing event,” said Theresa Lahrs of Massage Envy in Anthem. “The funds raised by Massage Envy nationally, will assist the Arthritis Foundation to create awareness, find new treatments and a cure for the disease. Healing Hands For Arthritis exemplifies Massage Envy’s vision – ‘Better lives. Better families. Better communities. A better world…through our hands.’”
Locally, Massage Envy raised over $14,000 for Arthritis Foundation. Nationally, that number trumped $898,000. Not a bad day’s work, considering participants generated the funds while getting pampered at the spa! To learn more about Arthritis Foundation visit www.arthritis.org. For information about Massage Envy and the Healing Hands for Arthritis program visit www.massageenvy.com.
