Fabutan kicks off its annual 'Ray of Hope' campaign for breast cancer research

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Fabutan kicks off its annual 'Ray of Hope' campaign for breast cancer research

CALGARY, Oct. 4 /CNW/ - Fabutan Sun Tan Studios in support of BreastCancer Awareness Month has kicked off its annual "Ray of Hope" campaign toraise money for breast cancer research.

During October, Fabutan customers will be able to give a "Ray of Hope" tohelp those affected by breast cancer simply by adding 125 minutes to anytanning package for $10.

Fabutan will in turn donate that $10 to the Vitamin DSociety for breast cancer research. Each October, Fabutan studios across the country work together to furtherbreast cancer research.

"Supporting Canadian researchers looking to find acure for breast cancer is something Fabutan CEOs and franchisees are veryproud of doing.

It's gratifying to know that all funds donated to theVitamin D Society through this campaign will only be spent in support of Canadian research," said Fabutan President Doug McNabb.

Fabutan's Ray of Hope campaign has raised over $250,000 for breast cancerresearch to date.

About Fabutan Sun Studios For over 27 years Fabutan has encouraged a balanced, moderate approach toindoor tanning.

Educating our customers to maximize the benefits whileminimizing the risks of too much or too little UV exposure, along with astrong emphasis on avoiding overexposure and sunburn, is the core foundationof Fabutan's "Smart Tanning" philosophy.

Fabutan Sun Tan Studios is part of the International Smart Tan Network, committed to the research and education of responsible and moderate suntanning. Fabutan is Canada's largest indoor tanning company, with154 franchises and over 700 employees.

Please visit fabutan.com to find outmore about Fabutan.

For further information: Carolyn Hackenberg, Fabutan Sun Tan Studios,(403) 640-2100, hackenberg@fabutan.com