Clipping for the cure
The CommuterThursday, October 15, 2009
by Lacey Jarrell
Students at Phagans’ Beauty College in Corvallis are “Passionately Pink For the Cure” in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Phagans’ is excited to host their fifth annual Breast Cancer Awareness Marathon Service Day on Friday Oct. 30 in order to raise money for the cause.
“We [Phagans’] wanted to do this because breast cancer is something that affects everyone, whether it’s you, a relative or a friend. I have an aunt who passed away from cancer last May, so this is especially important to me,” said student and project organizer Maria Stewart.
Five years ago, Phagans’ decided to get involved. Because the school has such a large female student population, breast cancer seemed a likely choice, and now it has blossomed into one of the school’s favorite causes.
Students and staff feel passionate about the cause and the race to find the cure. Donning pink ribbons on their aprons all through the month of October, students work diligently and look forward to the Marathon Day and the chance to help the community.
“Working the Marathon Service Day is good because it shows us how to give something back. This is definitely something that I want to carry on after I finish school,” said 23-year-old student Adam Elizarraga.
The benefits of working the Marathon Day are twofold for the students, as the high volume of customer service helps to educate them on what to expect working as a licensed professional.
The school is aiming for each student to attain a $75.00 service goal for the day, half of which will be donated to charity. The donations will go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation.
Founded in 1982, the Komen foundation is now the “world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists.” Monies gained through fundraisers and donations are appropriated to fund breast cancer education, treatment and the research for a cure.
Students and community members have come together to try to make this the best Marathon Service Day to date. Thanks to donations and hard work, Phagans’ was able to put together two raffle packages.
The Romantic Getaway package includes a night at Spirit Mountain Casino, buffet dinner for two, a bottle of champagne, two vintage-style wine glasses and a box of Lindor chocolates. The Wine Tasting Package entitles the winner to an exclusive 10-person wine tasting at WineStyles in Corvallis, two bottles of wine and two wine glasses.
Tickets are on sale now for only $3.00 each and can be purchased until Oct. 30. All of the raffle proceeds will be donated to the Komen foundation. Winners must be over 21 years of age and do not have to be present to win.
Country radio station KRKT will be joining forces with Phagans’ from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., broadcasting live from the school. KRKT will have giveaways and offer door prizes to customers.
Phagans’ offers nail care, skin care, and waxing in addition to hair design and barbering. During the Marathon Service Day, 60 students will be on staff from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. to service customers. Phagans’ will be welcoming walk-ins all day and is now also accepting appointments for the benefit.
“We are looking forward to everyone coming out; I think this is going to be a really fun day for customers and students,” Stewart said.
Phagans’ Cosmetology College is located at 1565 SW 53rd St., next to Bi-Mart in the plaza.
For information call 541-753-6466 or contact Phagans’ at corvallis@phagans-schools.com.
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