Candle Company Supports Breast Cancer Research
For Immediate Release Contact: Shannon Young; Office:
801-377-2494, Cell: 801-362-5362 shannon.young@foreverybody.com
October 5, 2005
Lindon, Utah- For the fourth consecutive year, a Utah-based
candle company has focused its efforts on raising awareness of
breast cancer to help women learn more about the disease and how
they can prevent it.
This year For Every Body donated 1,500 breast cancer candles to
hospitals in Utah at the beginning of October for Breast Cancer
Awareness Month. Each woman who receives a mammogram throughout
the month will receive a free candle. Each of the pink, nine
ounce candles is accompanied by a postcard with facts about
breast cancer.
The plumeria scented candle is called "Hope for a Cure." It was
created in 1999 to support the crusade against breast cancer. It
is sold in several different retail locations throughout the
United States. A portion of all proceeds go toward breast cancer
research.
According to Becky Lunceford, owner and founder of For Every
Body, breast cancer awareness is something all women should be
more informed about.
"I have been touched by the stories I've heard from some of our
employees who had someone in their families who have suffered
from breast cancer," Lunceford said. "I feel very strongly about
creating better awareness in our community and nationwide on how
to detect breast cancer early."
According to the National Alliance of Breast Cancer
Organization, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer
among women in the United States and every woman is at risk. If
the cancer is detected early, it can be treated. Mammography
screening cannot prevent or cure breast cancer, but it may
discover breast cancer before the symptoms occur.
"Hope for a Cure" candles can also be purchased at any of For
Every Body's Utah locations or at www.foreverybody.com.
For Every Body is a bath and body and candle manufacturer
established in 1995 by Becky Lunceford. It began in her kitchen
and has grown into one of the largest privately held candle
manufacturers in the country. They are in twelve nationwide show
rooms and have more than 120 national sales representatives. For
Every Body also employs about 200 people and still runs three
retail stores in Lindon, Orem and Draper, Utah.
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