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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 9, 2007
MOTHER'S DAY SPAS: AN INNOVATIVE WAY TO DELIVER NUTRITION MESSAGE
| WHAT: |
Eight Mother's Day Spas are being held at various locations through out San Mateo County. While volunteers indulge local moms with fruit and veggie facials and hand scrubs, these women will learn the importance of healthy eating. Children from local elementary schools presented their moms with gift certificates inviting them to the Mother's Day Spas and letters nominating them as "Mother of the Year." |
| WHO: |
Mothers, children, volunteers and Health Department staff |
| WHEN/WHERE: |
May 12, 2007 - Redwood City
Mother's Day Spas: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Redwood City Main Public Library, 1044 Middlefield Road
(650) 780-7018
May 19, 2007 - East Palo Alto
Mother's Day Spas: 10a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
East Palo Alto Library, 2415 University Avenue
(650) 321-7712
May 26, 2007 - San Mateo
Mother's Day Spas: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third Avenue
(650) 522-7802
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| VISUALS: |
Mother's with facials and cucumbers on eyes
Children reading nomination letters to their moms
Healthy cooking demonstrations |
| WHY: |
With the increase in obesity in our community, nutrition information alone is not enough. Individuals need to be strongly motivated to make changes. Mothers are highly motivated by their dedication and love for their children. |
| CONTACT: |
Lydia Guzman, San Mateo County Health Department
office (650) 573-2025, cell (650) 270-7995 or (650) 454-0044 |
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