The Hair & Makeup Artist Network and United Breast Cancer Foundation Teaming Up
The Hair & Makeup Artist Network (HMAN) is teaming up with The United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) this October to lift the spirits of women affected by breast cancer. UBCF is committed to making a possitive difference in the lives of those afflicted with this deadly disease. UBCF financially supports a variety of programs dedicated to breast cancer screening and prevention, treatment, patient health, and well-being.
The Hair & Makeup Artist Network is the first networking organization for Hair & Makeup Artists by Hair & Makeup Artists. Their goal is to support the freelance artists by providing them with business education, resources and networking opportunities. As much as 85% of their organization is comprised of women. Because breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, HMAN is taking an active approch in raising awareness for those affected by breast cancer.
HMAN has joined foreces with the UBCF to provide those women afflicted with breast cancer a day of pampering. Each participant will receive a massage and a makeover. The event will take place on October 25, 2009 at the Mothership Salon in Los Angeles. Local and national media are invited to attend. The day of pampering will be followed by a “Pink Carpet” Cockatil Reception with proceeds from the reception benefiting the UBCF.
Where: Mothership Salon: 6111 W 5th Street; Los Angeles, CA 90048
When: October 25, 2009
Time: Press Check-in 5:45pm; Pink Carpet 6-7pm; Cocktail Party, Raffle/Silent Auction Benefiting the UBCF 6:30-9:30pm
Confirmed Talent:
Richard Burgi (Desperate Housewives), Doug Savant (Desperate Housewives), Sparague Gayden (24), Dee Wallace (Halloween, ET), Sharon Lawrence (Desperate Housewives, NYPD Blue, Dr. Frank Ryan (Celebrity B.H Plastic Sergeon, Julia Anderson (Correspondent on Tyra Banks Show), Bon Bon (pop artist), Sammy Maloof (Hollywood Stunt Driver), Carlos Alazraqui (comedian, Reno 911), Lauren Leech (Sydney White) Libby Mintz (Sydney White), Kavita Patil (Lost, Four Weddings, & A Shaadi), Ankita Jhaveri (Bollywood Actress). Shalalini Grover (Aesthetic Laser Surgeon on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”), Sammie Mirza (Fashion Designer on “ADHDtv: With Lew Marklin”), Steven Crowley, (Never Back Down), Garetta Garetta (Film Director & Cult Actress), and more.
Tickets are $50.00 (50% ticket and 100% silent auction proceeds will go to the United Breast Cancer Foundation)
** All celebrities attending will receive a gift bag from our sponsors.
Contact for Press & VIP RSVP to publicity@M4PIPs.com
Melanie Marquez P 626 833 6790 F 888 298 0147
Michelle Lee The Hair & Makeup Artist Network Phone: 323 913 9375 info@hmartistsnetwork.com
Contact:Stephanie Mastroianni United Breast Cancer Foundation 877-UBC-4Cure x1 info@ubcf.info?subject=SHOOT Publicity Wire Reader Inquiry">info@ubcf.info
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