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SPAcare Announces the 2007 Spa Philanthropist of the Year and Healing Hearts Award During their 4th Annual "Cruise for a Cure"

Healing Hearts Award

Monique Iacobacci of SPACare and Linda Plikington of Melanoma Research Foundation

New York, NY, September 25, 2007: The Day Spa Association & The International Medical Spa Association is pleased to announce that Marti Morenings, CEO of Universal Companies has been named the Spa Philanthropist of the Year and Monique Iacobacci has been granted the Healing Hearts Award during its charity event on September 9th aboard the Temptress Yacht in New York City.

The leaders of the day spa and medical spa industries gathered for this year's award celebration and fund raising effort on behalf of SPAcare, which is a newly formed organization to promote organized charitable giving in the spa industry. Hannelore Leavy, Executive Director for the DMA/IMSA says that SPACare invites the entire spa industry to extend their commitment to their respective communities and humanity through social-action programs geared towards helping those in need. Everyone applauded when Iacobacci announced SPAcare's "Start Spreadin' the News" for MELANOMA AWARENESS Month - May 2008 by raising a $50,000 research grant for the Melanoma Research Foundation.

The celebrity campaign kickoff included a keynote speech by Ramy, the much awaited mystery guest. Ramy, a cancer survivor himself, has made an impact in the beauty industry in helping others to feel good and look their best while undergoing cancer treatments. He is frequently seen on TV and Radio and appears at many beauty functions and fund raisers. Ramy Beauty Therapy Cosmetics are located in Manhattan.

Leavy also invited the attendees in congratulating Marti Morenings for winning this year's Spa Philanthropist of the Yearfor successfully raising funds through Universal's charity efforts with the Pink Glove program benefitting Breast Cancer awareness. Leavy also surprised the event's organizer, Monique Iacobacci, with this year's Healing Hearts Award for all the work she has been doing to put together SPAcare and this event, not to mention the other charitable efforts she contributes her time and service to for the betterment of the community, such as working at women's shelters.

During the cruise, guests enjoyed beautiful views of New York City's famous skyline while feasting on Italian cuisine, enjoying the open bar, and networking with members of the spa industry, including the industry leaders of the Day Spa Association & International Medical Spa Association Advisory Boards. Everyone enjoyed themselves and chartered the course for future events to help those in need. For those interested in contributing to or participating in SPAcare, please contact Monique Iacobacci at (973) 800-9247.

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