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Massage Envy to raise money for arthritis foundation
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In support of the Arthritis Foundation, 19 Puget Sound area Massage Envy locations — including the Redmond Massage Envy center located at 17214 Redmond Way — will host “Healing Hands for Arthritis” on Oct. 12 (World Arthritis Day) to help raise awareness of those affected by arthritis. As part of the one-day nationwide fundraising event, Massage Envy will donate $10 from each one-hour thera-
peutic massage session or facial session to the Arthritis Foundation. Monetary donations will also be accepted Oct. 12. Additionally, Murad, Massage Envy’s skin care partner, will donate 10 percent of all product sales at Massage Envy locations during the event to the Arthritis Foundation. The event is open to the public and requires an appointment. Reservations are currently being accepted.
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