Spin for Life Kickoff Event |
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| March 15, 2004 |
Media representatives may contact Corporate Communications online or by phone at
972-560-3236. |
Cycling Enthusiasts Invited to Spin Their Wheels at "Spin for Life" Kickoff
Month-long Program to Support Cancer Fighting Technology in North Texas |
| WHO: |
Cycling enthusiasts and novices; cycling experts from Cooper Fitness Center and Richardson Bike Mart; representatives from the American Cancer Society; Linda Armstrong Kelly, mother of five-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong; Clayton Arhelger, general manager, Cooper Fitness Center; and special guests. |
| WHAT: |
The kickoff for "Spin for Life." After brief comments from Linda Armstrong Kelly, spokesperson for "Spin for Life," attendees will be instructed in proper biking safety, learn proper spinning techniques and be invited to join a Cooper Fitness Center indoor cycling class.
This kickoff event is encouraging individuals to register for the "Spin for Life" program. During the month of April, participants will spin or cycle at a gym, fitness center, home or other location – clocking either hours or miles completed. Upon completion of their goal, participants donate any amount they choose to the Richardson Regional Cancer Center. Proceeds of this event will go to the Richardson Regional Medial Center Lance Armstrong Shaped Beam surgery program, which provides education and programs for cancer patients and their families. |
| WHERE: |
Cooper Fitness Center
12100 Preston Road (Corner of Preston Road and Willow Lane) Dallas, Texas 75230 |
| WHEN: |
Tuesday, March 23, 2004
Noon |
| OTHER: |
Brochures and registration forms about "Spin for Life" are available at all area Tom Thumb stores and YMCA facilities. There is no minimum donation amount, as every penny helps to support the fight against cancer. |
Cooper Fitness Center is a 40,000-square-foot health facility located in Dallas and is one of eight divisions of The Cooper Aerobics Center. Founded in 1970 by preventive medicine pioneer Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., The Cooper Aerobics Center provides health and wellness information to individuals, corporations and organizations throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.cooperaerobics.com.
Richardson Regional Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital offering a broad scope of medical, surgical and behavioral health services to meet the North Dallas community's health needs. The campus includes a 201-bed acute care medical center, cancer center, senior health center and three medical office buildings. It was the first medical center in the Southwest and seventh in the United States to offer the Novalis® advanced treatment method. Thanks to its technologically advanced/specialized equipment, the Lance Armstrong Shaped Beam Surgery program allows physicians to treat cancerous lesions that were previously considered untreatable – with fewer side effects. For more information, visit www.RichardsonRegional.com. |
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