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The 2nd Annual “Knit One, Cure Too” Event Gathers Dozens of

Knitters Together to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research

Knit-a-thon Takes Place at Westfield MainPlace Mall

NEWPORT BEACH, CA (November 3, 2009)— Spa Gregorie’s and Westfield MainPlace Mall announce the 2nd annual “Knit One Cure Too“ knit-a-thon on Friday, December 11 from 4-7pm. Dozens of knitters dressed in pink Santa hats will assemble in the MainPlace center court to knit stylish scarves for the holiday season. The items will later be sold at award-winning locations of Spa Gregorie’s in Newport Beach & Rancho Santa Margarita. 100% of proceeds will directly benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The 2008 knit-a-thon was a tremendous success, bringing together over 80 knitting enthusiasts who produced over 250 scarves priced from $15-$30 each. This year, event organizers expect an even larger turnout.

“There’s a huge underground knitting community that is unbelievably supportive of the cause,” says Angela Cortright, Spa Gregorie’s owner and founder. “All of the beautiful scarves, hats and other items SOLD OUT last year. I just knew we had to do it again. Not only were folks getting an affordable and darling scarf for the holidays, they were helping raise money for an amazing cause.”

Among the crowd of knitters are survivors with heartwarming stories. These incredible women will also create pieces of their own to be sold at Spa Gregorie’s. The knit-a-thon is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to come down and support the cause. “Many of us have lost loved ones to this horrible disease. Even the smallest gesture is an extra step towards a cure,” says Cortright. “These one-of-a-kind items are truly gifts that keep on giving."

With locations in Rancho Santa Margarita, Del Mar and Newport Beach, Spa Gregorie’s has been thinking Pink for well over 10 years. With various programs supporting breast cancer research, Spa Gregorie’s annually raises $50,000 worth of donations for the cause. Their Greet The Day program strives to improve quality of life through bodywork for people in cancer treatment and recovery and also provides accredited oncology massage training for cancer patients. In addition to Greet The Day, Spa Gregorie’s also boasts an annual cancer fundraising campaign and a staff payroll donation program for the cause. For more information about Spa Gregorie’s and the Knit-a-Thon please visit or call Kathy Leek at 949-422-0414 for event details.

About Spa Gregorie’s: Spa Gregorie’s transcends the traditional luxury spa experience with a unique blend of professional services designed to enhance the lives of each client. Celebrating over a decade of success with locations in Newport Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita and Del Mar. Spa Gregorie's was named “Best Day Spa” by DaySpa Magazine, and was bestowed with the Women's Cancer Research Foundation's 2008 Humanitarian Award.  Reservations are recommended for spa services and can be made by calling Spa Gregorie's Del Mar at 858.481.6672, Newport Beach at 949.644.6672 or Rancho Santa Margarita at 949.858.9455 To visit the Spa online, go to .  All three Spa Gregorie's locations are open seven days a week; Monday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., and Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

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