October 9, 2008

AVAC fundraisers for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Almaden Valley Athletic Club will host three fundraisers in October to raise funds for breast cancer research.

“October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the perfect time to help raise awareness about breast cancer and funds for research,” said Joe Shank, co-founder and owner of AVAC. “Breast cancer is a disease that affects many within the Bay Area. As a leading health and wellness facility, AVAC believes we must help educate the community and support local nonprofit breast cancer organizations such as the Bay Area Breast Cancer Network. We’re proud to open our doors to the community and invite everyone to participate in such a worthy cause.”

AVAC will officially kick off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its annual Holiday Boutique followed by specialty fitness classes Kick-It Cardio to Kick Cancer and Pilates for Pink. The events offer the following:

AVAC’s Holiday Boutique will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays Oct. 6 through Nov. 11. The public will have the opportunity to purchase specialty items such as jewelry, clothing, children and baby accessories and toys, spa products, party baskets, fall accessories and more. Twenty percent of vendor proceeds will go to the Bay Area Breast Cancer Network.

Kick-It Cardio to Kick Cancer: To be held on Friday, Oct. 10 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The class consists of 30 minutes of spinning, 30 minutes of kick-boxing and 30 minutes of ZUMBA – the Latin inspired dance workout that combines fast and slow rhythms with resistance training to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. A minimum donation of $25 will guarantee one of 45 spaces with all donations going to the Bay Area Breast Cancer Network.

Shape Magazine’s Pilates for Pink: As a “Pink Partner” AVAC will offer a special Pilates class on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. with all donations going to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. A donation of $10 or more is required.

“At AVAC we understand the importance of exercise and its impact on potentially avoiding or delaying illnesses,” said Sue Davis, general manager of AVAC. “As a result, we offer a variety of creative fitness classes to ensure our members enjoy their workouts and embrace an active lifestyle. If we can do that while supporting a very worthwhile cause, even better!”

AVAC’s month-long support of breast cancer-related activities are open to the public. To participate, contact the Club at (408) 445-4900 or visit www.avac.us/AVACGoesPink. AVAC is located at 5400 Camden Ave. in San Jose.

About AVAC
The Almaden Valley Athletic Club (AVAC) is an award-winning family facility that offers total health, fitness and wellness programs for all ages. AVAC’s resort-style facility features luxurious amenities, Pilates, swimming, tennis and social activities as well as a 1,500 square-foot childcare facility with play-to-learn activities. The 6,000 square-foot Fitness Center offers the latest workout equipment with Cardio Theatre as well as MicroFit assessment. Certified personal trainers offer one-on-one training and certified fitness instructors teach a variety of group classes. AVAC houses its own 1200 square-foot STOTT PILATES™ studio and operates four certification sites, dba Northern California STOTT PILATES Certification Centers. AVAC offers a retractable roof teaching pool for year-round swimming lessons and a 25-yard outdoor swimming pool. Winner of the coveted USTA Club of the Year award, AVAC hosts numerous tennis programs on its 11 lighted tennis courts. AVAC is home to the largest Bay Area Senior Wellness program fostering senior fitness with workshops, seminars, group exercise classes and social events. For more information, please visit http://www.avac.us.