August 2010
Dr. Mark Kimpel, an Indiana University research doctor and ophthalmologist, says he really doesn’t care for the photo you see here, as it doesn’t accurately show what night vision loss is really like. He describes night vision loss this way: “When you’re driving at night, you’ll still see the yellow stripe on the road. What you won’t see is the kid on the bike.”
July 2010
Millions of tanners are using hand towels meant to wipe sweat off their body to “protect” their faces during their sunbed session. Those using the towels think they’re protected from UV rays and preventing dreaded wrinkles. WRONG!
On my most recent trip to Africa, I didn’t mind sharing a tent with slugs, scorpions and ticks. I didn’t mind that the only heat available during the cold nights was a small hot water bottle to hug. I had no issues with nature’s “outdoor bathroom” when on safari. But there were a few things in Kenya I DID mind. I minded that people were illegally killing
endangered rhinos to sell their horns. And I minded that kids don’t get much food or education. Those are the things I really minded – and want to help change. Come along on my journey (Island Sun Times has kindly removed the bugs and bathroom issues for you!)…Brenda Fishbaugh Read on….
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May 2010
The tanning industry continues to step up and rescue unfortunate animals from owners who did NOT deserve them.
In my April column, I featured the stories of three members of the tanning community who personally took in abused dogs. This month, I’d like to feature Heartland Tanning – a leading industry distributor and saviors of two abandoned Pit Bulls. I’d also like to give a huge shout-out to Keli Miller, owner of Solar Tans salon in Greenville, SC who masterminded a fundraising auction to benefit abused animals … and raised $30,000! Keli, you are an inspiration to us all! Read on….
April 2010
I find folks in the tanning biz to have super big hearts! Chatting with a few pals in the industry, I was thrilled to realize many had rescued dogs from horrible situations. Here’s a heartwarming story from industry veteran, Joe Schuster, of 1st Resource:
“Petey (a mix of Pit Bull, German Shorthair and others) was born in the mountains of North Carolina and lived near my in-laws, chained to a tree outside of a house trailer. It was a brutal life for him with abusive owners. One summer, my father-in-law found him roadside after a vehicle had hit him, and took him to the local vet. After weeks of recovery, Petey was returned to his owners. The next summer, my father-in-law again found him after he had been shot. The vet removed a 9mm pistol slug from his shoulder and he spent many weeks recuperating with his new family – as he would not be returned to his ‘former owners’. Petey now lives with my family and our four other dogs, loves to be petted and scratched, and spends most of his time warming his body in the sun. He can do that with us for as long as he wants!” Read on….
November 2009
I’m always thrilled to hear of folks in our industry who are giving back. Like Jenny Bortman of Universal Insurance in Phoenix, AZ. Jenny Bortman loves her little pet pug, Ginger – no different from the rest of the pet owner population, right? Wrong! Jenny had all her friends vote her pug the cutest pug in the Arizona Pug Contest. In doing so, she raised $2,000 to help a no-kill animal shelter!
But Jenny doesn’t stop there – she is also running her first half-marathon to raise funds for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, and has already raised over $3,000 in donations! Read more…
EYE PRO, Inc. — makers of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers and world leader in disposable eyewear, recently helped nearly 500 runners cool down with Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths for After Tanning during the fourth annual Alliance Rotary Castle 2-mile & 10K Fun Run in Alliance, Ohio over Labor Day weekend.
Over 455 runners participated in the 2-mile or 10K race, one of the premier races of the Subway Challenge Series. The race is held on the 20 1/2 acre grounds of Glamorgan Castle, a unique historic complex and now home to the Alliance City School District administrative offices. All money raised goes to Rotary charities to help local projects.
Tammy Mathia, owner of Sunbeam Tanning, was a registered runner of the Alliance Rotary Castle 10K race and a sponsor of the event. “I use Fresh-Ease after using a tanning bed to cool down and remove tanning odor,” explained Mathia. “As a runner, I also love using the Fresh-Ease product because it’s a very refreshing cloth to wipe my body off with when I’m finished with my runs,” she concluded.
Sunbeam Tanning Salon supported the race participants and all received free goodie bags which included EYE PRO’s Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths, as well as other donated products. The gift bags were a big success and Mathia knew Fresh-Ease would be a perfect for all the runners.
“We are happy to support all the participants in the race,” said EYE PRO president, Brenda Fishbaugh. “We hope that Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths for After tanning helped cool runners after a race as well as after they tan!”
For more information on Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths and WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear, visit EyePro.net or call EYE PRO at 1-800-726-8322.
EYE PRO, Inc. — makers of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers and world leader in disposable eyewear recently donated $1,200 to the new African Journey exhibit at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo - thanks to salons from all over the country.
The new African Journey exhibit at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo will immerse visitors in the sights, sounds, culture, and wildlife of the amazing African continent. Entering through a tunnel, visitors emerge into an African oasis. Key features include a lion exhibit, a Savannah Trail, new animal exhibits, and an entirely new system of interactive, educational, and cultural experiences.(www.KidsZoo.org).
“Our zoo is one of the Top 10 Children’s Zoos in the USA,” said EYE PRO president, Brenda Fishbaugh. “Thanks to the support of our products, we’ve been able to donate to organizations and help rescue endangered and exotic animals worldwide for over a decade.”
EYE PRO notified their “V-EYE-P” salon members by email, asking them to vote for their favorite animal. Any salon that voted received a FREE zippie with samples of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear and Fresh-Ease refreshing body cloths for after tanning. EYE PRO contributed $3 for every vote cast.
The African Journey includes animals never before exhibited in Fort Wayne, including hyenas, honey badgers, servals, and mongoose, plus opportunities to be nose-to-nose with a 500-pound lion (through 2-inch safety glass) and hand-feed a giraffe. “There is nothing like having a giraffe’s tongue take a carrot out of your hand!” exclaimed Fishbaugh. “I’ve done it — and what a great experience this is for kids and adults alike!”
For more information on EYE PRO’s decade of animal rescues around the globe, go to EyePro.net and click on the photo gallery.
For information on WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear and Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths for after tanning, visit EyePro.net or call EYE PRO at 1-800-726-8322.
EYE PRO, Inc., makers of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers and world leader in disposable eyewear recently donated EYE PRO products to Heavenly Hair Plus for their June 20, 2009 Tan For Troops Day.
Heavenly Hair Plus offered a “Free Tan Day” that was dedicated to raising money for our US troops. Brenda and Steven Couture, owners of Heavenly Hair Plus, have been supporting our troops by sending care packages to two different US camp locations in Iraq. Money raised at their salon fundraisers are used to buy such basic needs as shampoo, body wash, moisturizers, spf, lip balms, wipes, etc.
On the “Free Tan Day” tanners were able to donate $5, $10, $20, or $25 for tanning packages which included EYE PRO’s WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eye protection and Fresh-Ease After Tan Body Cloths, as well as lotions and apparel. The day was a success — with 60 tanners raising $465! Said owner Brenda Couture, “With the money raised, we were able to purchase a lot of the different items that both camps needed, and ship out well over 30 care packages!”
“We are excited to support this great cause for our US troops,” said EYE PRO president, Brenda Fishbaugh. “We are grateful for all our troops and the freedom they provide our country!”
For information on WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear and Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths for after tanning, visit EyePro.net or call EYE PRO at 1-800-726-8322.
July 2009
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