Curves fights breast cancer

A virtual Olivia Newton-John will make a special appearance at Curves of Oak Harbor on Friday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. The famed singer will be appearing on a DVD along with Curves founder Diane Heavin and world-renowned breast cancer surgeon Dr. Ernie Bodai in an informal and educational video filmed exclusively for Curves.

The women’s fitness chain is no stranger to the fight against breast cancer, having raised millions for the cause, but this year they’re taking it a step further by helping women exercise good breast health through a partnership with Newton-John and the Liv Aid.

The Liv Aid is an ingenious breast self-exam tool that greatly enhances a woman’s ability in detecting an abnormality, which in many cases will lead to early detection and a better chance for a cure, according to Ernie Bodai, M.D. Curves of Oak Harbor has been giving free Liv Aids to members and non-members all month.

“Being a breast cancer ’thriver,’ I know that early detection is key to good breast health,” says Newton-John, whose cancer was diagnosed in 1992 and who is now cancer-free.

For more information about the Girl’s Night In event, or how women can get a free Liv Aid, call Oak Harbor Curves at 360-679-9977.

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