Gene Juarez to give away prizes on Q13 FOX on Monday, Oct. 3

To celebrate 40 years of bringing beauty, fashion and trend to the Pacific Northwest, Gene Juarez Salons and Spas is giving away ten $250 gift cards during the Monday morning newscast on Q13 FOX. The gift cards are redeemable at any of Gene Juarez’s ten salon and spa locations throughout the Puget Sound area and can be used toward any product or service offered by Gene Juarez including hair services, facials, manicures, pedicures and massages that leave you looking and feeling amazing! 

The giveaway will be advertised Friday Sept. 30 through Sunday Oct. 2. For a chance to win, viewers are encouraged to watch the Q13 FOX morning news from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 3 and follow the instructions from morning anchors Bill Wixey and Lily Jang.

Also this October, in order to recognize breast cancer awareness month, Gene Juarez is offering women a unique way to get an annual mammogram in a convenient and comfortable environment. In-salon mammograms will be available at various Gene Juarez locations on select days throughout the month of October and will include a relaxing mini hand treatment or foot soak, a soothing cup of tea, and a special gift. To schedule an in-salon mammogram appointment, please call 1-888-233-6121.

Below there are some pictures of several Gene Juarez Salons and Spas locations throughout the Puget Sound.

Guests at the University Village Salon

Artists at work in one of Gene Juarez's 10 Puget Sound locations

A guest getting her hair styled with one product from the new identity1 collection



Lily throws a strike!

Last night, 9-year-old Lily James threw out the first pitch at the Mariners game alongside Phil Pierson, the Medic One paramedic who saved her life three years ago.

In July 2009, Lily nearly drowned and her feet were almost severed when an inflatable on her family's boat flew off and she was caught in the tow rope. For Lily's complete story, please see the previous blog post.

Before the pitch, Paramedic Phil Pierson was presented with the Medic One Foundation's "Spirit of Team Play Award," for exemplifying integrity, teamwork and compassion while on the job.

Check out these photos of Lily and Phil taken last night at Safeco Field:

Mom, Dad and Lily meet the Mariner Moose!

The Pierson Family meets the Mariner Moose!

Phil receives the Medic One Foundation "Spirit of Team Play Award."

Lily waits to throw out the first pitch with her father, Greg James.

Phil hands Lily the baseball for the first pitch.

It's a strike!

Lily gets an autograph from Mariners Outfielder Michael Saunders.

Got the autograph!

Lily, Mom and the signed baseball.

9-year-old Lily James to throw out first pitch at M's game tonight with the paramedic who saved her life

Tonight, 9-year-old Lily James will throw out the first pitch at the Mariners game alongside Phil Pierson, the Medic One paramedic who saved her life.

In July 2009, Lily nearly drowned and her feet were almost severed when an inflatable on her family’s boat flew off and she was caught in the tow rope. A series of surgeries have once again given Lily full-use of her feet, but paramedics including Pierson treating her on the dock of the Mercer Island Beach Club the day of the accident kept her alive.

Paramedic Phil Pierson is also receiving the Medic One Foundation's "Spirit of Team Play Award" for exemplifying integrity, teamwork and compassion while on the job. Coworkers nominated Pierson this year and last for his many years of providing emergency medical skills and CPR training, both for the public and other paramedics.

Check out coverage of Lily's story in the Seattle Times and on KOMO 4 News:

Medical Teams International hosts The BIG Run; opens new REAL. LIFE. Exhibit

 
Last Saturday morning more than 200 people participated in Medical Teams International's The BIG Run. The 5k run raised more than $17,000 for the victims of the 2010 Haitian earthquake.

At the conclusion of the run, Medical Teams International opened the doors of its brand new REAL. LIFE. Exhibit for the first time. The exhibit provides visitors with a walk through, multi-sensory experience that enables people to understand what real life is like for those affected by disaster, conflict and poverty. The exhibit also highlights the hope that Medical Teams International provides to those in need by displaying "before" and "after" scenes of people and places that have been influenced by MTI volunteers. Please visit this web page for more information on the REAL. LIFE. Exhibit.

Here are some photos taken on Saturday of The BIG Run and the exhibit opening:

Local Mercer Island girl to throw ceremonial first pitch at Mariners game on Sept.14 alongside Medic One paramedic who saved her life

Lily James, a 9 year-old Mercer Island girl, was involved in a horrific boating accident back in 2009 that almost severed her legs and ender her life. Medic One paramedic Phil Pierson was one of the first people to arrive at the scene and his effort and world-class paramedic training helped save Lily's life. Lily will join Phil at the Mariners game on Wednesday to throw out the first pitch as he receives the 'Spirit of Team Play' award, an honor bestowed by the Medic One Foundation. The Mariners have created a special offer for the game and $5 from every ticket purchased here, will go towards the Medic One Foundation.

To learn more about Lily and Phil's incredible story, see this article written by Lynda Mapes over at The Seattle Times.

Medical Teams International set to open the brand new REAL. LIFE. Exhibit - Sponsored by The Hasselbeck Family directly after The BIG Run 5k

Medical Teams International is hosting The BIG Run 5k fun run/walk this Saturday Sept. 10, at 9 a.m., to raise money for victims of the 2010 Haitian Earthquake. Directly following the start of The BIG Run is the grand opening of the REAL. LIFE. Exhibit - Sponsored by The Hasselbeck Family, which provides people with a walk through, multi-sensory experience that enables people to understand what real life is like for those affected by disaster, conflict and poverty. Run starts at 9 a.m. doors to the exhibit open at 9:30 a.m.

The BIG Run was created to honor the memory of Matthew Bouthillier, an emergency-room nurse at Swedish Medical Center in Issaquah, who unexpectedly died in Port-au-Prince, Haiti while volunteering as part of a medical disaster relief team. Matt’s wife Melissa established The BIG Run to honor her husband and his work and to raise money to support the on-going effort of Medical Teams International in Haiti.

“We are thrilled to host The BIG Run in Matt’s honor, and to also share this brand new exhibit with the community on this exciting, event-filled day,” said Jim Mhoon, Medical Teams International Executive Director. “The REAL. LIFE. Exhibit – Sponsored by The Hasselbeck Family will spark a flame of compassion, empathy, and action in the hearts of people concerned with global health and well-being.”

The exhibit also highlights the hope that Medical Teams International provides to those in need by displaying “before” and “after” scenes of people and places that have been influenced by volunteers. Visitors can also tour the Medical Teams International Mobile Dental vans used by their volunteer dental professionals to provide free dental care to those most in need throughout the Pacific Northwest.

The days events will take place at the Medical Teams International Mike and Kathy Holmgren Center in Redmond, Wash. The registration fee for The BIG Run is $35. Register before Sept. 10 and save $5. To find out more information about the run, visit this site, or contact Montero Productions at 425.454.7055. For more information about the REAL. LIFE. Exhibit head here.

Check out this story in the Redmond Reporter as well as this video about the REAL. LIFE. Exhibit made by Medical Teams International.