Clarisonic Pounds the Pavement 'Pink' Offering Generous Donation at 2009 Entertainment...

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Sat May 9, 2009 2:43pm EDT

Clarisonic Pounds the Pavement 'Pink' Offering Generous Donation at 2009
Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women

 

BELLEVUE, Wash., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarisonic gave a $200,000 boost to the
16th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women, where more than 50,000 participants
turned out today in Los Angeles. On behalf of Pacific Bioscience Laboratories,
makers of the Clarisonic - innovators in sonic skin care, Dr. Robb Akridge,
Co-Founder of Clarisonic, took center stage to present the check to support
promising breast cancer research.  Entertainment Industry Foundation
ambassadors Jordana Brewster ("Fast & Furious") and Marcia Cross (ABC's
"Desperate Housewives") accepted the check on behalf of the Entertainment
Industry Foundation (EIF).  

(Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090509/LA14314 )

"We are thrilled about the important, collaborative research supported by The
Entertainment Industry Foundation to fund promising breast cancer research. 
Clarisonic is proud to partner with this great organization by donating
$200,000 raised through our 'Pink Ribbon Campaign,'" said David Giuliani, CEO
of Pacific Bioscience Laboratories Inc. "Unfortunately, nearly everyone in the
country has been touched by breast cancer in some way -- if not personally,
through a friend or loved one.  In the shared spirit of the thousands of
runners, walkers and supporters who have come out today, it is our hope that
this donation will help in the fight against breast cancer, serve as a means
for our company to give back, and offer our customers an opportunity to
continue this journey with us because the advancements being made are so
promising."

First introduced in October 2007, Clarisonic's "Pink Ribbon" campaign has
raised over $400,000 to help fight breast cancer. With every purchase the
"Pink Ribbon" Clarisonic raises funds dedicated to the fight against breast
cancer.

"We are grateful to Clarisonic for its generous donation and its commitment to
the fight against breast cancer," said Lisa Paulsen, president and CEO of the
Entertainment Industry Foundation.  "Every contribution makes a difference.
It's wonderful that Clarisonic's Pink Ribbon campaign makes it easy for
consumers to support our cause."

The annual women's cancer fundraiser was hosted by Emmy-nominated star of
ABC's "Samantha Who," Christina Applegate, actress, singer and star of "Hannah
Montana" Miley Cyrus, her mother Tish Cyrus, special guests star of "Fast &
Furious" Jordana Brewster, star of ABC's "Desperate House Wives" Marcia Cross,
star of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" Carrie Ann Inaba and Revlon brand
ambassador Beau Garrett.  "Dancing with the Stars" star, Derek Hough lead the
race - which took place at Los Angeles Exposition Park -  in the event pace
car, while GRAMMY(R) Award-winning recording artist Michael Bolton headlined
the event's celebration concert in the Los Angeles Coliseum as the runners and
walkers participants crossed the finish line.

The essential first step in your daily skin care ritual, Clarisonic is
professional-caliber brush skin cleansing that uses a gentle sonic
micro-massage action to cleanse deeply. Clarisonic gently clears pores without
harsh abrasion or chemicals, cleansing so effectively that skin care products
absorb better.   It is waterproof for use in the shower or tub and at the
sink.

Retailed at $195, the big-hearted pink Clarisonic Sonic Skin Cleansing System
is available throughout the year and is supported by Clarisonic's top
retailers, including Sephora, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ulta, Beauty.com
and SkinStore.com, as well as leading dermatology practices and spas
nationwide.  A great gift, a great beauty booster, and a great bathroom
accessory, you can feel the difference with the Pink Clarisonic Skin Cleansing
System while making a difference for others.  

For more information on Clarisonic visit www.clarisonic.com.

About Pacific Bioscience Laboratories:
Pacific Bioscience Laboratories Inc. is a leading innovator in sonic skin care
and the creator of the Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System, the first
professional-caliber sonicskin care system for healthy, younger-looking skin
and the cleansing standard of renowned spas, leading dermatologists and beauty
retailers nationwide. The encore innovation from the primary inventor of
Sonicare(R)*, Clarisonic represents Pacific Bioscience Laboratories' ongoing
mission to develop and market technically advanced and clinically proven
products that make a clear difference in skin care. Clarisonic is distributed
through dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, spas and prestige retailers such as
Sephora, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ulta, Beauty.com and SkinStore.com. 
Clarisonic has been acknowledged as a beauty award winner by Women's Health
magazine and by retailers QVC and Sephora. For more information, visit
www.clarisonic.com.
 
About The Entertainment Industry Foundation:  
The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), as a leading charitable
organization of the entertainment industry, has distributed hundreds of
millions of dollars to support charitable initiatives addressing critical
health, education and social issues. Visit www.eifoundation.org. 

    Contacts:
    Lisa Ruiz-Rogers, MS&L
    (323) 866-6059
    lisa.rogers@mslworldwide.com

    Kate Wilkinson
    (323) 866-6025
    kate.wilkinson@mslworldwide.com



SOURCE  Clarisonic

Lisa Ruiz-Rogers, +1-323-866-6059, lisa.rogers@mslworldwide.com; or Kate
Wilkinson, +1-323-866-6025, kate.wilkinson@mslworldwide.com, both of MS&L for
Clarisonic
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