Mangano Announces Party In Pink ™ Zumbathon Charity Event Benefitting Susan G. Komen For The Cure

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced Laura Vegas be hosting Party in Pink™ Zumbathon charity event benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure on Saturday, September 29th at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The fee to participate in the Party in Pink™ Zumbathon charity event is $10 if paid in advance and $15 on the day of the event. Breast cancer research, education, screening, and treatment programs will receive 75% of the ticket fee. Interested participants can contact Laura Vegas at: aerodancer@optonline.net for more information.

About Party in Pink™

Inspired by the stories of breast cancer survivors who relied on their Zumba classes for physical and emotional support during their fight against the disease, Zumba Fitness launched Party in Pink™ in 2010. The Zumba fitness craze offered the perfect opportunity for the Zumba Instructor Network to raise funds and awareness for Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. In just four months, instructors held more than 700 events and raised an astounding $500,000 for breast cancer research and community outreach programs. In 2012, Zumba Fitness will continue to expand the Party in Pink program to more than 30 countries worldwide. From August 1st – October 31st, Zumba Fitness will enlist its instructors to host Zumbathon Party in Pink charity events. At least 75 percent of the sales from each ticket will be donated to Komen. Zumba Fitness has also expanded their Party in Pink Zumbawear merchandise collection. 30% of all Party in Pink Zumbawear sales benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure.Merchandise is only available for sale online atwww.partyinpink.com.