Valentine’s Day is the one day every year that we go out of our way to touch the hearts of the people we love most. On Sunday, February 12, a group of licensed massage therapists will offer a unique opportunity to give two gifts from the heart—the gift of massage for you OR your special Valentine, and the gift of life to a woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer who has no medical insurance and cannot pay her mounting medical bills.

Ginger Gagliardo had just graduated from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy and was preparing to take her licensing exam when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Two surgeries later, she is unable to work and has no medical insurance to cover the cost of the necessary treatments to combat her cancer. To help Ginger pay her medical bills, we have organized a massage-a-thon to raise funds.

Licensed massage therapists will provide:

One-hour massages for $50

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Sunday, Feb. 12

at the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy

25 Sylvan Road South in Westport

Suite K

All the proceeds from the “2 Gifts From the Heart” massage-a-thon will go directly to "Virginia Gagliardo" to apply to her expenses.

Reservations for a massage appointment can be made by calling Pam Mason at (203) 221-7325. While reservations are preferred, walk-ins on the day of the event will be accepted, providing space is available. If you cannot attend the event, but would like to make a donation, contact Pam Mason at the number provided above, or e-mail her at pam@ccmt.com.