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InterContinental San Juan Partners with Puerto Rico Affiliate Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
| ISLA VERDE, September 10, 2009--The InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino has partnered with the Puerto Rico Affiliate of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure by becoming the hotel sponsor of the 5K race, scheduled for October 11 at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum. In an effort to raise awareness about breast cancer in October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the InterContinental San Juan will light its exterior pink by participating in the local Lights For the Cure campaign to encourage women to schedule a mammogram. The lights go pink at the InterContinental San Juan on October 1 at sunset (6:43 p.m.) and will remain lit throughout the month as a reminder to stay vigilant in the fight for a cure. At the hotel lighting ceremony, guests and supporters will be able to purchase Susan G. Komen fundraising merchandise to assist in raising awareness. Other pink initiatives at the resort include promoting a signature drink called Pink Ribbon, comprised of Frozen Strawberry Mix, Sour Mix and Rose Syrup with a hot pink sugar rim and rose petals for garnish. The lobby will also display pink flower arrangements throughout the month. "We want to help educate our guests and employees about the importance of making a difference in the fight against breast cancer," said Sharon Kilmartin, general manager at the InterContinental San Juan. "Our partnership with Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure allows us to educate thousands of travelers and their families. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. About the Komen Foundation The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died from breast cancer at the age of 36. Today, the Foundation is an international organization with a network of more than 75,000 volunteers working through local Affiliates and events like the Komen Race for the Cure® to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. A global leader in the fight against breast cancer, the foundation fulfills its mission through support of innovative breast cancer research grants, meritorious awards and educational, scientific and community outreach programs around the world. Together with its affiliate network, corporate partners and generous donors, the Komen Foundation has raised $750 million for the fight against breast cancer. About the InterContinental San Juan: Intercontinental San Juan Resort & Casino features 402 newly renovated luxurious guestrooms with breathtaking ocean or city views. The resort offers fine dining restaurants with international cuisine. Recreational activities and amenities include a lagoon-shaped swimming pool with cascade, a full-service Spa and Fitness Center, 8,500 square foot casino, and daily activities and evening entertainment. The resort features 18,000 square feet of meeting space for up to 600. Intercontinental San Juan is located on Puerto Rico’s north coast in Isla Verde on 2 miles of pristine white sand beach, just minutes from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and is an AAA Four-Diamond resort. . For further information and reservations, visit www.icsanjuanresort.com. For media information, contact Evelyn Guadalupe-Fajardo at [email protected] or (787) 982-4204. About InterContinental Hotels & Resorts: With a worldwide portfolio of more than 150 hotels in 65 countries, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has been welcoming frequent international travelers for more than half a century. A pioneer in the development of the hotel industry, InterContinental properties successfully blend consistent global standards with the distinctive cultures of their locations to deliver a truly authentic and local experience. For additional information and reservations, visit www.ichotelsgroup.com. |
InterContinental San Juan
5961 Isla Verde Ave Carolina, PR 00979 Puerto Rico Evelyn Guadalupe Public Relations Tel: +1
787-982-4204
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