ISPA FOUNDATION
AFTER A WILD YEAR , we are finally nearing the end of 2020 . This year has challenged us in ways we ’ ve never imagined , and we ’ re grateful for those who supported the ISPA Foundation through it all . We appreciate all gifts , no matter the size , because they all truly make a difference to funding ISPA ’ s extensive research initiatives .
To close out the year , we have a ton of ways for you to get involved .
November is ISPA Foundation Month , and to celebrate , we are hosting our first online Holiday Mini-Auction through the Handbid Mobile App . There are going to be some great prizes , like the newly released iPad Air , a multitude of skincare products , bags and other fashion accessories , multiple fitness items and gift baskets filled with local food and beverage items . There will also be trips to cities including Airway Heights , WA ; Laguna Beach , CA ; West Hollywood , CA ; Cincinnati , OH ; and Hawley , PA .
Now that ’ s a lot of options ! If you haven ’ t started your holiday shopping , this is the perfect place to begin . Remember that not only will you be finding an excellent gift for a friend or family member , but you will be supporting the ISPA Foundation ’ s mission of providing definitive research and data on the spa industry . That ’ s a win-win .
Speaking of gift ideas , how about a Reveal Box ? These are an inexpensive way to experience the latest and greatest from some of ISPA ’ s outstanding Resource Partners . They will go on sale in early November , but they may not last long because there are a limited number available for purchase .
While we ’ re on the topic of holiday shopping , are you familiar with Amazon Smile ? It ’ s one of the easiest ways to support the ISPA Foundation . If you shop on Amazon , go to the Amazon Smile page and select ISPA Foundation as your nonprofit to support . Amazon will donate 0.5 % of the price of eligible purchases to the ISPA Foundation !
And lastly , National Day of Giving is also quickly approaching on Dec . 1 , and how wonderful would it be if every member made some sort of donation ? It could be $ 10 or it could be $ 1,000 . Every little bit helps .
We appreciate the way you all have continued to support the Foundation , and we can ’ t wait for what ’ s around the corner in 2021 .
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ISPA FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS CHAIRMAN Frank Pitsikalis ResortSuite
DIRECTORS Patrick Huey ISPA Chairman Michelle Adams Somerville ISPA Vice Chairman Lynne McNees ISPA President
ADVISOR TO THE BOARD Garrett Mersberger
ISPA MEDICAL ADVISOR Brent Bauer , M . D . Mayo Clinic
HONORARY FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER Deborah Szekely Rancho La Puerta
FUNDRAISING ADVISORS Lynelle Lynch Yvonne Smith
Donations of all sizes make a difference . Visit experienceispa . com / about / ispa-foundation to show your support .
— FRANK PITSIKALIS , ISPA FOUNDATION PRESIDENT
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