Vons promotes community awareness
The Woman’s Cancer Task Force Y-Me program, 4660 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 500, received more than $300,000 after Vons recently raised $1.8 million to support breast cancer research and education charities in California and Southern Nevada.
The funds were raised as part of the grocery store chain’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, and the company set a new record this past year. Funds go to support local breast cancer research projects, treatment and support organizations.
Safeway Inc., Vons’ parent company, sponsors the program, which has raised a grand total of $8.3 million. The fund-raiser remains one of the largest corporate programs benefiting breast cancer awareness.
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Vons stores reached out to their customers by asking them to purchase pink ribbons, and also helped raise awareness about breast cancer with special public service messages.

Addie’s Studio One expands into UC area
Addie’s Studio One on One, 4440 Ingraham St. in Pacific Beach, recently expanded by opening a second location in University City.
The new studio is located at 8935 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 105, and owners Addie and Tyler Merrill are offering a 10 percent discount on personal training through the end of January.
Founded in 2001, Addie’s Studio One on One focuses on personal exercise goals that can be tailored to specific needs or physical challenges.
Areas of specialization include functional training, rehabilitation, body sculpting, all sport and strength training.
In February, Addie’s is hosting the “Remodel Your Body” fund-raising challenge to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
The challenge lasts 10 weeks and participants compete to see who can lose the most relative body weight.
The initial body fat measurements will be taken by appointment from Feb. 5 through 9.
For information, call (858) 677-9480.