(October 2, 2001)

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ST. PAUL, MN (October 2, 2001) A t-shirt autographed by Gloria Steinem.  A chance to shadow a famous TV news reporter.  Tickets to the theater, to baseball games, memberships to health clubs.  All this and more is yours to bid on at Melpomene’s Annual Auction.  Check out our offerings online at www.melpomene.org or call 651-642-1951 and we’ll mail you a brochure.  Bidding starts October 15^th and ends November 2^nd.

There’s something for everyone, including delicious bakery goods and homemade treats, gift certificates galore, and terrific workout gear.  Vacations, museums, you name it—and everything you buy helps support Melpomene’s programs and research.

Melpomene provides information on physical activity and health for women of all ages and sizes, at all levels of ability.  We strive to be the foremost information and networking resource for women and girls who want to improve their lives and health through the enjoyment and challenge of physical activity.

What does that mean for you?  If you have a question about:

exercise and pregnancy, menopause or HRT, self-esteem and body image, how to start and maintain an exercise program, and more----call us.  Helping women and girls link physical activity and health is our specialty.  You make it possible by supporting our work.  We receive no money from government sources, and we like it that way.  Melpomene is a grassroots organization supporting and supported by women.  That’s why we look to people like you at Auction time.

Log on to www.melpomene.org and help all women and girls stay active, healthy and well.  You’ll find amazing treasures; you’ll find Melpomene is an amazing find.

Melpomene Institute helps girls and women of all ages link physical activity and health through research, publication, and education.

[Jenna Zark, Public Relations, (651) 642-1951, health@melpomene.org, www.melpomene.org]