PASADENA GOES PINK WITH CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN AND PASADENA’S FIRE FIGHTERS

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) has partnered with the City of Pasadena Fire Department for Pasadena Goes Pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From October 8th – 13th, CPK employees and Pasadena fire fighters will sport pink t-shirts to show their support for the cause. All day on Thursday, October 11th, for every guest who arrives at CPK with the flyer distributed by the fire department’s team (also available for download at http://www.facebook.com/pasadena.pink in the photo section), CPK will donate 20% of their check directly to Pasadena’s Huntington Hill Breast Cancer Center. The Pasadena fire fighters will also be on hand helping out the CPK staff - in uniform! - to serve and greet guests to raise funds the organization from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The Fire Department will set up shop in front of CPK to sell their pink shirts alongside their fire trucks. Those funds will also be donated to the Huntington Hill Breast Cancer Center.

11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

California Pizza Kitchen

99 N. Los Robles Ave.

Pasadena, CA 91101

626.585.9020

ABOUT CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

Born in Beverly Hills in 1985, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a leader in authentic California style cuisine and is widely known for its innovative menu items. California Pizza Kitchen provides a range of creative dishes, from signature California-style hearth-baked pizzas, creative salads, pastas, soups and sandwiches. A SoCal classic, CPK incites international cravings in over 10 different countries. For more information on California Pizza Kitchen visit www.cpk.com. Follow them on Twitter @calpizzakitchen and like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/californiapizzakitchen.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PASADENA FIRE DEPARTMENT

The primary goal of Pasadena Fire Department's "Pasadena Goes Pink" campaign is to raise awareness in the community about the facts of breast cancer and provide resources to those that need them. Our secondary goal is to provide a monetary donation to a group or organization that is also in the fight against breast cancer. The mission of the Pasadena Fire Department is to provide protection of life, property, and the environment from the effects of fires, medical emergencies, and hazards; we engage the community in our mission through progressive community outreach. For more information on The City of Pasadena Fire Department visit www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/fire/.

ABOUT HUNTINGTON HILL BREAST CANCER CENTER

Huntington-Hill Breast Center is located in the Huntington Pavilion, adjacent to Huntington Hospital.  The center features a team of female radiologists and state-of-the art imaging technology in a beautiful, spa-like setting.  Designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology, the radiologists at Huntington-Hill Breast Center have demonstrated excellence in breast imaging including mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy. A serene color palette, soothing water elements and beautiful décor create a warm, healing environment. Private changing rooms and spa-robes ensure women are as comfortable as possible in this spacious setting.  Services include:  screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, breast biopsy and osteoporosis screening. When indicated, breast MRI, CT and PET scanning are conveniently available next door at Huntington-Hill Imaging Center.  Registered nurse navigators, an oncology dietitian and symptom management specialists are also available to assist patients through every aspect of their treatment.