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Sparks to host Health & Wellness Night

August 29, 2009 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Los Angeles Sparks News Release


LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Sparks will host Health & Wellness Night, co-presented by Farmers Insurance and Anthem Blue Cross on Sunday, August 30th as they take on the Connecticut Sun at 6:30pm at STAPLES Center.

Health & Wellness Night will provide an opportunity for fans to receive tips on leading and enjoying a healthy life. The activities are highlighted by a Health & Fitness fair presented by Kellen Resources on the STAPLES Center concourse.

The Health & Fitness fair will feature exhibits by Global Cardio, The Pain Eraser, Health Advocate, St. Vincent IPA, Woodside Dental, Heart Check America, Bodi Tox, Sensual Shea, Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Ovarian Cancer Coalition, California Solar Innovations, Juice Plus, Sahara Clinic and Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary. All fans are encouraged to participate in the Sparks Health & Wellness Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win Candace Parker autographed memorabilia. Fans just need to visit each exhibitor on the concourse, fill out the Sparks Health & Wellness Scavenger Hunt form and turn it in to a Sparks representative to be placed in the drawing.

In a partnership with the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, the Sparks will also celebrate what it means to be a Girl Scout throughout the game. Over 500 Girl Scouts will be in attendance participating in exclusive activities just for them. The activities include a Flag Ceremony, pre-game ball exchange and a pre-game shoot-around. Girl Scouts will also have the opportunity to participate in on-court fan tunnels and each will receive a free commemorative patch.

For more information on the Sparks Health & Wellness Night co-presented by Farmers Insurance and Anthem Blue Cross or the Sparks partnership with the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles visit www.lasparks.com or call 1-877-44-SPARKS.

About Farmers Insurance Group Farmers Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zurich Financial Services, an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in North America and Europe as well as in Asia Pacific, Latin America and other markets. Farmers(r) is the nation's third-largest Personal Lines Property & Casualty insurance group. Property and casualty products are underwritten and issued by the Farmers Exchanges and their subsidiaries, which Farmers Group, Inc. manages but does not own. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Farmers insurers provide Homeowners, Auto, Business, Life insurance and financial services to more than 10 million households. For more information about Farmers, visit our Web site at www.farmers.com

About Anthem Blue Cross Our mission is to improve the health of the people we serve. At Anthem, we believe the best health care coverage can actually help people stay healthy. That's why we go beyond simply providing health care coverage. We help encourage members' wellness by offering large networks of some of the region's best physicians, specialists and hospitals, reminding members to have important preventive screenings, providing programs and information to help manage chronic health conditions and by offering related services including dental coverage, life insurance and pharmacy benefits management. We work with physicians, hospitals and other providers to help ensure that care is accessible, coordinated, timely and provided in a manner and setting that promotes positive patient-provider relationships.

About the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Girl Scouts is the nation's leading organization dedicated to helping all girls everywhere fulfill their potential and gain valuable skills to ensure their future success. In a friendly, accepting, and nurturing environment, and in partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop strong values, leadership skills, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Blending tradition with innovation, Girl Scouts provides a safe, nurturing environment that allows girls to grow through activities and opportunities that are both educational and fun.

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