WHITTIER, CA - Marinello Schools of Beauty, the West Coasts leading chain of beauty schools, will kick off the holiday season with a Toys for Tots drive at the San Diego campus on Thursday, December 17, 2009, from 11am to 2pm. Students and staff will be hosting this exciting event, which will offer a competition and raffles. San Diego radio station Z90.3 will be broadcasting live at the event from 11am to 1pm. On-air personality Tre will be at the Z90.3 booth, offering free giveaways to those who donate.

The goal of this event is to collect as many toys possible for distribution to needy children in the local community. Help a child experience the joys of this holiday season by donating a new, unwrapped toy. Here's how to help: Bring a toy on the day of the event and you will receive one raffle ticket for each toy donated.

Marinello Schools of Beauty is committed to making the world a more beautiful place from the inside out. Marinello cares about giving back and our students and faculty look forward to helping such a worthy cause. They are especially thrilled about the Toys for Tots drive and look forward to bringing smiles to the faces of needy children this holiday season.

Toys for Tots is a worthwhile charity with a strong heritage. Marinello students actively participate in giving back to local communities and discover a sense of achievement and accomplishment along the way, commented Dr. Nagui Elyas, President and COO of Marinello Schools of Beauty.

For more information on the Toys for Tots drive, please contact our San Diego campus at (858) 547-9260 or drop by at 7550 Miramar Road, #400, San Diego, CA 92126.

About Marinello Schools of Beauty:
Defining beauty education since 1905, Marinello Schools of Beauty (www.marinello.com) is one of the premier beauty schools on the West Coast. Offering a variety of cosmetology and esthetics programs, Marinellos hands-on approach to instruction allows for the most effective learning practices. With 41 convenient campus locations in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, and Utah, Marinello also offers affordable spa and salon services performed by student stylists supervised by licensed instructors.

Media Contact:

Archana Kaushal, Executive Director of Marketing

562-945-2211
www.marinello.com

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