ZOTOS INTERNATIONAL Raises $11,000 for THE NOEL FOUNDATION

October 2003 (Darien, CT)…As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Zotos International organized the third annual Breast Cancer Awarness Week at their Darien headquarters. This week-long event benefited The Noel Foundation, formed to support the financial needs of those suffering with breast cancer. The Noel Foundation was founded for beauty industry icon Noel de Caprio who fought to raise awareness and helped countless others while battling this illness herself for 15 years. This is her legacy. A two-day cut-a-thon was held in the new Artistic Institute in Darien, with stylists, salon owners and guest artists giving their time and gratuities welcoming over 80 clients. In addition, over 35 vendors donated gift items ranging from A Day of Beauty at the Noelle Spa, to hockey tickets to gift certificates for local restaurants and businesses.

Employees purchased pink band bracelets to wear in support of the cause and were offered literature from various health organizations. The corporate food service also contributed by selling special "pink" dessert items with proceeds donated to the foundation. Peter de Caprio, spokesperson for the foundation, husband of Noel and owner of the Noelle Spa for Beauty and Wellness in Stamford, was the guest of honor at the October 17 afternoon finale. President and CEO Robert Seidl presented Mr. De Caprio with a check for $11,005.00 "This is a wonderful event that we will continue to support year after year" stated Seidl. "Not only is it educational and enjoyable for employees, it is an incredible team effort and such a worthwhile cause."