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compiled by Jed Heneberry Industry Leaders Collaborate to Support Students Biofreeze and Biotone have introduced the Helping Hands Gifts for Growth grant program, which will award four $1,000 grants to massage therapy students to support their education and assist them in launching their careers. "By supporting students and the educational institutions they attend, we hope to enable more individuals to pursue massage therapy as a career," says Jean Shea, president of Biotone. In addition to the grants, the students' schools will receive an additional $500 grant as well as a $500 product package. "The health of any profession ultimately rests on its vitality, and education is key to that vitality," says Marshall Dahneke, CEO of Performance Health, the makers of Biofreeze. "Both companies have been involved in supporting continuing education and will continue to be. This is an expansion of our efforts with a focus on first-time students." "Through healing touch, massage therapists make a difference in the lives of others," Shea says. "We know our educational grant program will make a difference in theirs." Students can apply for one of four $1,000 grants at www.biotonebiofreezehelpinghands.com. The application requires a 100-word essay on "How, as a massage therapist, my helping hands will make a difference." A team of industry representatives will review all submissions to choose the four winners. Applications must be received by November 1, 2013. Winners will be notified by December 1, 2013. www.abmp.com. See what benefits await you. 21