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he American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, is hosting the 2020 Broward Heart Walk, an event that has been instrumental in innovative breakthroughs over the last 26 years. Since the inception of the Heart Walk, mortality rates from cardiovascular disease and stroke have plummeted by 45 percent. Each walker and each donation has helped transform health statistics into lives saved, but there is more work to be done.
cure heart disease and stroke. This year the Broward Heart Walk will be held on Sunday March 15 at Nova Southeastern University. Individuals and teams can register online at www.browardheartwalk.org. The fun begins at 8 AM and the walk will get started at 9 AM. “The Heart Walk is focused on funding groundbreaking research through the passion of together to change lives”, said Osmel “Ozzie” Delgado, COO, Cleveland Clinic Florida Region and 2020 Broward Heart Walk co-chair.
The walk is among 300 Heart Walks held in “By identifying risk factors and funding research to communities across the nation. Nearly 1 million help the over 80 million adults in the U.S. alone that people walk each year for a singular mission, to suffer from CVD and getting our community involved WESTON LIFE MAGAZINE I MARCH 2020
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in Heart Walk’s across the country, we can truly save lives.” said Tony Coley President - South Florida region BB&T, now Truist and 2020 Broward Heart Walk cochair. “We want the local community […] to come out to support its continued efforts to treat, cure and prevent heart disease and stroke.”
heart disease and stroke in Broward and throughout South Florida. Those who walk are committed to funding research that keeps hearts beating. Pets are welcome and there are lots of interactive activities including a cooking demo, life size games, self-monitoring blood pressure checks, interactive virtual heart tour, scavenger hunt, Tribute Wall with Each time someone laces up their shoes or forms a team a celebration area, a kid’s obstacle course, and fun to participate in the Heart Walk they are instrumental in for the whole family. innovative breakthroughs. Every donation helps create new technologies such as the artificial heart valve, Over the past 26 years the American Heart Association cholesterol drugs, stents, and the mechanical heart and the American Stroke Association have funded pump which helps extend the life of patients. Each day, $3.4 billion in research. But the work is far from done. about 2,150 Americans die from heart disease from The American Heart Association is nearing the $5 cardiovascular disease- the No. 1 killer in the United billion mark as we work to fund big ideas to pioneer States. Stroke, the No. 5 killer and a leading cause breakthroughs in our understanding and treatment of of severe disability, claims the lives of nearly 219,000 heart disease and stroke. each year. For more information or to register for the Broward The Heart Walk is open to the community as all Heart Walk, visit www.browardheartwalk.org. are welcome to participate and change the story of
WHY WALK? • Each day, we lose about 2,150 Americans from heart disease- The No. 1 killer in the United States. Stroke, the No. 5 killer and leading cause of severe disability, claims the lives of nearly 219,000 each year. • Since the inception of the Heart Walk, mortality rates from cardiovascular disease and stroke have plummeted by 45 percent. Although there have been great strides made in how heart disease and stroke are diagnosed and treated, there is far more work to be done. The Heart Walk funds research to deliver progressive, life-saving science as big solutions to a big problem. • The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premiere event for raising funds to save lives from
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this country’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers – heart disease and stroke. • In Broward we expect approximately 12,000 people to walk and participate. • This year the Broward Heart Walk will be held on Sunday, March 15th at Nova Southeastern University - Alvin Sherman Library. Activities begin at 8 am, and the walk begins at 9:00 am Individuals, and teams can register online at www.browardheartwalk. org. • Heart Walk is a great fun event for the entire family with lots of great information, health screening, fun activities for the kids. Pets are welcome!
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he American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of Weston, invites the community to attend the 17th annual event on May 9, 2020 at Cypress Bay High School. The event will take place between the hours of 12pm to 12am. The Relay For Life movement continues to be the largest peer-to-peer fundraising event with 2.5 million participants globally uniting to save lives from cancer. This year’s theme is Blast From the Past to a Future Without Cancer. We are looking forward to seeing many throwbacks from the yesteryears. Teams are choosing themes for their sites such as Saturday Night Fever, Grease, and Miami Vice. There will be a dinner celebrating survivors followed by a ceremony where all survivors will be recognized. At relay we don’t only celebrate the Survivors but the Caregivers as well. As the sun sets, we will begin to illuminate the track with luminarias to remember the ones we lost and honor those still battling. It is something not to be missed. This year the event will start at 12pm with teams fundraising in a festival style. There will be many booths and vendors. Children will have a blast in our kids’ zone and with loads of activities. Local entertainment will be live on stage for all 12 fun filled hours.
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Founded by Dr. Gordy Klatt in Tacoma, Washington, in 1985, Relay For Life events around the world have raised nearly $6.5 billion to help ACS attack cancer. Symbolizing the battle waged around the clock by those facing cancer, the Weston event lasts 12 hours and empowers the community to take a stand against cancer. ACS estimates that one out of three people in the US will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Funds raised help ACS fund and conduct breakthrough research and give cancer patients and their families the resources they need, like free rides to chemo, free places to stay near hospitals, and a live 24/7 helpline for answers and support. Last year’s Relay For Life of Weston raised more than $130,000 to help ACS save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Relay For Life of Weston is supported by many local businesses and organizations. This year’s sponsors include: Cleveland Clinic- Maroone Cancer Center, Ultimate Software and Memorial Hospital. To learn more about Relay For Life, visit RelayForLife.org or relayforlife.org/westonfl.
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o l l o w i n g t h e l o s s o f h e r f a t h e r, D r. R o b e r t Pe r r y G e r o n e m u s , t o a d r u n k d r i v e r in 2009, Heather Geronemus took a leadership role in the Broward Chapter of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving organization. In 2011, she established and chaired the Annual Wa l k L i k e M A D D & M A D D D a s h Fo r t L a u d e r d a l e 5 K , n o w i n i t s t e n t h y e a r. T h e s e e v e n t s h a v e raised more than $2 million to date for MADD B r o w a r d a n d Pa l m B e a c h , m a k i n g i t t h e m o s t successful grassroots fundraiser in the history of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. All event p r o c e e d s b e n e f i t M A D D B r o w a r d & Pa l m B e a c h’ s community education, victim support services and youth programs. As a result of these efforts, Geronemus has received the MADD Florida Hero Award twice for outstanding achievement. In addition, she regularly represents MADD with local, state and federal elected officials, traveling t o Wa s h i n g t o n D. C . t o m e e t w i t h F l o r i d a’ s Congressional and Senatorial delegations. Geronemus’ efforts were recognized at MADD’s national conference where she was awarded the L i n d a K i t a z a k i Vo l u n t e e r F u n d r a i s i n g A w a r d , M A D D ’ s h i g h e s t h o n o r. S h e w a s a l s o n a m e d O u t s t a n d i n g Vo l u n t e e r F u n d r a i s e r o f t h e Ye a r by the Association of Fundraising Professionals at their National Philanthropy Day for her work with MADD Broward. She also received the 2011-’12 and 2014 MADD Florida Hero Awards for outstanding achievement. Recently this award was renamed the Geronemus/ Unfried MADD Florida Hero Award in honor of Heather & Linda Unfried’s dedication to
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Geronemus has also been recognized by outside organizations on both a local and national level for her work with MADD and other charitable organizations. H e r w o r k h a s b e e n p r o f i l e d i n Pe o p l e M a g a z i n e , the Sun Sentinel, and she has appeared on NBC, ABC and CBS to discuss issues and efforts to fight drunk driving. Geronemus is a graduate of Leadership Broward Class XXX , and a 2013 F l o r i d a Pa n t h e r s H e r o A m o n g U s H o n o r e e . Geronemus was honored to be named as one of South Florida Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in their 2014 Class. She is proud to have a seat on the National Board of Directors where she now serves as C h a i r. Geronemus returns in her role as the volunteer chairperson for the 10th Anniversary Ultimate S o f t w a r e p r e s e n t s t h e U B S Wa l k L i k e M A D D & M A D D D a s h Fo r t L a u d e r d a l e 5 k b r o u g h t t o y o u b y M e m o r i a l H e a l t h c a r e S y s t e m o n S u n d a y, A p r i l 26, 2020. This event is MADD Broward County ’s annual signature fundraising event in support of its mission to end drunk driving. Featuring the slogan “Drunk Driving Ends Here,” the walk encourages people to literally take steps to end drunk driving. The event takes place in over 60 c i t i e s i n t h e U. S . , i n c l u d i n g Fo r t L a u d e r d a l e . Fo r t h e m o s t u p - t o - d a t e e v e n t i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e Wa l k L i k e M A D D & M A D D D a s h , v i s i t w w w. walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale.
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elley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, recently hosted a grand opening event for its state-of-the-art corporate headquarters. More than 300 invited guests attended the catered affair and helped the firm celebrate the opening of its new 35,000-square-foot home located at 10360 West State Road 84 in Davie. “It brings me great joy to celebrate this significant milestone,” said Heath Eskalyo, CFO and principal partner who spearheaded the project for the firm. “Our new headquarters gives us the capacity to continue growing while enabling our team to better serve clients.”
sessions in a relaxed atmosphere, as well as a dedicated education center for employee training. The first floor also includes a mock courtroom, equipped with cameras and monitors that enable clients to participate in trial preparation remotely if they are not available to visit in person. Perhaps most impressive, the building features a rooftop terrace that incorporates landscaping, canopycovered kitchen, and bathrooms. The rooftop provides an open-air venue for Kelley Kronenberg employees to gather, eat and conduct meetings, as well as host client and firm events.
Eskalyo continued: “We have created a modern workspace that supports the firm’s efforts to promote and cultivate an inclusive environment where we celebrate diversity, families, and work-life balance.”
Another popular addition for the firm’s staff includes an employee café, complete with large TVs and modern, casual seating to serve as a common area for employees to take a break and share lunch with their co-workers.
The new structure emphasizes an inspiring workspace thoughtfully curated to foster collaboration and client convenience. The facility features private office suites, as well as collaborative workstations, in a space with distinctive architecture and progressive design elements.
Cabrera Ramos Architects of Doral designed the new headquarters. Alvarez Studios in Miami designed the interiors. The general contractor was Miller Construction based in Fort Lauderdale. Michael and Tyler Harrison of Equistone Partners served as development advisors, and SunTrust provided the construction loan.
The lobby boasts an architectural staircase that leads to a glass-panel balcony. There are two large conference areas that can transform into one great room for events, significant co-working common spaces, or smaller spaces to gather for informal brainstorming
As Kelley Kronenberg celebrates the opening of this new space, it also marks another milestone. In October 2019, the firm reached the 300 employee mark. This includes more than 140 lawyers practicing throughout Florida and Illinois.
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CENSUS 2020 Be Counted A head count, which has been done every 10 years since 1790, as required by the U.S. Constitution. The census provides vital information for you and your community. Census data determines the number of state representatives in Congress and is used to redraw district boundaries. It is used by communities to plan infrastructure projects, schools, emergency services, and more. Data from the census provides the basis for distributing more than $675 billion in federal funds annually to communities across the country to support vital programs - impacting housing, education, transportation, employment, health care, and public policy ( an extimated $7 trillion over the next decade). Census Day is April 1, 2020. Details on how and where you will receive your census survey will be provided as this date draws near. WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO ME It is not only your civic duty, it affect the amount of funding your community receives; how your community plans for the future and your representation in government. Specifically, data from the 2020 Census are used to: • Ensure public services and funding for schools, hospitals, public works and vital programs • Plan new homes and businesses and improve neighborhoods • Determine how many seats your state is allocated in the House of Representatives
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Ways That You Can Support Census 2020 Whether you have just a moment to spare or can commit to a sustained effort, there are multiple ways you can support a complete and accurate count of our community in the 2020 Census. Sign up to receive updates from the US Census Bureau, connect on social media (Twitter: @uscensusbureau) and spread the word that the census is easy, safe and important.
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h e D y l a n S c h o p p S u n s h i n e Fo u n d a t i o n , a nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide prevention, is proud to host its second a n n u a l S u n s h i n e B r u n c h e o n e v e n t o n S a t u r d a y, April 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jacaranda County Club in Plantation, Florida. Attendees will be treated to a buffet brunch, silent auction, and an interactive mind, body and wellness session by Holistic Plastic Surgeon D r. Ta m y F a i e r m a n , t h e o w n e r o f a h o l i s t i c s p a a n d w e l l n e s s c e n t e r i n We s t o n . W h i t n e y G o o d m a n , L M F T, a l i c e n s e d p s y c h o t h e r a p i s t , w r i t e r, a n d o w n e r o f T h e C C C , a c o - w o r k i n g space for wellness professionals in Miami, will s e r v e a s k e y n o t e s p e a k e r, p r o v i d i n g e d u c a t i o n on what can be done to help spread awareness and prevent suicide. T h e f o u n d a t i o n i s p r o u d t o h a v e V i l a r- H o y n a c k C o n s t r u c t i o n C o . i s t h e T i t l e S p o n s o r. S i n g l e tickets are being sold for $90, and full table tickets are available for $900. “ We c o u l d n’ t b e m o r e e x c i t e d t o h o s t o u r second annual Sunshine Bruncheon, and we l o o k f o r w a r d t o c o n t i n u e s p r e a d i n g D y l a n’ s s u n s h i n e w i t h t h i s e v e n t , ” s a i d Fo u n d a t i o n Director Debbie Schopp. “With the funds r a i s e d t h i s y e a r, w e w i l l c o n t i n u e s t r i v i n g t o raise awareness and support various suicide prevention and mental health programs.” W i t h s u i c i d e b e i n g F l o r i d a’ s e i g h t h l e a d i n g cause of death, and the second leading cause
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amongst college students, the Schopp family ’s mission is to stop suicide, work with mental health advocates, and provide support to those, who like them, have lost loved ones to suicide. T h e f o u n d a t i o n p a r t n e r s w i t h We s t o n - b a s e d Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention (FISP), working together to prevent suicide and end the stigma surrounding mental health issues. T h r o u g h e d u c a t i o n , s u r v i v o r s u p p o r t , a d v o c a c y, prevention program development and research, they aim to help alleviate factors in society that contribute to feelings of alienation, desperation, isolation, and hopelessness. Proceeds from the event benefit suicide prevention programs and mental health a d v o c a t e o r g a n i z a t i o n s i n c l u d i n g F I S P, t h e social service hotline 2-1-1, and the American Fo u n d a t i o n f o r S u i c i d e P r e v e n t i o n ( A F S P ) . T h e f o u n d a t i o n a l s o s u p p o r t s A m e r i c a s Ve t D o g s , T h e H u m a n e S o c i e t y, Wa v e s o f H o p e a n d o t h e r non-profits. T h e D y l a n S c h o p p S u n s h i n e Fo u n d a t i o n’ s g o a l a n d p u r p o s e i s t o c e l e b r a t e D y l a n’ s l i f e a n d help his spirit and energy live on, in hopes of preventing similar tragedies. T i c k e t s a r e o n s a l e n o w, a n d s p o n s o r s h i p a n d v o l u n t e e r o p p o r t u n i t i e s a r e a l s o a v a i l a b l e . Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t , w w w. d y l a n s f o u n d a t i o n . org/events/2020sunshinebruncheon and follow u s o n F a c e b o o k , Tw i t t e r a n d I n s t a g r a m .
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ANDY’S PASTA DINNER
On February 16, Andy’s 18th Annual Family Pasta Dinner, hosted by Andy Cagnetta, CEO of Transworld Business Advisors, raised nearly $265,000 for LifeNet4Families, an organization dedicated to providing necessary food, ancillary services, and referrals to those in need in Broward County. Over 1000 guests attended the dinner held at the Signature Grand in Davie.
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Herman Moskowitz, Jeremy Collette and Joe Cox
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Weston Permits Are Now Online
This map-based application will help users find active permits in the City. By simply entering an address or subdivision name, the map will display active permits, (Building, Planning & Zoning, Engineering and Landscaping), for that property and in the surrounding area. In addition, the map will also display active code enforcement cases. New users can click on “Help� to download detailed instructions on its use. The City of Weston is continuously improving transparency and access to information via the web. You will find this, and many other interactive tools, in our Maps & Apps section of our website. https://portal.westonfl.org/portal/apps/MapAndAppGallery/index.html?appid=6f885e1ae3e44dfa82d66a70d8b378aa WESTON LIFE MAGAZINE I MARCH 2020
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ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION FOUNDATION CHARITY GOLF EVENT AT TOPGOLF
Guests enjoed the 12th Annual AEF Charity Golf Event at Topgolf in Miami, with a visit from Bernie and the Miami Heat Dancers. Proceeds benefit the Alternative Education Foundation.
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Chris Wing, Ana Wing, Sherri Prince, Jessica Green, Kile Bagdanovich, Dr. Jason Green, Dr. Craig Shapiro
Jim Norton & Michelle Fein
Marc Tanner & Adam Tanner
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Before applying for an automobile, credit card, or home mortgage loan, it’s a good idea to check your credit report for errors. Banks, credit unions, auto finance and mortgage lenders have all raised the bar when making credit granting decisions. Long gone are the days when a 620 FICO credit score sufficed. Borrowers with bad credit are being turned down or forced to pay significantly higher interest rates when applying. Those with low credit scores have even been denied employment opportunities and automobile insurance. Negative information contained in credit reports – such as late payments, collection accounts and public record entries - determine whether you can obtain credit, goods, benefits, services, employment and/or insurance. It’s important to review your Equifax, Experian and TransUnion credit reports on a regular basis and correct any information that is inaccurate, erroneous, obsolete, or fraudulent due to possible identity theft. Don’t be scammed by the numerous “free credit report” opportunities found on the Internet. While dozens of companies offer that so-called “free credit report,” many of them have strings attached, such as subscription-based opt-in requiring you to provide credit card information. You really can obtain a free copy of your credit report. Under a narrow set of circumstances, you are entitled to a free copy of your credit report directly from the credit reporting agencies. If you have been denied credit, goods, benefits, services, employment or insurance, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion are statutorily mandated under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide a copy without charge. Equifax can be contacted at (800) 685-1111 or online at www.Equifax.com. Experian can be contacted at (888) 397-3742 or online at www.Experian.com. Trans Union can be contacted at (800) 916-8800 or online at www.TransUnion.com. When ordering credit reports, be sure to indicate that you were denied credit, goods, benefits, services and/or employment when prompted. Absent these exceptions, you are entitled to one free “annual credit report” per year. For your free annual credit report, contact the central source at 877-FACT-ACT (877-322-8228) or online at www. AnnualCreditReport.com. Follow the voice prompts and obtain your credit report for review. Credit scores are not included with any of the “free credit reports” provided by the national credit reporting agencies of Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
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WESTON MUSIC SOCIETY CIRQUE de la SYMPHONIE
The Weston community was treated to a riveting and memorable performance on Saturday, December 7, at the Cypress Bay High School Auditorium. The City of Weston, in cooperation with the Weston Music Society, presented Cirque de la Symphonie.
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Diane and Lou Marett
Jami Nix Rahn and Commissioner Peggy Brown
Roger Lander, Renee LaBonte and Dr. Joe Pomerantz
Commissioner Marie Molina Macfie and Toby Feuer
Andrea Burghardt and Jami Nix Rahn
Debbi Stark, Lou Marett and Rick Stark
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MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE SPEAKEASY GALA
Guests raised over $500,000 to support the museum’s Open Doors Access Programs while enjoying a night at a speakeasy. Guests from JetBlue
Shawn Thornton, Erin Thornton, Fernanda and Matt Caldwell
Eileen and Senator Chip LaMarca
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UNITED WAY OF BROWARD COUNTY The 28th Annual Day of Caring began with a Welcome Ceremony where Kathleen Cannon, President/ CEO of United Way of Broward County thanked all the volunteers and sponsors for their support and spoke about how important it is to give back to the community. The 500 volunteers came from more than 25 companies in Broward County.
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Sara Blumkin and Madeleine Mannello WESTON LIFE MAGAZINE I MARCH 2020
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211 BROWARD 211 Broward revealed the finalists for the 10th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards on Tuesday, January 21st at an exclusive VIP Announcement Party at Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery. Alan Levan, Chairman and CEO of BBX Capital and Bluegreen Vacations was announced as the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree.
Steven Dapuzzo, Maxine Gomez, Leonard Goldberg and Stanley Wideman
Bob Birdsong, Jessica Lerner and Bill Diggs
Susan Renneisen, Michael Wild and Amy Pont
Mickey Wirtz and Jen Klaassens-Fondo
Alan Levan, Jarett and Dara Levan
Suzanne Tamargo, Ken Walters, Melida Akiti and Lupe Rivero
Bob and Yvette Birdsong and Ben Wesley
Joey Epstein and Kip Hunter WESTON LIFE MAGAZINE I MARCH 2020
Kirk Brown, Milin Espino, Sandra Barry and Andy Fernandez WESTONLIFEMAGAZINE.COM
211 BROWARD On January 30, 211 Broward hosted an engaging Pineapple Power Lunch presented by Baptist Health, entitled “Ending the Stigma: There is Help & Hope - Suicide Awareness and Prevention” at Piazza Italia in Fort Lauderdale. This was the second event in the Pineapple Power Lunch Series.
Sheila Smith, Kate Goldman, Billie Morgan, Amy Exum and Michael Wild
Alexandra Perez and Raquel Alderman
Alana Edun, Iryna Lyukhnych and Alexandra Perez
Amy Exum and Billie Morgan
Tracy Schuldiner, Katy Meagher Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Sheila Smith
Iryna Lyukhnych, Michael Wild and Maggie Suarez
Kate Goldman and Sheila Smith
Joel Smith and Lois Simpson WESTON LIFE MAGAZINE I MARCH 2020
Marsha Tejeda, Alexandra Perez, Alana Edun, Amy Exum, Kate Goldman and Raquel Alderman WESTONLIFEMAGAZINE.COM