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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2018 PUBLISHER

Matthew Perry | Matthew@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Letter from the Editor WHO I AM AS A WOMAN IS A COMPILATION OF MY LIFE EXPERIENCES, MY FAITH, WHAT I HAVE OVERCOME AND LARGELY THE FAMILY THAT HAS COME BEFORE ME, LAYING THE FOUNDATION OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A GOOD PERSON, TO FOLLOW GOD, TO SERVE, TO BE HUMBLE AND TO TREAT OTHERS WITH LOVE AND DIGNITY. I love history. I become completely engrossed in

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discovering my heritage and what my ancestors and family before me accomplished or sacrificed, and the legacy they passed down.

I have been fortunate enough to have many strong female role models, including my incredible mother, but I wanted to honor a woman who had such a lasting impact on me throughout my entire life, my grandmother, Jean Newman.

We called her Mama Jean. She lived to be 91, and, up to the end of her life, she was a thoughtful, vibrant, classy and incredibly smart woman. Even as a young child, I knew there was something about her that I wanted to absorb. Always up for a party or a social gathering, she brought the class. Everything about her impressed me. The way she dressed, decorated her home, her gourmet cooking and even the way she wrapped a present was a work of art.

She knew how to make every little detail special.

Mama Jean made getting old look fun, and she acted and looked like she was 20 years younger than she was. My grandparents were night owls. They stayed up every night until midnight and slept in late. Fancy appetizers were a nightly occurrence to tide them over so they could enjoy a late dinner with a glass of wine on the deck. They placed a

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high priority on their marriage and their time together. It was something I always took note of, and I knew in my heart that I wanted to be just like them when I grew old.

Mama Jean always put others before herself, even when she was nearing the end of

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her life. Instead of concentrating on any discomfort, she prayed for her caregivers and family instead. As a mother of eight, she set an example of selflessness and devotion to prayer her entire life, praying for all 90 of her family members by name every night.

I learned so much from the example she set forth her entire life, and the memories I have of her I hold dear to my heart.

This month, we are celebrating women in our community. The women we have the privilege

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2018

FEATURES 14 Girlfriend Getaway Discover the Hermann Wine Tour

24 Movers + Shakers Celebrating Women of Leawood

30 A Spring Table Leawood Pastry Chef Shares Gluten-free Treats

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36 Mindy Corporon Giving Back Overcoming Loss with Love

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DEPARTMENTS 8

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Road Trip

20 Locally Owned 29 Realty Report 36 Giving Back 40 Open House 46 Lifestyle Calendar 50 Parting Thoughts

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ROAD TRIP

HERMANN, MISSOURI, IS FLOWING WITH EVERY INGREDIENT NECESSARY FOR A MEMORY-MAKING GIRLS TRIP

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HERMANN, MISSOURI, IS A LUSH PIECE OF MISSOURI HISTORY, JUST A SHORT DRIVE OR AMTRAK TRIP AWAY. Originally settled in 1837, this community of wineries maintains its quaint, unique feel with a never-ending array of activities to enjoy—namely, wine tasting! Wineries are all in close range of walking or the trolley or shuttle. There is truly no better trip to take with your closest soulmates than this one. You can choose from a smorgasbord of bed-and-breakfasts, guest houses and inn choices. Feel free to nosh your way through one-of-a-kind restaurants, and selfies will abound with all the sightseeing spots.

The best way to decide where you should visit and what you would like to eat is to read our ideas below. Then, spend a bit of time on VisitHermann.com to see the rest of the scrumptious ways to make sure you eke every bit of delight out of your foray to Hermann.

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side dishes. Enjoy a Wurst Haus craft beer or local wines!

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Adam Puchta Winery

Stone Hill Winery

Hermannhof Winery

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Adam Puchta Winery

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Adam Puchta Winery

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it welcomes vis-

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through storied, ancient arched underground cellars.

Adam Puchta Winery, the country’s oldest continuously family-owned winery, began its tradition of fine winemaking in 1855 by Adam Puchta. This tradition continues by the seventh generation of his family. Sample wines, hum along with live music and kick back.

itors with open arms and full wine glasses. Tour guides usher you

+ WINERY #3 Hermannhof Winery

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Built as a brewery in 1852, Hermannhof was a thriving business until Prohibition in 1919, then became a boarding house, then later apartments. Jim and Mary Dierberg bought it in the early '70s, and four years later opened in 1978.

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Dr. Gerson has provided eye care in 3 separate mission trips to Mexico and Romania. Dr. Gerson also gives back locally by volunteering to do exams at free eye clinics in the metro.

Dr. Enright has taken part in Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Dr. Enright’s first trip to Haiti in 2005 was her inspiration for becoming an Optometrist. She had the privilege to witness people getting glasses and eye care for the first time how their lives was forever changed.

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Regarding Kitchens Celebrates 20 Years ARTICLE NATALIE FIELEKE PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS

IN 1998, OVERLAND PARK RESIDENT BEV GILBERT AND HER THEN-FIANCÉ, BRUCE, LAUNCHED REGARDING KITCHENS, A FULLSERVICE DESIGN-BUILD FIRM SPECIALIZING IN KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS. This year, the couple celebrates 19 years of marriage and 20 years of providing exceptional home renovation service in Johnson County and the surrounding Kansas City metro area. Looking back, Bev is astounded by how quickly the time has gone and reflects on the roller coaster ride of owning their own business.

It’s been important through the years for Regarding Kitchens to adjust its offerings to meet the current market needs of their clients. For the company, no job has ever been too small, Bev says. Over the years, she’s learned that small projects lead to larger ones down the road for pleased clients and friendly referrals.

“We’ve always felt like we could bring the same quality and care to modest jobs as we bring to high-end jobs,” she says. “We’ve never been kitchen and bath snobs. We treat every project with equal importance.”

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Regarding Kitchens assists homeowners with everything from painting or replacing cabinetry to completely renovating entire floors of a home. As a contracting firm, all installers are in-house, with a level of trust and quality that she and her clients can depend upon, Bev says.

want very traditional. I set aside my personal style and help them figure out what’s best for them.”

For the Johnson County home featured in these pages, Regarding Kitchens assisted the homeowners in a nearly complete renovation

“We want to make sure each client receives full attention, and we

of the entire first floor of their home. They reorganized the kitchen

think that their satisfaction speaks for our work,” she says. “About 90

layout, added a four-seasons room with a fireplace to the back of

percent of our business comes from repeat customers and referrals.”

the house and installed hardwood floors throughout. Bev says she

Bev describes her personal style as transitional but says one of

enjoyed both the client and the transformation of the space.

her strengths is adjusting her taste to that of her client. Baby boom-

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ers and younger generations tend to gravitate to more clean lines, a

able to help them change and improve how they used their house,

design trend she’s happy to accommodate.

which was really exciting,” she says.

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Movers + Shakers ARTICLE ANGELA BROOCKERD | PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS

t h e m a y o r Peggy Dunn

Leawood has been Mayor Peggy Dunn’s home for nearly 40 years. For 20 of those years, she has had the honor of serving as mayor. She has had the opportunity to serve on numerous community boards and to be involved with many fundraising events, encompassing social service organizations, the arts, education, health care and a variety of civic institutions. Some of those near and dear to her heart include Truman Medical Centers, Children’s Mercy Hospital, St. Luke’s South, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Starlight Theatre, Union Station, United Way and the Salvation Army.

She is inspired by her faith and her family—in particular, her mother, dear husband, children and 14 grandchildren along with other family members, as well as many friends and colleagues.

Her advice for young women is to become involved by volunteering for causes they feel passionate about. Not only will they have the opportunity to develop good leadership skills, but they may also gain lifelong friendships with like-minded individuals.

“I delight in serving the city I love and the nonprofits with which I am affiliated," she says. "I feel extremely fortunate to find joy in each day, and strive to never take my wonderful life for granted.”

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Katie Fitzgerald Katie Fitzgerald has been involved with a number of organizations over the years, but has found that the ones that she enjoys working with the most are the ones involving kids. She served on the Crittenton Children’s Center Board and volunteered with the Boys & Girls Clubs and The Children’s Place, all of which focus on helping youth.

Katie strives to be the best at whatever it is that she is setting out to do that day and is thankful for all of the gifts God has given her and her family.

Katie looks up to her mom—Mayor Perggy Dunn—more than anyone.

“She is a hard worker and expects no recognition in return for all she does for our community," she says. "She simply does things because they are the right thing to do.”

Katie’s advice to other women is to be an active participant in something you are passionate about.

“The more effort you put into something, the more you will get out of it!”

Janet Fournier Janet Fournier, a Realtor and miracle agent, donates a portion of each sale she makes to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. The money donated locally stays in the community, and her clients are sent a card that a donation was made in their name when their transaction is complete.

Janet’s passion in life is connecting women, and she has been very fortunate to develop an invaluable circle of women around her. In her experience, once you find inner happiness, you can spread that love and joy without expecting anything in return.

“I challenge myself to learn something new every year," she says. "This has included earning my pilot's license, finishing my degree, learning to scuba dive, walking across hot coals and jumping out of a perfectly good airplane. I encourage everyone to keep growing and trying new things.”

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Rhea Pimentel Rhea Pimentel has lived in Leawood for more than 15 years with her husband, two daughters and a miniature poodle. She is a cardiologist specializing in heart rhythm problems at the University of Kansas Medical Center and is the director of the Electrophysiology Laboratory and the Fellowship Program director. In addition to caring for patients, she also serves on various hospital committees and as an educator for physicians training in cardiology.

Her favorite part of her job is interacting with people and being able to offer them some help. Each person that she sees is seeking her expertise, but they are also looking for guidance, support and reassurance. It is very important to her to make a personal connection with all of her patients so that she can treat the whole person.

She is inspired every day by the amazing support of her family, especially her husband who has made many sacrifices for her career while maintaining a thriving career of his own.

“I strongly believe that the best way to lead is by example," she says. "If you want to teach your children an important lesson, you

Gayle Jagoda has been a dedicated volunteer at Children’s Mercy Hospital for the last 22 years. With a background in education and children’s theater, she was able to bring her previous experience and expertise to the patients and families at the hospital. She organizes crafts and games, which often can bring joy to a sick child and help them forget their infirmity for a while and immerse themselves in a project or activity.

While on the hematology floor for 12 years, she got to know children with sickle cell anemia. Because these patients returned periodically until their high school graduations, which she attended.

Gayle is currently serving on the surgery and burn floor where she rocks babies and encourages sick children to participate in something enjoyable.

“I am fortunate to meet and work with many truly amazing families."

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must live it yourself. “

Jen Bjorem Jen Bjorem, a speech-language pathologist and owner of Children’s Therapy Services, lives every day with the goal of educating and empowering families, and dedicating time for a genuine connection to make a difference. Jen is raw, innovative, driven, compassionate and authentic and gives back to the community in a number of ways including by providing free screenings to nonprofits and supporting The Halo Project and its community outreach program, The Sensory Table.

As a mother of a child with a learning disability, she can personally relate to many of the fears, frustration and sadness that the parents have when they walk through her door.

“I am lucky enough to get to see the inner spirit of a parent who will do whatever it takes to help their child succeed.”

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Barb Trum Barb Trum is a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and volunteer for Catholic Community Hospice ministering as an 11th-hour angel. Her role as an angel is simply to love, comfort and walk with those in their final hours. She has been graced and humbled by many end-of-life God moments. Her dog, Maisy, also is on the hospice team volunteering with pet visits.

As Mother Teresa would say, “Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted according to the graces we have received and let us not be ashamed or slow to do the humble work.”

Barb and her husband, Greg, have made several trips to India as well.

“The children and elderly truly touch our souls, and we show them we are only the hands and heart of Jesus.”

They live by Mother Teresa’s motto, “A drop in the ocean is better than no drop at all.”

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REALTY REPORT

REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

LEAWOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

THE WOODS ESTATES

$1,347,000

$1,347,000

100%

56

4

3.3

THE CLOISTERS

$775,000

$760,000

98%

8

7

5.1

LEAWOOD ESTATES

$650,000

$625,000

96%

24

4

3.1

PAVILIONS

$599,950

$602,500

100%

39

5

4.1

LEAWOOD

$589,000

$571,000

96%

3

4

3.1

PAVILIONS

$565,000

$565,000

100%

5

4

4.1

LEAWOOD ESTATES

$589,000

$555,000

94%

57

4

4.1

VILLAGE AT IRONHORSE

$575,000

$555,000

96%

113

4

4

MISSION RESERVE

$574,950

$555,000

96%

111

4

3

LEAWOOD ESTATES

$550,000

$500,000

90%

202

4

2.2

Information compiled is from Heartland Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and includes properties listed and sold in the area from multiple brokers.

Statistics from 3/1/2018-3/31/2018. DOM=Days on Market

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A SPRING TABLE PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS

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MATCHA

TEA CAKE RECIPE BY RACHEL CIODAS YIELDS ONE LAYER CAKE OR 24 MINI CAKES

WITH RASPBERRIES INGREDIENTS • 1/2 pound (1 3/4 cups) whole almonds or ½ pound blanched almond flour • 6 large eggs, separated • 1 1/4 cups sugar • 2 tablespoons matcha powdered tea • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided into 2 parts • 2/3 cup egg whites, from 5 to 6 large eggs • 1 1/4 cups sugar • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 pint raspberries INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-inch cake pan.

2. Grind almonds to a fine consistency (or use almond flour.) Beat egg yolks and sugar until fluffy. Add ground almonds, ½ teaspoon vanilla and salt and beat until smooth. Whip whites to soft peaks, and fold into almond mixture. Pour cake batter into pan. Bake 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, then remove.

3. For buttercream, put egg whites, sugar and salt into a glass bowl. Set the bowl on top of a pot of simmering—not boiling—water. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves and temperature has reached 175 degrees. Remove from heat and beat with electric mixer until stiff peaks form.

On low speed, add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, then add butter slowly cube by cube until velvety smooth.

4. To finish, cut cooled cakes with 1-inch cookie cutters, or use full-sized cake layers. Layer with Swiss meringue buttercream and top with frosting. Garnish with matcha and raspberries.

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THE TABLE HERBS, BLOOMS AND FRUIT At this time of year, I love watching the color change from brown to green—the budding trees and small peaks of flowers coming up from the cold dormant ground. What better way to celebrate spring than with a tea garden gathering? Put on a warm pot of tea or coffee, delectable fruit-filled desserts and set your table with boxes in a mix of potted herbs, berries and spring blooms.

HOW-TO 1. Place two plastic cups of dirt and plant small plants of herbs from your local greenhouse/

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3. Add branches, blooms and flowers from your gardens or grocery store.

Your tables will be filled with the aroma of herbs like lavender and basil. Sprigs of mint, pansies and sweet peas tied off with twine and a name card on each plate adds a personal touch, making your spring tea gathering memorable. It's a perfect way to welcome in spring!

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GIVING BACK

MINDY CORPORON DESPITE TRAGEDY, SHE’S MAKING RIPPLES TO CHANGE THE WORLD ARTICLE RUTH BIGUS

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“OUR MISSION IS TO ENGAGE ALL PEOPLE TO DISCOVER COMMONALITIES AND OVERCOME EVIL WITH ACTS OF KINDNESS,” SHE SAYS.

“I am inspired to help others because I learned from my parents that to whom much is given, much is expected,” she says.

“I am inspired by adults and youth alike who find creative ways to improve themselves and our community.”

Friends and family also motivate Mindy to continue with her work to change the world.

“They are prayer warriors on my behalf and the behalf of others, and I rely on them often," she says. "I am also inspired by my 16-year-old son, Lukas, who is achieving a life well-lived after experiencing a horrific tragedy at the age of 12. “ Working to change the world is hard work; Mindy knows it,

MINDY CORPORON HAD IT ALL—A SUCCESSFUL CAREER

but it does not thwart her efforts. Women play an important

AS THE CEO OF A WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIRM WHO,

role motivating and inspiring Mindy and keep her going like

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“There are so many women in my life that I look up to—my

former Kansas City Chiefs and University of Oklahoma cheer-

mother, aunts, cousins, friends who helped raise me, business

leader, Mindy enjoyed spending time with her family and a vast

owners and friends in the Kansas City area,” Mindy says.

network of friends she and husband, Len Losen, had cultivated.

Then on April 13, 2014—Palm Sunday—Mindy's world was

Over the years, she has relied on the support of others and the importance of collaboration.

turned upside down. A white supremacist shot and killed

“Early in my career in wealth management, I asked a partic-

her 14-year-old son, Reat, and his 69-year-old grandfather,

ular woman for help on a hiring question. She would not only

Dr. William Corporon, outside of the Jewish Community

not help me, but she was incensed that I asked for her ‘secret

Center. The grandfather and grandson were on their way to

sauce.’ After this phone call, I was determined to share all I

a singing competition when the gunman—assuming they

know with any woman who asks me,” Mindy says. “I look up to

were Jewish—gunned them down. Minutes later, the shooter

women who share their ‘secret sauce’ with others—their heart,

turned a gun on Terri LaManno outside of Village Shalom,

soul, ideas, love and prayer.”

murdering her as well. The gunman thought he killed three Jewish people when he actually murdered two Protestants,

For Mindy, that "secret sauce" includes kindness and interfaith understanding that makes ripples to change the world.

Reat and William, and a Catholic, Terri LaManno.

“He chose the wrong family,” Mindy says of the murderer.

Determined for good to triumph over evil, Mindy felt called to bring people together. She founded the Faith Always Wins Foundation, and its seminal weeklong series of events known as SevenDays-Make a Ripple, Change the World.

“Our mission is to engage all people to discover commonalities and overcome evil with acts of kindness,” she says.

Now in its fourth year, SevenDays brings hundreds of people together to make a difference.

Mindy learned at a young age about the importance of helping others.

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A PLETHORA OF REASONS DRAWS CLIENTS TO ARLENE LADEGAARD FOR THEIR KITCHEN REINVENTIONS. Some homeowners seek improved function for their kitchens, others want to freshen up the style of their home on a budget, while some clients pursue a completely new kitchen within their existing space which allows for endless possibilities.

Ladegaard, owner and award-winning interior designer of Kansas City’s Design Connection, Inc., does it all; from updating existing finishes to complete kitchen remodels and addresses clients’ design desires with her straightforward approach.

“When it comes to your remodel, do what you really want to do, but do it in a style that matches the rest of the house,” Ladegaard recommends. “Don’t follow the trends.

If you do what you love and what’s right for the house, it will stand the test of time.”

Kitchen renovations can be a costly endeavor, so sometimes Ladegaard will give a space a completely different look by updating finishes, as was the case with this Olathe home. Ladegaard completed the new look by darkening the cabinets, newly styled backsplash in a stunning herringbone pattern, quartz countertops that blend well with the light gray tiles, GE appliances in their new graphite finish and leather bar stools all resulting in a total reinvention of this 2005 home.

“If the style of the cabinets and the layout work, you can work with what you have and still create a stunning picture,” Ladegaard says.

When a Leawood couple’s grown children moved back in, they were faced with mealtime mayhem: multiple families were colliding in their existing kitchen. They dreamed of having an island and separate prep areas for everyone to help out.

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“Before, this kitchen looked dated,” Ladegaard says. “Now it possesses a timeless look that the owners will love throughout their time living in the home.” Whatever your budget or lifestyle an updated kitchen space has endless possibilities.

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MIKEY'S MEALS

PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

OUR NEWEST ELEVATE KINDNESS CHALLENGE WINNER, MIKEY’S MEALS, COMES FROM INDIAN TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL. Mikey’s Meals started as just a discussion between Mikey and his mom. After noticing that several kids at his school were not able to pay for a school lunch, he wanted to do something to help. He did his research and discovered that his building needed an estimated $500 a year to cover lunches for students who don’t have the funds in their account.

“I knew we could find a way to give them that much money, so I started a fundraiser, and that is when Mikey’s Meals began,” he says.

They raised funds for not only their school but surrounding schools in need as well.

“I want all kids to have school lunch and not get embarrassed when they don’t have enough lunch money," Mikey says about why he chose this project. "Even when the school provides that student with a substitute lunch sack, people know why. With Mikey's Meals, those funds can be used to pay for that lunch so

“I WANT ALL KIDS TO HAVE SCHOOL LUNCH AND NOT GET EMBARRASSED WHEN THEY DON’T HAVE ENOUGH LUNCH MONEY," MIKEY SAYS ABOUT WHY HE CHOSE THIS PROJECT. "EVEN WHEN THE SCHOOL PROVIDES THAT STUDENT WITH A SUBSTITUTE LUNCH SACK, PEOPLE KNOW WHY. WITH MIKEY'S MEALS, THOSE FUNDS CAN BE USED TO PAY FOR THAT LUNCH SO THAT NOBODY WILL KNOW WHO DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY.”

that nobody will know who didn't have enough money.”

Mikey credits a teacher and his counselor for getting excited about his project and helping him win the challenge. They are just getting started—they hope to turn Mikey's Meals into a real charitable foundation and are applying for 501(c)(3) status so that other schools around the area can take the challenge and raise money for their schools or surrounding schools in need through Mikey’s Meals.

We were impressed with how Mikey chose to use his $1,000 prize. Students can use that winning money any way they choose, and instead of keeping it, Mikey donated his winnings to the Mikey’s Meals lunch fund to help students around the city.

Indian Trail principal Sarah Guerrero says she was not surprised by the outpouring of support from students in her building that came together to help raise money for this project.

"Our students and families are very giving," she says. "We have a very economically diverse population at Indian Trail, and all of our families give selflessly whenever a need arises, regardless of their economic situation. It is very inspiring to witness."

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