March 7th, 2011 
In partnership with Courage for Kids, Hela Spa and Salon at The Collection in Chevy Chase will host a ladies beauty event to raise money and awareness for the nonprofit’s Give Back-Pack Initiative on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Courage for Kids launched its GIVE BACK-pack initiative last year, and sent all the children who graduated from Bright Beginnings to Kindergarten with a back pack filled with books and school supplies. In 2011, Courage for Kids plans to expand the initiative to cover over 250 children in early childhood education programs at Bright Beginnings and CentroNia. Upon graduation, each at-risk child will receive a backpack filled with books and school supplies to take with them as they start Kindergarten.
Women who sponsor one child with a $20 donation to Courage for Kids will enjoy complimentary mini-facials, eyebrow waxes, sip pink champagne from Barefoot Bubbly and nosh on light fare, including delicious cupcakes from Sweet Tooth. They will also be able to see first-hand new services offered at Hela Spa and Salon, such as Gelish and Minx manicures, and Racoon International Extensions. Ladies will learn how to get gorgeous hair and glowing skin from the inside-out with Holli Thompson of NutritionalStyle.com; dress for Spring 2011 in the latest styles with EscapeToStyle.com‘s George Worrell, Author of On the Other Side of Style; and the benefits a Liquid Lift using Botox® and Juvederm® XC with Dr. Caren Exelbert Sadikman. Those who donate to Courage for Kids will be entered to win door prizes such as a Gelish, or Minx manicure the night of the event, and other fabulous prizes. At the event, women will be able to book and pre-pay for their “Liquid Lift” appointments with Dr. Sadikman and receive special savings on Botox® and Juvederm® XC.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00pm
WHERE:
Hela Spa and Salon
The Collection at Chevy Chase
5481 Wisconsin Avenue, Level 2
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Ph. (202) 333-4445
COST: A $20 donation to Courage for Kids is suggested at the door. Each $20 donation sponsors one homeless or at-risk child with a backpack filled with everything the child needs to start school – school supplies and books to read!
About Holli Thompson
Holli Thompson is a Certified Health and Nutrition Coach. She has trained at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City , accredited by SUNY Purchase College, and is also certified by Cornell University. Holli is a Raw Food Chef, has attended the Natural Gourmet Cooking School and is skilled in the art of healthy gourmet cooking. Before launching her own business, Holli worked as a top executive for peerless companies like Chanel Inc. and Tiffany & Co. Holli has served on the US President’s Committee for the Arts and Humanities, Special Task Force for Children at Risk, Board Member and Advisory Committee for the Mosby Heritage Area and has Chaired Events for the Virginia League of Conservation Voters. She is currently involved in hosting events for the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) in Namibia, and volunteers as an on camera correspondent for Less Cancer Organization. Learn more about Holli and her “Nutritional Style” and how she can help you find your own nutrition style, go to www.NutritionalStyle.com.
About George Worrell
George Worrell owns and operates GMW Enterprises LLC, an upscale creative styling company that encompasses fashion, events personalized services and the like. As a creative consultant, Mr. Worrell is recognized throughout D.C’s fashion and political circles, having hosted several events and styled for various socialites and politicos. In addition to the creative services he provides, Mr. Worrell makes guest appearances on local talk shows and radio programs as a fashion and style commentator. These opportunities have afforded him the ability to build a fan base, expand his network and continue to do his life’s work which is to educate and uplift the masses on styling from the inside out.
About Dr. Caren Exelbert Sadikman, MD
Caren is a native Washingtonian and physician who specializes in facial sculpting through Botox and fillers. Dr. Sadikman graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University in 1996, and from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2000. She trained at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, in internal medicine and physical rehabilitation. In 2004 and 2005, Dr. Sadikman completed a dermatology fellowship at the Washington Hospital Center, and subsequently trained in the use of lasers for hair removal, vein removal and facial rejuvenation, as well as in the administration of Botox and dermal fillers for facial wrinkling and laxity. Dr. Sadikman now exclusively focuses her time and studies on facial enhancement through Botox and fillers. She views aesthetic medicine as artistry and recognizes the importance of tailoring care to each person’s individual needs. A calligrapher and artist, Dr. Sadikman combines her keen eye and steady hand with her medical knowledge to improve people’s self-image and well-being.
About Sweet Tooth
Sweet Tooth was founded by sisters, Bharati Jain and Neerja Gursahaney. They have enjoyed baking, decorating and sharing their yummy treats with friends and family for years. They especially love making these miniature delights for others to enjoy, which is why we opened up Sweet Tooth. All of their cupcakes are homemade, and specially crafted just for their customers. They believe in using only the finest all natural ingredients, with no imitation flavors or preservatives. They cater to all size events and parties, and are proud to support their community by providing donations to local charities. Indulge your Sweet Tooth! www.sweettoothva.com
Courage for Kids
Courage for Kids is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, registered in Virginia as The Courage Cup. Our mission is to create, find, and support programs for at-risk urban youth that directly improve the health and well being of those children in the Mid-Atlantic region through financial support and volunteer commitment. Courage for Kids strives to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, their families, and our community…one need at a time.
In 2011, Courage for Kids is partnering with Bright Beginnings Child Development Center and CentroNia to sponsor all the children in Pre-K. Upon graduation, each at-risk child will receive a backpack filled with books and school supplies to take with them as they start Kindergarten. We are also working to supply Dr. Bear’s Closet at Children’s Hospital with books and toys to help boost the spirits of their young patients. A well-stocked Dr. Bear®’s Closet ensures that every patient has a gift for holidays, birthdays and most importantly, a little something to serve as a reward for their courage in fighting an illness.
