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Tennis Legend Roscoe Tanner Set to Headline “Serve Challenge” Event on Saturday, November 11th

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The event will also launch an innovative community impact serve challenge off the court for selective participants and teams. Participants will be incentivized to formulate and implement local community impact campaigns as a form of community service where most effective and impactful individuals will be awarded prizes. All proceeds from the “Serve Challenge” will benefit Watering Seeds’ mission to inspire and improve lives, while preventing suicide.

With the help of Tanner, a former tennis great, the event promises to be one to remember. Tanner has won 16 singles titles and 13 doubles titles in the Association of Tennis Professional Tour. In 1977, he won his first Grand Slam at The Australian Open, and in 1979 was a runner-up at Wimbledon, where he lost in 5-sets to Bjorn Borg. For several years, he was the doubles partner of the legendary Arthur Ashe. In 1979 he received the “Fair Play Award” from the United Nations. And at the height of his career, Roscoe Tanner was ranked number four in the world. Nicknamed “The Rocket” in the 1970’s, Roscoe held the fastest serve record at 153 mph for more than 25 years, before it was broken by Andy Roddick at 155 mph in 2004. In 2005, he published a confessional book, “Double Fault”, which detailed his rise to the pinnacle of the tennis world, and some of his human failings. The “Serve Challenge” is part of Roscoe’s mission to give back.

“We are blessed to have Roscoe participating at this Veterans’ Day event,” said Mazzola. “He is a proven champion and leader, both on and off the court.”

Mazzola, a former NCAA DI tennis player, was inspired to start Watering Seeds in 2004 after seeing a Paralympic wheelchair tennis exhibition held at UCLA and created a platform to make sports to be more accessible to the disabled.  Since WSO’s inception in 2005, Mazzola and his team have successfully hosted and produced numerous outreach events and campaigns that include military family picnics at Walter Reed Medical Center, live broadcast television concert specials to boost Military morale, benefit comedy and magic shows at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, numerous celebrity charity pre-Super Bowl Galas in host cities, the Wheelchair Super Bowl featuring Veterans and NFL Alumni, as well as “Skills on Wheels” adaptive sports clinics, competitions, and exhibitions around the country.  

“We are committed as an organization to do all we can to provide education, equipment and training to those we serve,” said Mazzola. “The Serve Challenge event is a continuation of the work we do to generate support for our wounded veterans and challenged civilians.”

Currently, Mazzola helps to oversee the Fall Creek Tennis Academy in Humble, TX under his BAM! FiTennis coaching company, a high energy fusion of functional fitness and technical tennis training, that creates private and group programs with high quality instruction and hands-on training in a focused, fun, and productive learning environment. As a holistic high-performance coach with a mind, body, and spirit approach to wellness, he understands how to help others break through their limits to grow and maximize their full potential.
Serve Challenge Event At-a-Glance:Who: Tennis Professionals Roscoe Tanner and Brady Alan Mazzola What: Tennis Clinic , Skills Challenge and ceremony honoring Veterans’ When: 9am to Noon, Veterans Day; Saturday November 11 Where: Fall Creek Tennis Academy 7930 Fall Creek Bend Ct. Humble, Texas 77396Why: http://www.wateringseeds.org to support and learn more

Attention media producers, reporters, radio/TV, and podcast hosts. Tennis professionals Roscoe Tanner and Brady Alan Mazzola are available to be booked as guests on your news and sports programs and podcasts. To make coordinating easy and hassle-free contact Robb Leer at 612.701.0608  

About Watering Seeds Organization:Since its inception in 2005, WSO has been dedicated to empowering our youth, wounded warriors, and challenged civilians through adaptive sports, fitness, and wellness programs, as well as live entertainment events. WSO is widely recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense for providing Wounded Warrior Care as well as Entertainment for the Troops and their families to raise morale.  We have hosted and/or participated in numerous nationally recognized charitable events and public awareness campaigns that have been featured in network television segments along with other notable nonprofits. For more info and to learn more, please visit https://www.wateringseeds.org.

Media Contact

Robb Leer, Leer Communication & Consultants, 6127010608, [email protected]

SOURCE Watering Seeds Organization

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Third Annual Clark Shaw Memorial Prayer Walk Focuses on West Jackson Neighborhood

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The gathering was a great representation of the late Clark Shaw’s vision for the prayer walk. Jeri Traylor, a program manager with the Salvation Army, was dressed for a funeral that day but she was determined to attend. “I’ll walk and pray for as long as I can,” Traylor said. “I’m praying for the restoration of the family, for human decency, acceptance and equality. We all need to go to God and ask him to fix our problems.”

Traylor was also there in memory of Shaw. “There wasn’t anything we couldn’t call on him for that he wouldn’t offer to help,” she said. “The Old Country Store has been a place for people in recovery, and he would give people our info, so it’s an honor to be here.”

Another participant, Jennifer Holmes, brought her 6-year-old golden retriever, Teddy, who was a superstar to everyone he met on that day. “If we do good for others, it comes full circle,” she said. “We have to be willing to walk the walk and talk the talk.” Holmes was inspired to help connect residents with people who can help meet their needs.

Charlotte Todd Leonard and her friend, Susan Davidson, carried white banners with “Jesus” written in large colorful letters. Leonard, who makes the banners, swung the banner from left to right, chopping the air as she prayed for safety and for the families of the area. The flag caught the attention of the young children playing outside on Rainbow Cove. When Leonard and Davidson asked the elder members of the Reid and Smith families if they could pray for them, they were blessed by the families’ powerful testimony.

“When you know the Man who died on the cross, I have a reason to praise God,” said Wavier Reid, a mother of six. “In 2014, one of my sons was shot. He was an innocent bystander, and he survived because God had another plan. Then in 2016 another one of my sons was killed, and my daughter died in 2018. I thank God that I don’t look like what I’ve been through.”

Leonard and Davidson were touched by her story. “We stopped to pray for them, and they ministered to us,” Leonard said.

As Leonard and Davidson walked from Rainbow Cove, they joined Rev. Clarence Currie of New Day Ministries, whose booming voice echoed at the intersection of Greenfield Drive and Old Hickory Boulevard. “Thank God for those that are standing in the circle with me today. We pray for the businesses. We pray for every single household, for every child that attends Jackson–Madison County Schools — that they will not lack education or nutrition. We will leave no one out. We will pray for Roscoe the dog and Fluffy the cat,” Currie said.

The prayer walk culminated with a community cookout in Hartland’s apartment complex, with hamburgers, hotdogs, bounce houses and community resources being served to guests. The cookout was hosted by the Jackson Police Department. Members of the Jackson Fire Department also attended the community event.

Lue Murray said it was important to take part in the prayer walk. “I had to come out and be a part of the walk,” said Murray, who is a friend of Juanita Shaw, the widow of Clark Shaw. “Brooks is carrying on his father’s legacy. The Shaw family’s love for the community is genuine.”

Arlington Elementary counselors Aimee Evans and Judy LaFont spent time with their students at the prayer walk. “We love our kids, and we’re invested in them,” Evans said. “We’re not just in the school with them, but we also want to be a part of their lives.”

The prayer walk is named in honor of Clark Shaw, who died in November 2020 from COVID-19; it is part of the work to share his mission of praying for the city as a whole and bringing more people to Christ. Clark Shaw operated The Old Country Store, which was founded by his father, Brooks Shaw, in 1965, as a Southern-style buffet, gift and ice cream shoppe. The tourist destination that has fed and hosted millions of guests through the past six decades. Clark’s son, Brooks, is the third generation Shaw to run the business.

Open daily year-round (except for Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day), Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store includes the restaurant, Miss Anne’s Ice Cream Shoppe, Miss Juanita’s Gift Shop and the Dixie Café Takeout or Dine-In at 56 Casey Jones Lane in Jackson, Tennessee. Old Country Store will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025. Individuals may learn more by visiting instagram.com/caseyjonesvillage, facebook.com/oldcountrystore and caseyjones.com or calling 731-668-1223.

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Dawn Bramblett, Old Country Store, 731-608-7650, [email protected], caseyjones.com   

SOURCE Clark Shaw Memorial Prayer Walk



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Critical Thinking and Communications Specialist AmyK Hutchens Reveals the Secrets to Navigating Tough Conversations on Women Lead TV

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“As one of the only female CEOs of a renewable energy consultancy, I have struggled with gender, discrimination, and with being assertive, without damaging relationships,” remarked Kimberlee Centera. “I have attended several of AmyK’s remarkable presentations, and I am excited to learn more about the most effective conversation framework to influence and nurture productive behaviors and positive outcomes.”

Watch Kimberlee and AmyK live on Women Lead TV, Monday, October 16th at 11:00am Pacific Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QglLIi6rpSE

About Kimberlee Centera:
Kimberlee Centera, CEO,TerraPro Solutions is a renewable energy industry pioneer and the only female CEO of a privately held utility scale renewable energy consulting practice. An enthusiastic champion of women, she believes that diversity is essential in meeting the demands of the rapidly growing renewable sector. She encourages and mentors’ women from around the world, by offering them actionable skills that help them to achieve their goals. As a Women Lead TV host, she is committed to providing a platform for changemakers. For more information contact Annemarie Osborne 949-237-2906 [email protected] or visit http://www.terraprosolutions.com.

About AmyK Hutchens:
AmyK Hutchens is an international award-winning speaker, Amazon #1 bestselling author of the books, The Secrets Leaders Keep and GET IT!, and has over twenty years’ experience training, coaching and consulting with clients such as Whole Foods, iS CLINICAL, Starbucks Canada, Comerica Bank, UBS and hundreds more. AmyK founded the global Self-leadership platform She Gets It, received her M.S. from Johns Hopkins University, and has been a featured guest on numerous TV, radio & print networks including Bloomberg, Entrepreneur, USA Today, US News & World Report, NBC & ABC. She resides in San Diego where you’ll often find her, and her favorite human Scott, out and about searching for a tasty taco. For more information contact Courtney Lentz at 760-652-4030 [email protected] or visit https://shegetsit.com/

About TerraPro Solutions:
TerraPro Solutions is a leading renewable energy project development consultancy. The company has generated over 12 GWs in solar, wind, and energy storage. With a total financed value of over $6 billion, .TerraPro Solutions is the top development consultancy in the renewables market. TerraPro Solutions provides high-level expertise in the development and implementation of renewable energy projects including wind, solar and energy storage. From inception to transaction closing, we use our real-world knowledge to continually assess and mitigate risk, to ensure that all legal requirements and project milestones are met. For more information contact Annemarie Osborne 949-237-2906 [email protected] or visit http://www.terraprosolutions.com.

Media Contact
Annemarie Osborne, TerraPro Solutions, 949.237.2906, [email protected], https://terraprosolutions.com/
Courtney Lentz, She Gets It, 760-652-4030, [email protected], https://www.shegetsit.com/

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Author Shares Faith-Filled Stories of Her Jewish Grandparents

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“I felt compelled to share the story of my grandparent’s life, because I found it extremely inspiring,” said Leigh. “My grandfather passed away when my father was in his 20s and my grandmother passed away when I was a very small child, but I have the stories of them both that were passed down to us over time.”

Leigh begins her story in Seville, Spain, during the late 15th century, when her ancestors left because of persecution during the Spanish Inquisition. She follows them to Constantinople and then, finally, to Seattle. Here, she documents her grandparents’ efforts as they try to make ends meet, while raising their children to be strong and resourceful, and dedicated to their Jewish faith.

“My strongest talent is storytelling, and I love sharing stories from life, involving overcoming great challenges,” said Leigh. “It is my prayer that my writing endeavors will encourage all who read them to trust in a God who is powerful, faithful and good.”

“Jacob and Faye a Grandparents Story: Inspired by True Events”
By Daphne Leigh
ISBN: 9781973635062 (softcover); 9781973635055 (electronic)
Available at WestBow Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author
Daphne Leigh lives in Lynnwood, Wash., and is active in her community, in her church and with her family. She enjoys spending time with her eight great-nieces and nephews, ages ranging from 8 years to 5 months. To learn more, please visit http://www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/781064-Jacob-and-Faye-A-Grandparents-Story 

Media Contact

Ziggy Goldfarb, LAVIDGE, 4803067065, [email protected] 

SOURCE Daphne Leigh

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International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Approves $5M in Emergency Humanitarian Aid for Distribution Throughout Israel Following Devastating Hamas Attacks

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Israel’s largest provider of humanitarian aid prepares for influx of needs as Israel declares war on terrorist group JERUSALEM, Oct. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In the hours following the massive and vicious attacks by Hamas terrorists on southern Israel in the early hours of Saturday morning…

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因发现氯胺酮的抗抑郁功效，耶鲁大学医学院的专家荣膺国际心理医学奖

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康涅狄格州纽黑文, 2023年10月8日 /美通社/ — 耶鲁大学医学院精神病学系主任、医学博士 John H. Krystal 荣膺美国国家医学院（NAM）颁发的 2023 年 Rhoda and Bernard 国际心理医学奖。 这一殊荣由 Krystal 与同事 Dennis Charney（医学博士）和 Husseini Manji（医学博士）共享。能够获得这一殊荣，是因为三人发现了氯胺酮的快速抗抑郁效果，并确认了其对难治性抑郁症的疗效。 正是基于这一发现，艾司氯胺酮成为了 50 多年来美国食品和药物管理局（FDA）批准的首款具有新机制的抗抑郁药物。…

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耶魯大學醫學院專家因發現氯胺酮抗抑鬱劑而獲頒國際心理健康獎

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康乃狄格州紐希雲 2023年10月7日 /美通社/ — 耶魯大學醫學院精神科部主席 John H. Krystal 醫學博士，獲美國國家醫學院（National Academy of Medicine，簡稱 NAM）頒發 2023 年 Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health （國際心理健康獎）。 Krystal 將與其同事 Dennis Charney 醫學博士及 Husseini Manji…

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Shine Global Announces ‘Name Me Lawand’ As Winner of 2nd Annual Children’s Resilience in Film Awards

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“It is our true honor and pleasure to award Name Me Lawand the winner of this year’s Children’s Resilience in Film Awards,” said Susan MacLaury, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Shine Global. “The film exemplifies our mission – it gives a voice to the people who need it most and still manages to tell stories of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. We thank all of our finalists, and filmmakers telling important stories around the world, for their continued hard work.”

Name Me Lawand was awarded the grand prize of $15,000 at the Children’s Resilience in Film Awards ceremony on October 3, 2023, at Paramount Pictures, where filmmakers, industry professionals, and children’s rights advocates gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievements of all of the film finalists. The film was selected by a jury panel including Anita Chandra (Vice President and Director of RAND Social and Economic Well-Being and a Senior Policy Researcher at the RAND Corporation with a focus on childhood development), Tyler Coates (Awards Editor at The Hollywood Reporter), Jill Burkhart (VP of Unscripted Programming for MGM+), Greg Sorvig (Artistic Director for Heartland Film), and Brian Walker (CEO of Picture Motion).

“This award is for Lawand, for his bravery, his determination in getting his message out to the world. His message is a beautiful one – which guided the entire filmmaking process,” said Director Edward Lovelace in a written acceptance speech read by cinematographer Lol Crawley. “We as filmmakers have learned so much just by watching and listening to these young people who seem to have a wisdom on how to live, about how our planet should be. We need to all listen to the voices of tomorrow to stop us from growing old and unwise.”

The Short Film Prize winner, Ayenda, Directed by Marie Margolius (2023, United States, Portugal, Afghanistan) was previously announced at the Indy Shorts International Film Festival in June in partnership with Heartland Film with a $2,500 prize and the trophy was presented during the ceremony. The short documentary follows members of the Under-18 Afghan National Women’s Football Team as they attempt a daring evacuation from their homeland after the fall of their country to the Taliban.

This year’s nominees represented a diverse range of powerful stories from around the world, showcasing resilience in various forms. Through the lens of these films, audiences witness the inspiring spirit of children as they overcome obstacles, navigate through personal hardships, and inspire others through their achievements. In addition to Name Me Lawand, other finalists included Aurora’s Sunrise – Directed by Inna Sahakyan (2022, Armenia, Germany, Lithuania); Bigman – Directed by Camiel Schouwenaar (2022, The Netherlands, Germany); Children of Las Brisas – Directed by Marianela Maldonado (2022, Venezuela); and The Ordinaries – Directed by Sophie Linnenbaum (2022, Germany). The three other short film finalists were Barricade Directed by Alice Johannessen (2023, UK); Lunchbox directed by Anne Hu (2022, USA); and Translators Directed by Rudy Valdez (2023, USA).

In addition to the winning films, Shine Global highlighted three honorees making a difference: Margie Cohn, President of DreamWorks Animation, as the Titan Honoree, Former NFL Player and Founder and CEO of Project Transition Marcellus Wiley as the Children’s Champion Honoree, and Graceyn Hollingsworth, the voice of Gracie on Gracie’s Corner, as the Youth Activist Honoree. In her acceptance speech, Margie Cohn said, “I am beyond honored to be here tonight, being celebrated, especially considering the great work we have just seen and considering the great work that Shine Global does in turning a much-needed spotlight on underserved and at risk, but resilient kids all over the world.”

The winning film, Name Me Lawand, was also awarded the ReelAbilities Accessibility Award as part of the partnership between Shine Global and ReelAbilities Film Festival, the nation’s premier festival dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. The award includes the production of audio descriptions and captions for the film, and an invitation for the filmmakers to present the film in person in New York at the 16th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival as well as the affiliate festivals program to screen around the world.

You can see images from the event here: https://bit.ly/3LMF8u2. For more information about Shine Global and the Children’s Resilience in Film Awards, please visit shineglobal.org.

ABOUT SHINE GLOBAL

Shine Global is a non-profit media company producing inspiring films and compelling content about children and their families. Through tailored distribution and outreach, Shine Global connects with its audiences in communities, classrooms, museums, and on Capitol Hill as part of a powerful engagement campaign to encourage social change. Since its founding in 2005, Shine Global films have won more than 100 major awards, including an Academy Award® for Best Documentary Short Subject for Inocente and an Academy Award®-nomination and two Emmys® for War/Dance. Recent films include the documentary-animation hybrid Liyana, the hit documentary The Eagle Huntress, Through Our Eyes: Homefront which is available on HBOMax, and Home Is Somewhere Else which is currently in festivals.

ABOUT SHINE GLOBAL’S CHILDREN’S RESILIENCE IN FILM AWARDS

This annual event recognizes and celebrates the films and filmmakers that highlight the resilience and strength of children in the face of adversity. The awards are open to films of any genre that showcase children overcoming challenges, such as poverty, violence, illness, and discrimination, and demonstrate their resilience, courage, and determination.

Media Contact
SHINE GLOBAL, SHINE GLOBAL, 1 5085070909, shineglobal@dkcnews.com

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Experience Mega Spooky Season Family Fun at Candified in Belmont Shore, CA

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This Halloween season, Candified invites families to dive into a spooky, festive journey amidst a candy wonderland!

BELMONT SHORE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — This Halloween season, Candified invites families to dive into a spooky, festive journey amidst a candy wonderland! From October 3rd through Dia de los Muertos on November 2nd, Candified introduces its Halloween-themed Creation Stations and activities. Revel in candy, costume parties, and endless creativity within a whimsical, immersive environment, all set to your favorite spooky music playlist.

Halloween-Themed Creation Stations Await!

Both children and adults can indulge in an hour of spellbinding fun with a range of themed activities:

  • Goblin Goo Slime: Craft two custom spooky slimes, enhanced with ghoulish charms, scents, and glitter.
  • Spooky Bakers Cookie Decorating: Design enchanting cookies, including ghosts, eyeballs, pumpkins, and skeletal sugar skulls, using delightful toppings.
  • Creepy Crawly Gummy Chocolate Cookie Pizzas: Craft cookie pizzas starring eerie gummies or sumptuous s’mores on a Nutella & chocolate base.
  • Haunted Kebobs: Assemble Halloween themed kebobs, ending with a mesmerizing candy arrangement.
  • Design a Trick or Treat DIY Tote Bag: Personalize tote bags with imaginative designs, including glow-in-the-dark paints.
  • The Pumpkin Parlor: Unleash creativity by decorating pumpkins with paint, glitter, stickers, gems, and more.

Access the entire Crafty Studio Creation Stations for $29 each. Reserve your group’s slot at www.itscandified.com/create.

Friday Night Halloween Glow Parties

Starting Friday, October 6, 2023, illuminate your Fridays with glowing festivities. From 6:30-8:30 PM young spooksters (minimum age is 6) and tween goblins can wave goodbye to their parents and come in and enjoy pizza, beverages, a Creation Station activity, and glow-in-the-dark cotton candy. Glow parties will take place on October 6, October 13, October 20, and October 27. Space is limited so parents/guardians must reserve in advance. All details can be found online at www.itscandified.com with sign-ups starting on October 3rd.

Our Candyologists ensure safe fun, allowing parents a relaxed evening on 2nd street. Cost is $49 per ghost/goblin. A signed waiver and contact details are required.

Celebrate Halloween with Candified’s Spooktacular Costume Showcase!

This Halloween (and pre-Halloween weekend) guests can step into Candified for a hauntingly delightful experience that lasts until the witching hour at 9pm! From 4-6pm, the store transforms into a haven for trick or treaters, offering sweet surprises at every corner. Guests can make their way to our photo BOOth, which turns into a whimsical photo station. With someone on-site capturing all the fun, every guest in costume can strike their most enchanting (or eerie!) pose and post to our Instagram @itscandified to be entered into our showcase to win prizes.

Outfits will be admired for their originality, craftsmanship, and the sheer emotion they evoke, be it joy or a delightful fright. Stand out and you might just snag one of our exciting rewards:

  • Top Look: Four coupons to dive into Candified’s magical Creation Stations.
  • Runner-Up: Receive two coupons for immersive Creation Stations.
  • Honorable Mention: A $25 Candified gift card.

Do not let your furry pals miss out! Bring your costumed pups to Candified where every four-legged friend is treated to organic goodies. Plus, our favorite doggie look of the day will trot away with an exclusive Candified dog collar.

Winners will be announced on November 3rd on our Instagram @itscandified. Do not miss this world of playful phantoms and sweet spectacles. This Halloween, Candified is the place to be!

About Candified

Nestled in Belmont Shore, CA, Candified is an interactive candy wonderland that is as sweet as it is enchanting. From unique Creation Stations in our creative studio to thematic photo ops, to our amazing selection of nostalgic, bulk, and popular candies and candy inspired merchandise, every corner of Candified will surprise and delight. Beyond the candies and treats, it is the essence of Outrageous Moments of Joy that truly defines the Candified experience. Whether you are shopping, creating, or celebrating, Candified curate’s memories filled with fun, laughter, and a sprinkle of magic. Follow us on Instagram @itscandified or visit www.itscandified.com to book a Creation Station, birthday party, private event, or book our Fun Food Catering.

Press Contact:

Amazing Amy & The Candy Queen

Phone: (310) 254-6407

Email: [email protected]

Media Contact

Amazing Amy & The Candy Queen, Candified, 1 3102546407, [email protected], www.itscandified.com

SOURCE Candified