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Models who are also community leaders rocked the runway at LittleBig GlamSlam, a fashion show at Bahia Mar benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward. Models competed for

the titles of Woman on the Verge, scooped up by Diana Hanford of Pierson Grant Public Relations, and Man on the Edge, snagged by Derek Cooper of Comcast. Little Brothers and Sisters ages seven to 17 walked with adult models.

Members of the youth dance troupe Heroes of Hip Hop gave an energizing performance, and WPLG Local 10 reporter Kristi Krueger was master of ceremonies. Traci Miller of Miller Construction and Cindy Schutt, principal of Cindy Schutt PR, chaired the event that earned $67,000.

Angels for Angels

Never heard of Angelman Syndrome? Neither had Coral Springs residents Eslin and Matt Guice, until their infant daughter Gianna was diagnosed with the rare neurological disorder that causes intellectual disabilities and problems with motor coordination. Eslin and her sister, Erin Cain, chaired Angels for Angels, a beautifully done gala at the W Hotel, to raise awareness.

A saxophone crooned during cocktails while servers passed hors d’oeuvres, and at dinner, Dr. Ed Weeber, a pioneer in Angelman Syndrome

Yvette Martinez, Lilia Ciciolla and Elaine Vasquez at the kickoff party for Hispanic Women of Distinction. (Jana Danger)

Will Spencer, ArtServe CEO Jaye Abbate, Skeet Jernigan, Larry Danielle, Jeff Lowe and Cathy Danielle at RedEye. (Jana Danger)

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LittleBig GlamSlam models rock the runway for kids

Marlene Caridad, Richard Camino, Myra Camino, Little Sister Saleen, Jennifer Sierra and Kyshana Guzman at LittleBig GlamSlam. (Kara Starzyk)

research, spoke about his promising work. The party raised $130,000 for the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST).

Leading Latinas

Latina community leaders gathered at the Signature Grand for a cocktail party celebrating past Hispanic Women of Distinction honorees and kicking off festivities for this year’s charity lunch-eon. The alumnae gathering hosted by Arlene Pecora, owner of the Signature Grand, featured

Liza Erazo, Patti Good, Jannette Montalvo and Evie Hernandez at the kickoff party for Hispanic Women of Distinction) (Jana Danger)

Dr. Ed Weeber and Paula Evans with Eslin and Matt Guice at Angels for Angels. (Jana Danger)

cocktails and a tasty buffet.

Each year, the luncheon that follows draws hundreds of guests as it honors Latina leaders and raises funds for Light of the World Clinic, which provides free medical care for

those in need. Hosts were Robert Bard, Latina Style magazine; Lori Chevy, Bank of America; Yvette Martinez, AARP; and Jorge Jaimes, Signature Grand.

RedEye Beyond

Hordes of scary undead attacking from dark dungeons thrilled guests who ventured into Soul Keeper, a virtual reality experience that was among the highlights at RedEye Goes Beyond at ArtServe.

Creative works on

Don and Susan Grant with Kristi Krueger and Todd Templin at the Angels for Angels gala. (Serendipity Photography)

display at the annual exhibit included paintings, photography, dance, spoken word and film from 123 artists. Costumed killer robots roaming among the 1,200 guests added to the fun. RedEye raised about $20,000 for at-risk youth.

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Little Brother Chase and Big Brother Rajeev Nasta at LittleBig GlamSlam. (Kara Starzyk)

Ina Lee and Eris Sandler at RedEye at Art Serve. (Jana Danger)