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Forever Young “A NEW YOU” MAKEOVER Winner!!!
By Gail Nicholson
Most of us have surfed past at least one of those TV makeover shows that audiences are finding so fascinating. You stop because there’s a guilty pleasure in watching someone trying to change their look or finding a semi-celebrity, like Chastity Bono running an impossible obstacle course on her optimistic way to losing 100 pounds. But, what if the subject was YOU?
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Our Winner! Helen Dinero
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The difference here is that we had health, not just pampering in mind, when we kicked off the Forever Young Makeover Contest back in November. We had many applicants and, now, after careful consideration, we have a winner!
Congratulations to Helen Dinero of Buffalo who, for over the next six months, will be treated to a full-blown makeover including a nutrition and fitness program customized for her by the Women’s Wellness Center of Western New York; a hair and makeup update and full-service beauty spa treatment at Corto’s; and a $500 shopping spree at The Jacqueline Shoppe.
I brought the good news to Helen last month — and she was delighted. Sadly, we had learned that Helen lost her husband in August after a long illness, so we were very glad to have her as our winner.
A regular Forever Young reader, Helen, who turns 70 this month, lives in the University area of Buffalo. She has six children, five in Buffalo; and one military son stationed in Nevada, a survivor of two tours of duty in Afganistan and Iraq. Her kids have given her hair salon visits on several Mother’s Days, but she has never experienced the joys of a spa. Helen has agreed to turn herself over to our team of professionals on her journey to total wellness!
Helen begins her six month makeover with Dr. David Kurss, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. of the Women’s Wellness Center in Williamsville. Dr. Kurss, along with his team of health professionals, will oversee the medical and nutritional elements of her makeover. Chuck Pelitera, M.S., C.S.C.S*D., owner of Buff Fitness Facility, which is part of the Wellness Center, will develop a fitness regime for Helen tailored to her desire and capabilities. Dr. Kurss will provide healthy eating ideas as well integrate Helen’s medical requirements into a six-month program maximizing health and overall well-being.
Season’s Day Spa at Corto’s is providing the beauty aspects of Helen’s makeover. Corto’s stylists will treat Helen to an updated hair color, cut and styling as well as a professional makeup application and personal skin care treatment that she will be able to easily incorporate into her everyday life. Helen will then be treated to the ultimate pampering: a European Spa Facial and Deluxe Manicure and Pedicure at Corto’s luxurious Season’s Day Spa.
As the finishing touch, The Jacqueline Shoppe will host Helen’s $500 shopping spree, as well as fresh advice on looking good at any age!
For the next six months, Forever Young and Channel 7’s AM and PM Buffalo will follow Helen’s progress. We’ll be talking to her, and our makeover partners, as they lead Helen towards total wellness and beauty; sharing ideas on how to be fit, healthy and fashionable. Forever Young hopes that our readers will follow along, finding new ideas and inspiration for their own New Year makeover.
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