Chicago, Ill. – September 22, 2009 – Peace Journey (non-profit 501c3) and Juvenesse Spa successfully launched EcoChallenge2020 Peace Journey Brazil 2010 and the PeaceSpa product line on Monday, September 21, 2009 5:30-8:30pm to commence The United Nations International Day of Peace. Money and awareness was raised while guests got to witness peace songs performed by children using rainstick props, drums, expressive dance moves and special sound effects adding a rainforest tone to the event.

The event took place at our own Juvenesse Spa located at 520 West Erie and highlights included a live musical performance from the children of Mark T. Skinner Classical School, Spanish guitarist Fernandez and spoken word performance from J.WGCI’s J.L. Kirkwood titled “Peace Journey.”  The program also included speeches from nutritionist Jessica Marie from CHEW Chicago, Executive Sous Chef and Rooftop Gardener David Dworshak from Carnivale, andSlivia Barretto from Faz Brazil Farms. Special guests included Alderman Robert  Fiornetti, Audrey Muslimentafrom the African Consulate, philanthropist Jonny Imerman from Imerman Angels, Mark Carter from Networking for A Cause, Skinner Principal Deborah Clark, Patrick Snyder from Steve Kaplan Live, Debra Potter from CityExplore.tv , Taissa Magnius from World Cuisine  and Theresa Carter from The Local Tourist and NBC Chicago Street Team.  Guests mingleD with philanthropists and nutritionists while enjoying organic wines, healthy food from Carnivale, chocolate-covered strawberries from The Melting Pot, specialty Peace Journey jewelry from Chic Gems and numerous raffle prizes from sponsors.



                                            
Photography by: Seth Kammueller