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Mothers Against Gang Violence Charity Benefit
Hosted by Florence & Serge Azria

For you, who are familiar with this blog, my involvement with child education is no secret, so when I was asked to join councilwomen in their crusade to prevent our youth from joining gangs and to make Los Angeles a safer place, I felt it was my duty as a mother to jump on board.

On Wednesday August 13, we launched  the campaign for "Mothers Against Gang 
Violence."

                
Who:  Mayor Antonio Villarigosa, Keisha Whittaker, Max & Lubov Azria, City Council members Janice Han, Jan Perry, Wendy Greuel, Judy Tenuta (Comedienne), Sterling Beaumon (Lost, Mostly Ghostly), Daniel Maltzman (Contemporary Artist), Johnny Wimbrey

What: Charity Benefit for Mothers Against Gang Violence
 
Where: The Azria Residence
             
                 Beverly Hills, CA 90210
                         
LOS ANGELES- On Wednesday August 13th, Florence (The Shoe Goddess Network) and her husband Serge Azria (Joie, Current Elliott) hosted a private charity benefit for Mothers Against Gang Violence at their Beverly Hills Home. The MAGV measure stands to benefit programs such as LA’s Best, A Placed Called Home, and many other organizations that help give at-risk youth a place to learn skills that will help them lead productive lives and partake in recreational activities in a safe environment. The evening feted prominent members of the community including Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villarigosa, Forest & Keisha Whittaker, Max & Lubov Azria, Carla Sanger and City Councilwomen Janice Hahn, Wendy Greuel and Jan Perry. Jewelry designer Monique Pean created a one of kind MAGV signature bracelet that was featured in a silent auction during the evening. The piece, constructed of 18-carat recycled gold and will depict mothers and children holding hands and while abstractly portraying two people joined together by an asymmetrical conflict and devastation free diamond.

 
Florence Azria and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

Keisha Whitaker and Florence Azria

 Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Councilwomen Wendy Greuer, Janice Hahn, Jan Perry, Florence and Serge Azria

 Actor Sterling Beaumon

Keisha Whitaker wearing the Monique Pean bracelet for MAGV

Lubov Azria and Florence Azria

Melanie Maggio with the FN Shoe Contest judges.

After a series of six challenges over the last six months, the remaining two contestants, Ryan Baker and Melanie Maggio, duked it out for the first ever FN Shoe Star title. The final challenge named Melanie Maggio America’s next great shoe designer and first ever FN Shoe Star.