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JUNE 2019 PUBLISHER

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Caroline Barnhill, Lauren Burns, Christina Minnish

The Gentlemen's Issue

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Catherine Nguyen, Hans Rosemond, Danielle Smith

OK, GENTLEMEN. You’ve waited patiently for your turn. Last month, we brought you our Ladies issue—it is ladies first, after all—and this month, we present our “Gents” issue, celebrating all things masculine.

Of course, there’s Father’s Day on June 16—see our "Man Cave Must-Haves for Dad" on page 30—but there are so many more reasons why it’s great to be a guy this month. With the summer season underway, the long, sunny days can be filled with backyard cookouts, baseball games, camping trips, fishing excursions and so much more. To gather information for this issue, we looked to the experts: the men of Cary! You might even recognize a few faces.

Looking for a local hot spot for Father's Day? Check out Annelore's Bakery for authentic German treats. And for the more artistic man, read all about Ratatat Tats and how Emily Page and her husband, Sebastian, are changing the local tattoo studio scene.

Gents, crack open a cold one because this month is all about you!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2019

FEATURES 12 Style and Structure Early ‘90s Home Finds Old-World Charm

17 Annelore’s German Bakery Authenticity is in the Family-Owned Recipes

20 Best in the Business The Triangle’s Top Leaders Share Wisdom, Strategy and Their Favorite Spot for a Great Cocktail

34 Finding Their Voice The Triangle Aphasia Project Unlimited Helps Triangle Residents and Their

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CARY’S SUMMER 2019 PROGRAM GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE The Town of Cary’s Summer 2019 program guide is available online and at Cary Town Hall, Town community centers, libraries in Cary and the Cary Chamber of Commerce. New programming includes Chinese calligraphy; Bollywood dance; ukulele and guitar instruction for young beginners; cultural culinary for teens; boot camp for adults; prenatal and postnatal yoga; Sk8-Cary wakeboarding day trips; and specialty camps focused on chess, writing, storytelling and science.

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STYLE AND STRUCTURE

EARLY ‘90S HOME FINDS OLD-WORLD CHARM

ARTICLE CAROLINE BARNHILL | PHOTOGRAPHY ANGELA WILLIAMS

RENOVATE & REFINE

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WHEN JASON AND SUMMER YOUNG MOVED INTO THEIR 3,200-SQUARE-FOOT HOME IN THE GREYSTONE AREA OF NORTH RALEIGH LAST APRIL, THEY KNEW THEY NEEDED HELP BRINGING IT UP TO DATE WHILE KEEPING ITS UNIQUE EUROPEAN CHARM. They enlisted the help of local designer Michael Strauss of The Design Haus to redesign the home’s grand foyer, living room and dining room.

As a young couple who enjoys hosting, the Youngs' top priority was reworking the living room to provide a space to entertain family and friends.

Michael chose a palette of cool grays, charcoals and neutrals while incorporating some reclaimed wood details throughout the occasional tables and wall sconces. A Greek key pattern rug perfectly ties everything together. The outdated fireplace with its tile inset hearth was replaced with a classic gray and white marble herringbone surround and slab hearth. The revised clean lines of the fireplace mantel complete the look.

Michael then moved to the two-story foyer, which was without much detail except for the existing arched doorways.

“I wanted the space to feel more intimate. We incorporated floor-to-ceiling shadow box molding which paid tribute to the architecture of the home and its traditional nature and added a new, more sizeable light fixture to help fill the space,” Michael says. “We wanted to update the space while still making it look like it could have always been there by matching the architecture of the home.”

The process was seamless, Summer says.

“We didn’t have any preconceived notions of what we wanted,” she says. “Michael really guided us through the process by quickly picking up on our style while also pushing us to go outside of our comfort zone.”

Like, for instance, recommending a palette of magenta, blush and dusty rose with a floral-andlace-inspired wallpaper in the dining room. But for Michael, it was a risk he was willing to take.

“I’m designing for two accountants, people who often think in black and white and ones and zeros. But the Youngs wanted something different for the dining room, and I went for it,” Michael says. “It paid off, and they loved the concept. But I also made sure to balance the feminine details by incorporating rich wood tones, metallic finishes and other natural elements in the space.”

Michael says he enjoyed sourcing the majority of the furniture in the dining and living rooms from U.S. companies—from the upholstered dining chairs from Hickory, North Carolina, to the solid oak table and chairs from a small Amish community. Large framed canvases were custom-made by California-based artists, and custom draperies were created by North Carolina artisans.

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around the world. Each piece is rich in history,” Michael says. “And the end result, when it’s all tied together, is stunning.”

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HOT SPOT

Annelore's German Bakery AUTHENTICITY IS IN THE FAMILY-OWNED RECIPES ARTICLE CHRISTINA MINNISH PHOTOGRAPHY BLISSMORE PHOTOGRAPHY

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UNABASHEDLY LOYAL TO THEIR GERMAN ROOTS WHEN IT COMES TO HOW THEY OPERATE THEIR BELOVED CARY-BASED BAKERY. “We are European,” Norbert says. “We are fiercely anchored in tradition.”

It’s no surprise since both grew up in Germany, finishing their education before moving to New York and then to North Carolina. Annelore’s family has a brewery and restaurant near Ulm, Germany, that dates back to 1665.

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“We firmly believe that life experience like Annelore has had in practice in a trade that is learned from childhood on is more powerful than a formal education,” Norbert says. “Annelore has been

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baking and cooking all of her life.”

For the past 12 years, people in the Triangle and beyond have been able to experience the rich tradition behind some of the Gstattenbauers' signature products. The two started out with a small table at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh in 2007 before expanding to other local markets and eventually opening the doors to their shop in Cary on Dec. 14, 2017.

Norbert purposefully designed the shop with clean lines, classic materials

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and classic color combinations with minimal accentuations like the red floor tiles. The stone facade and arched windows combined with the understated elegance of the interior offers customers a European ambiance.

Additionally, the shop is designed so customers can see the bakers at work creating everything from scratch and making for the royals in 19th-century Germany. Customers can smell the baked goods, see them on display and watch them being made by hand.

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between the products and the design of the shop. Their bakery is a hybrid of breads and pastries. They have German breads; authentic Munich Oktoberfest pretzels and brotchen; and cakes, tortes, cookies and other items.

“The recipes of many of our products are ancestral, coming from our parents and grandparents,” Norbert says. “We don’t modify those recipes. Our business is an artisan bakery that stands on three pillars. One is top quality. The second one is authenticity and then uniqueness.”

To request more information or schedule an appointment, email us at info@crhilldesigngroup.com or call us at (919) 212-3326. www.crhilldesigngroup.com

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THE TRIANGLE’S TOP LEADERS SHARE WISDOM, STRATEGY AND THEIR FAVORITE SPOT FOR A GREAT COCKTAIL

Best in the Business ARTICLE CAROLINE BARNHILL | PHOTOGRAPHY HANS ROSEMOND PHOTOGRAPHED AT THE MAYTON INN

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S c o t t C r a w f o r d C h ef a n d O w n er , C r aw fo r d Ho s pi ta l i t y Scott Crawford, a five-time James Beard Foundation semifinalist, is chef and owner of

located in this region and surrounded by a really friendly and sophisticated audience.

Crawford Hospitality group, which includes the award-winning Crawford and Son as well

WHAT CHANGES HAVE YOU SEEN IN CARY

as two new restaurants in development. Jolie,

OVER THE LAST DECADE?

a French bistro, will soon open in Raleigh,

Cary has always been charming, but in the past

and his next project, Crawford Brothers

few years, it's grown up a lot and is becoming a desti-

Steakhouse, is set to open in 2020 at Cary’s

nation. My family and I have enjoyed how downtown

Fenton development.

has grown and is home to some excellent locally owned restaurants like La Farm Bakery, Postmaster,

WHAT DREW YOU TO CARY AS A PLACE TO

Pizzeria Faulisi and Big Dom’s Bagel Shop.

EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS? When I learned about the opportunity to open at Fenton, I jumped at the chance. It’s one

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN CARY FOR A POWER LUNCH?

of the most exciting projects in North Carolina,

Pizzeria Faulisi is really special little pizzeria

and Cary is such an ideal place for it—centrally

owned by a young family that just pours their heart and soul into every dish.

J o h n F o r d Ch ef a n d O w n er , For d s Fluen t N ’ Food John Ford

Chef and Owner, Fords Fluent N’ Food John Ford opened catering company Fords Fluent N’ Food in 2017. He has worked at

seem to bring more modern growth and expansion to the community.

top restaurants including Pop’s Trattoria in Durham, Print Works Bistro of the AAA Four

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN CARY

Diamond Proximity Hotel in Greensboro and

FOR HAPPY HOUR?

Cameron Bar and Grill in Raleigh. John is a fierce proponent of respecting locally sourced products

Bond Brothers for great local beer and SideBar for authentic craft cocktails.

and is determined to treat all components with the same care and diligence.

HOW CAN THE TOWN CONTINUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS GROWTH?

HOW HAS DOWNTOWN CARY'S

Using local and supporting small businesses will

REVITALIZATION EFFORTS IMPACTED

help take Cary into the future. We are a smaller, hus-

LOCAL BUSINESSES?

band-and-wife-owned boutique caterer, and we rely

Downtown Cary is becoming a really influential place. All the growth and changes to the area

on the support of our community to continue to grow and offer the highest level of quality.

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BEST IN THE BUSINESS (CON TI N U ED)

C h a r l e s g a d d y C o -Fo u n d er , G lo b a l D ata C o n s o r t iu m Charles Gaddy is a North Carolina native

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES

and business professional who has been in the

FOR COMPANIES LOOKING TO CALL CARY

technology and data industry for more than 20

HOME AS OPPOSED TO RTP OR RALEIGH?

years. As the technical co-founder of Global Data

The classics are still true: great schools, cost

Consortium, Charles focuses on global electronic

of living, reasonable housing costs—as well as

identity verification solutions and product strat-

proximity to RTP and Raleigh make it advanta-

egy for the company’s Worldview cloud platform.

geous to consider Cary.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE CURRENT

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN CARY

BUSINESS CLIMATE IN CARY?

FOR A POWER LUNCH?

Cary is benefiting from the rapid growth and

We are a global company, and my co-founder

expansion of the Triangle and is a hot spot for

and I travel a good bit and are quite fond of Korean

corporate expansion —but also from what I per-

food. The occasional power lunch at The Golden

ceive to be a growth in small business in areas

Pig is on the list because the bulgogi is quite good.

like downtown Cary, which are becoming revitalized destinations for dining and entertainment.

WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’D GIVE TO A BUSINESS OWNER? “The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword.” –Game of Thrones

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WHAT DREW YOU TO THE AREA?

retirement income to the business owner.

I moved from Wilmington because I wanted to live in a bigger city with more things to do, more

WHAT’S ONE WORD YOU’D USE TO

diversity and where I could help more people

DESCRIBE CARY?

transitioning into retirement.

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Class

L i o n e l V a t i n e t O w n er a n d M a s t er B a k er , L a Fa r m B a k er y Lionel Vatinet, recognized by the James Beard Foundation as a semifinalist for "Outstanding

Downtown Cary is bustling with people enjoying the new and existing establishments.

Baker" in 2015, has been one of the foremost forces in American artisanal bread baking for

WHAT CHANGES HAVE YOU SEEN IN

25 years. He has traveled the world teaching as

CARY OVER THE PAST DECADE?

a consultant to well-known bread brands before opening La Farm Bakery in Cary in 1999.

Cary had a vision to grow, and it has—with both businesses and residents who call Cary home. The influx of different cultures has made

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE CURRENT

it a wonderful melting pot.

BUSINESS CLIMATE IN CARY? Busy and growing. It is wonderful to see so many people choosing Cary to build their businesses.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN CARY FOR HAPPY HOUR? Bond Brothers Brewery

M i c h a e l S t r a u s s Pr in c ipa l Des ign er , T h e D es ign H a u s Accredited designer Michael Strauss has been featured in numerous trade publications and on

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT WORKING WITH CLIENTS IN THE CARY AREA?

television networks. Michael gathers inspiration

Since Cary is such a melting pot of people from

from various aspects throughout the design

around the country, I enjoy meeting new people

industry. Seamlessly transitioning from stage

and learning about their likes and dislikes for each

design to interior design came by honing design

design project. Cary offers a great assortment of

skills in New York City. This has enabled him to

new construction and existing older homes, so

develop and finesse his design style to bring cli-

designing in each type is always fascinating.

ents his trademark look.

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A BUSINESS OWNER? Never be afraid of knowing who you are as a

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ness is about building relationships.

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REALTY REPORT

ORIGINAL PRICE

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BDRMS

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Cameron Pond

$674,900

$660,000

98%

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Cameron Pond

$695,000

$680,000

98%

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4.5

Lochmere

$695,000

$686,000

99%

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3

MacGregor Downs

$750,000

$718,500

96%

36

4

3.5

MacGregor West

$747,500

$720,000

96%

7

4

4

MacGregor Downs

$799,900

$725,000

91%

233

3

3.5

MacGregor Downs

$775,000

$760,000

98%

11

3

3.5

MacGregor Downs

$800,000

$792,000

99%

279

3

3.5

Cameron Pond

$799,999

$792,500

99%

14

6

5

MacGregor West

$899,000

$875,000

97%

126

6

6.5

Cary Park

$989,000

$974,000

98%

25

5

6

Renaissance at Regency

$1,100,000

$1,065,000

97%

70

4

7

Preston

$1,075,000

$1,075,000

100%

27

5

4.5

Cary Park

$1,295,000

$1,260,000

97%

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

“PEOPLE GET TATTOOS FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF REASONS, BUT I REALLY LOVE THE ONES WHERE PEOPLE ARE DOING SOMETHING TO HELP THEMSELVES FEEL BETTER.”

RATATAT TATS TATTOO & PERMANENT MAKEUP STUDIO THE ART BEHIND THE STUDIO ARTICLE CHRISTINA MINNISH | PHOTOGRAPHY BLISSMORE PHOTOGRAPHY

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FOR EMILY PAGE, TATTOOING IS A WAY TO EXPRESS HERSELF AND HELP OTHERS THROUGH ART. “I spent my early years in a VW camper,” Emily says. “So, there wasn’t really a TV around a lot, but lots of art supplies were.”

Emily started painting and drawing, majored in visual art in college at Wake Forest University, and spent time teaching art. She wanted to try creating art as a tattoo artist but had heard horror stories about the apprentice process. By happenstance, her husband, Sebastian, had been getting tattoos for years by Julio DeLeon, a talented artist who was unhappy in the shop where he was working.

“This situation just fell in our laps,” Emily says. “We were looking for the next venture, and we saw an opportunity to shape it the way we wanted to, to make things different than other tattoo shops, take the attitude out of it.”

Emily learned from Julio as she and Sebastian opened up Ratatat Tats Tattoo & Permanent Makeup Studio in Cary in February 2018. Sebastian manages the business and the front desk.

Ratatats isn’t how you would imagine a typical tattoo shop. The walls are adorned with Emily’s artwork, and the ceiling boasts hundreds of paper butterflies descending in various colors, sizes and designs. There’s a tree made of styrofoam with leaves transforming into butterflies.

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An

unexpected

custom-made

reclaimed wood wall with an

GAME TABLES/ DART BOARD

attached dartboard and wood-

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framed chalkboard for keeping score is a great idea. Pair this with a multi-functional bar cart on wheels for storing darts and other items in addition to your cocktail ware.

COMFORTABLE SEATING

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A sectional sofa is the perfect spot for relaxing and watching sports with friends.

Storing bar ware is easy when you include a cabinet. The mesh mixed with

BAR STORAGE

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metal allows you to see what’s behind the cabinet to serve your guests. A creative way to store wine is to display your favorite wines as a piece of art like this iron circular wine holder.

Masculine yet comfortable chairs are always a great option—even better if they recline or swivel! Pair four matching leather chairs around

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LEATHER UPHOLSTERY

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TASK AND MOOD LIGHTING

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WALL COLOR

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TV

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SPEAKER SYSTEM/ SURROUND SOUND

a cocktail table, and this space

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Artwork is a necessity, and I always items or source items that reflect personal style.

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becomes multi-functional.

make sure I incorporate personal

If you don’t have the budget or the space for a custom built-in bar, selecting a bar-height table does the trick.

Proper lighting is essential in all rooms. I recommend installing dimmers on all overhead light fixtures.

Dark and moody walls add coziness to a space. A good darker wall color will depend on the furnishings, but having this as a part of the design is always critical. (Not pictured)

A TV is not optional. The bigger the better. (Not pictured) Having the proper speaker system for listening to music or watching your favorite sports rivalry on TV is important. Similar to TVs, the louder the sound, the better. (Not pictured)

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JUNE

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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Downtown Park! Every month, a

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF CARY GREENWAYS ARTIST RECEPTION

ROCKETS WITH DAD

Downtown Park for visitors to pur-

different Cary-area coffee and bakedgoods shop will set up inside the

Middle Creek Community Center

chase featured, seasonal and favorite

Ever wanted to build rockets? Now

morning blends and pastries. While

This year, the Town of Cary is

you can! You and your dad can build

there, enjoy the sounds of nature and

celebrating

Cary

a rocket from beginning to end then

small talk with fellow Cary residents.

Greenways! As a part of this cel-

launch it high in the sky. Enjoy a cool

ebration, the Town held a photog-

treat afterward, and dream about the

raphy competition to showcase

next big launch with your new rocket.

Cary’s unique network of green-

All supplies included. Fee covers one

ways. Local professional photog-

parent/guardian and one child.

Bond Park Community Center

40

years

of

raphers and amateurs submitted their best photographs of Cary’s Greenways. This show highlights the top 20 entries and runs through the month of June.

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S'MORES FUN NIGHT

Fred G. Bond Metro Park

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This

CARY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER GUEST GOLF TOURNAMENT

child and one adult caregiver par-

event

will

include

hik-

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Cary Arts Center

Celebrate the arts at the en plein air events! On May 4, visit with the artists as they paint our parks, greenway, and town. Then, on June 7, enjoy

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CARY LIVE

BARISTAS AND BAKERS

while listening to some of the

Downtown Park

Enjoy the new Downtown Park

Downtown Park

best bands around! Come out for

Auction and Gala. Bid on your favor-

Sip, snack and chat with local baris-

a free concert with food and drinks

ite work of art.

tas and bakers at the brand-new

from local vendors.

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“I remember her saying, ‘He has aphasia. He knows everything he wants to say, but he can’t

Aphasia is a communication disorder that can result

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Maura recalls. “I knew right then I wanted to help

Individuals with aphasia have difficulty using language to

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Aphasia, a communication disorder that results from damage or injury to the language parts of the brain, affects nearly 2 million Americans. Despite its prevalence, most people have never heard of the condition. In 2003, Maura left her job as a speech-language pathologist to create the Triangle Aphasia Project Unlimited and serve individuals and families affected by aphasia. TAP Unlimited offers support and programming for individuals with aphasia to help them improve their language skills while also providing a sense of community. The organization also offers resources and support for families and friends of those suffering from aphasia.

“Research has shown that 92 percent of people with aphasia consider themselves socially isolated,” Maura says. “TAP Unlimited offers group sessions where individuals can practice their speech skills with the assistance of SLPs and trained volunteers, as well as book clubs, garden clubs and more.”

Since its inception, TAP Unlimited has worked with hundreds of individuals across the Triangle. Many individuals who once participated in the program come back to serve as volunteers.

“I don’t want people with aphasia to look at this catastrophic thing that happened and say, ‘This is going to define me forever,” Maura explains. “We want to help give them back their lives again.”

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