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Samaritan House’s Women Against Violence (WAV) is proud to announce that actress, survivor and author April Hernandez- Castillo will be the keynote speaker at the Tenth Annual WAV Luncheon that will take place on Friday, October 11 from 11:30 – p.m. at the Westin Virginia Beach Town Center.Best known for her riveting performance as “Eva” in the hit movie, Freedom Writers, starting Hilary Swank, April Hernandez Castillo was living the Hollywood dream. She started on tv shows such as; Person of Interest, Law & Order: SVU, Dexter, and New Amsterdam to name a few. However, behind the glitz and glamor was a woman dealing secretly with a traumatic past.
April’s inspirational story of resilience, overcoming adversity, and choosing to move forward no matter what happens in life is a message that resonates with audiences across the globe. April intimately describes how she was able to take tragedies and turn them into triumphs. From growing up in the tough streets of the Bronx during the Crack Epidemic Era, to being in an abusive relationship as a teenager, to almost taking her own life, April truly understands what it feels like when the odds are up against you.
Tickets and tables for this event will be available starting September 3. For more information, please visit www.samaritanhouseva.org/wav
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center, 173 Market St, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-6794, United States,Virginia Beach, Virginia
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