Fitness

Go the Distance for Childhood Cancer Research

CancerFree KIDS offers community support and fundraising for pediatric cancer research. Article by Jonathan Stout | Photography by Provided CancerFree KIDS (CFK) was founded in 2002 by Cincinnati native Ellen Flannery after her infant daughter Shayna was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer. Shayna was able to recover successfully, but Ellen was shocked to find how underdeveloped pediatric cancer research was and how limited the treatment options were.  “Helping kids with...

Arts + Culture

Picture Your Brand

Local photographers share how authentic images can help build confidence, credibility and connection. ...

Life + Culture

Beyond the Glow

A customized sunless tanning experience helps guests feel stylish and confident in their own skin. Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Mark and Cathy Lyons–Lyons Photography As summer fades into fall, many people find themselves missing that fresh, healthy glow that comes naturally after days spent outdoors. Fortunately, keeping that sun-kissed look no longer has to come at the expense of your skin. At goGLOW in The District at Deerfield, husband-and-wife team Wayne and Jodi Achterberg...

Fitness

Fetching Futures

Meet the Mason teen helping shelter dogs find forever homes, one run at a time. Article by Nina Weierman | Photography by Niki Wise Photography At the young age of 14, Gio Gilpin is already making a difference in the world. Inspired by the adoption of his family’s shelter dog, Muffin, Gio created the Instagram account @FetchingFutures to highlight adoptable dogs from local shelters through photos, videos and observations gathered during weekly walks and runs. “It made me sad to think there...