PRESS ROOM
Below are highlighted features of the Karla Adams Foundation
events, programs, and community outreach successes.
The Miss Riverside Fitness Pageant, was the first inaugural Riverside fitness pageant geared towards show casing women who have dedicated their lives to health and fitness. These women have encouraged and inspired others to do the same!
Congratulations Barbara! Our winner for last year’s first It’s a Lifestyle Challenge, the grand prize, presented by Mayor Rusty Bailey, was a vacation for two to Playa del Carmen.
One of last year’s highlights were the Girl Scouts’ earning their merit badges
by participating at the health fair.
Diana Wehbe, Media and radio personality in Southern California (99.1 KGGI Riverside,Ca) turned Motivational Speaker, and most importantly… author of The Purpose Project; the story of a young woman, with an illness, learning to go from pain to progress to reach her God-given Purpose. Diana Wehbe, vulnerably shares her story. Prayer, Patience, Purpose.
http://www.PurposeTeam.org/blog
Bonnie Coggiola
WBFF Fitness Pro Competitor
Sponsored Athlete by Muscle Wizsupplements
NSAM Certified Personal Trainer
Founder of Bronze Goddess Beauties
http://www.facebook.com/bonniecoggiola
Born and raised in Southeast Missouri, Bonnie Coggiola knew she would be in the fitness industry. She spent her summers climbing tree with the days full of activity, not dress-up dolls. Her love of competition drew her into an athletic lifestyle filled with volleyball, swimming, snowboarding and more.
Bonnie enlisted in a career in interior design, but realized she needed to combine her creative talents and passion for health. She founded OneFitness101, a personal training company, in which she can help motivate clients and help them reach their fitness goals.
2013 Highlights:
It’s a Lifestyle Challenge
The Miss Riverside Fitness Pageant
Girl Scouts Troop earning their Merit badges
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| Oxygen Cover Model Kimberly Castle: | ||||
Kimberly’s weight and fat loss success story has been featured on the cover of  Oxygen Magazine and in FitnessRX for Women just to name a few.She is a health and wellness coach, national level figure competitor in Canada and the USA and works directly with Oxygenfit to promote a healthy lifestyle to women around the world. The secret to long lasting weight loss is that there is no secret. A commitment to your health in mind and body will help you achieve your fitness goals. Having been in search of the secret herself, she realized only she had control over her eating and workout habits. With hectic travel schedules fitness and eating properly can be incorporated into our days with a little bit of planning. http://kimberlycastle.com |
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| Breast Cancer Survivor & Figure Competitor Mary Newton: | ||||
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I am a fitness enthusiast and an advocate of clean, healthy eating. I have done 5 figure competitions , in 2 I placed. I have participated in many Breast Cancer awareness fundraisers and walks. I am very proud of my team SURF CITY TITTIES who gave me support and helped raise money for the SUSAN G KOMEN 3 DAY BREAST CANCER WALK in which I have done 3 times. I speak on behalf of Karla Adams she has been an inspiration, a great motivator, teacher, and FRIEND. |
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| Miss Orange Coast Jr. Teen 2013 | ||||
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Already a leader in her community Hannah is an active member in Teen Zone, a community service group for teens where she helps out in programs that teach kids about sports and fitness such as Pee Wee Sports and Kids Day Camp. She keeps fit as team captain for her volleyball team and as a flyer for her cheer team Encore at Spirit Athletics.
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| Highlights from Past Years:
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My name is Mary Newton of Redlands . I am a salon owner and stylist at Salon Del Sol. Im 53 and have been working out since i was 36. Healthy eating and fitness training is what gave me strength through my weakest points in life. It is what helped me endure the challenges of breast cancer that was discovered and diagnosed when i was 49. I am now a survivor of 3 1/2 years.
At 14 years old Hannah Torres is already charting her course to success! Hannah will compete for the title of CYE Miss California Jr. Teen in October. Hannah was the youngest girl at age 13 asked to compete in the prestigious Miss Malibu pageant in Malibu California.
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Jeremy Williamson
Motivational Speaker
“2nd Place Winner of MODEL UNIVERSE 07 and 08”
“3rd Place Winner of MODEL AMERICA 07” 
Type 1 Diabetic for 22 years
www.JMIAH.com
Jeremy is passionate about speaking to children on the topics of nutrition & diabetes. Currently chiildhood diabetes rates are soaring rivaling those rates of adulthood diabetes. Jeremy has learned from his own experiences growing up with diabetes and understands the importance of diet regulation. He has transformed a health issue into his prosperous career and strives to influence young children to do the same. Jeremy will be appearing at the Karla Adams Fitness Health Fair & Bobby Bonds Park to share his stories and tips in hopes of inspiring young people to invest in a healthy lifestyle early on in life.
Ingrid Romero
Cover Model
WBFF Bikini Pro
2011 Arnold Classic Bikini Overall Winner
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Ingrid’s passion is to inspire people to be their best in spirit and in body. Growing up in Spain she was driven to become a model. She moved to many different countries, and after having no success, she then moved back to Spain and 
gained 50lbs. She soon got the weight off and moved to LA. Ingrid hired a trainer that kept her on the right track and taught her proper discipline. After alot of hard work she finally saw her modeling career take off. Ingrid has since been a cover model several times and was the overall winner in the 2011 Arnold Classic! This Summer she will be coming to you at Karla Adams Fitness Health Fair to share her story and inspire you to live your dreams!
During the Health & Fitness Fair
- Hear Jeremy & Ingrid tell their stories – Autographs for the first 100 people
- Motivational Speaker for kids – Jeremy Williamson: Childhood diabetes & eating health for kids
- Motivational Speaker Ingrid Romero: Becoming a health fit you
- Hear real life Riverside transformation success stories
- Learn your true body fat percentage through underwater testing
- Free Blood Pressure Testing & Blood Drive!
- FREE Pedometer for the first 50 people
- Kids Fun & Fit Zone: balloons, face painting, Kids Yoga, Jump n Rock Fitness
- Balloon weight training competition for the Kids!
- Vendors: medical, beauty, food
- Come dunk the Karla Adams training Team for $5
- Goody bags & raffles
Sponsorships and donations will be accepted through Riverside Community Health Foundation a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Public Charity
