Chuck Hill Unit in Port St. Lucie and offered to do a free photo shoot for a deserving club member.

For Director Candace Burrs, it was an easy choice: “Alyssa Castrillo was perfect for the photo shoot because she’s been a club member since she was 5 years old and now she’s one of the club leaders.”

Alyssa, who recently turned 15, was thrilled for the opportunity. “I was excited and nervous at the same time, but I love the photos she took,” the teen said.

“It was a great honor for me to be at the Boys and Girls Club and take photos of Alyssa. She is an outstanding young lady,” said Ventura.

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