PRESS AND EVENTS ARCHIVE:     

In September 2009, Jude was invited by Ladies Who Launch to participate in the New York segment of Face to Face sponsored by British Airways. This Face of Opportunity event included a complimentary round trip flight to London Heathrow and beyond with one night's stay at the Sofitel Hotel in terminal 5.

There were almost 300 entrepreneurs attending a networking breakfast in the BA lounge at JFK, a champagne reception upon arrival at the hotel, and a presentation breakfast with guest speakers the next morning before the participants went on to their chosen destinations and meetings. Jude stayed on in London, one of her favorite destinations, for the week and explored the British healthcare system while discussing ways to help foreign businesses set up their healthcare benefits in NYC. An absolutely eye-opening and mind-expanding experience!ays to help foreign businesses set up their healthcare benefits in NYC. An absolutely eye-opening and mind-expanding experience!

See our profile on the British Airways website.

Featured in Nippon Airlines 15th Anniversary special addition onflight magazine.

Fraidy's Friends & Fraidy's Fund has been helping to raise money for the 'little guy' support groups in need, particularly New York City Rescued Kitties, for the past 6 years. Fraidy was a truly wonderful red tabby who lived in a basement on the lower east side for what was probably most of his life. Jude, along with her husband Adrian, adopted Fraidy four months after losing their beloved Frankie, also adopted at 10 months from the ASPCA, to old age and illness. He was 20 or older when he passed.

Fraidy soon fell gravely ill and passed away at perhaps 10 or 11 years old after only 14 months of living like a veritable king. He loved to look out the window, especially during snow falls, and could happily sit for hours watching the world around him. He posed for Jude, with the resulting photo above, only months before he died. A very unusual boy, he left a legacy that is still to reach it's full potential.

Our dream is to make Fraidy's Friends into a 501c3 and build a financial resource, Fraidy's Fund, for children and animals, particularly the unwanted and abused. The larger it grows, the more it can help. It's amazing how one little street kitty could instill such a huge inspiration.

Click the link on the bottom of the homepage to find out how you can help, without spending a dime, and other unique and fun ways to donate time, expertise, and funds or even adopt a new fur pal.

Ren & Stimpy, aka Killer Kowalski and Bobo Brazil, adopted by Jude & Adrian from New York City Rescued Kitties on New Year's Eve, 2005.

Can't Get Away? Get Out & Explore NYC!

Photos of Dumbo, Brooklyn by Jude Gorgopa

There are many great old and up & coming areas in the 5 boroughs to discover and enjoy. There are urban beaches and green oases with flora and fauna abound. Wonderful architecture and little known but fabulous neighborhood cafes, bistros, and bars. Cutting-edge design, music, and art. Exit off-the-beaten path and get a fresh view of New York City living away from your usual. A subway ride to a place you've never been or haven't seen for a long while can be nothing short of enlightening and completely energizing. NYC is full of small villages and diverse niches just waiting to be found. Write your own travel guide or create your own brand. The inspiration is out there!