Rita knew she was tired of the corporate life and decided to open an Italian Ice shop. Shortly after her first store was open, Rita’s life long fear was realized. Breast Cancer had claimed the life of her mother when she was just 16. Rita has fought and is in remission now, She has went on to have additional stores, but mostly she wants everyone to take a leap of faith. Savor each day, is the real lesson.

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