JFC raises $ 2.9 million towards charity for the year ahead

At its 16th Annual Facets of Hope event, Jewelers for Children announced having raised $ 2.9 million to support their charity partners in the year ahead. The organization also shared its achievement of having raised over $ 45million since 1999 and further donating this on behalf of the industry to help children in need, since 1999.

“JFC is the industry’s charity and by being involved, you are helping us make a difference in the lives of children and their families. said Ruth Batson, JFC board chair.

Batson announced that the charity was pledging $ 750,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, $ 725,000 to Make-A-Wish America, $ 600,000 to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, $ 600,000 to the National CASA Association, $ 100,000 to Make-A-Wish India and $ 25,000 to the Santa-America Fund. The organization is also setting aside $ 100,000 to reward in a local grant, social media voting campaign to be held later this year.

The Annual Facets of Hope event took place in Las Vegas, amidst a cocktail reception, dinner and the program, when the organization recognized Mike Barnes, CEO of Sterling, Inc. and Glenn and Susan Rothman of Hearts On Fire. Guests heard from St. Jude patient Ellen and her mom Ann, as well as Judy Tudor, representing the National CASA Association.