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JA reaches milestone in JFC donations

March 24, 2008

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New York—Jewelers of America (JA) members have given more than $100,000 in individual donations to Jewelers For Children (JFC), the jewelry industry's national charity.

JA began the program in 2003, in which members donate to JFC by checking off an additional box when they renew their annual memberships. The check-off program is completely voluntary, and members are encouraged to contribute any amount.

"We're proud of our members for reaching this milestone," JA President and Chief Executive Officer Matthew A. Runci said in a media release. "Their individual dedication to Jewelers For Children speaks of jewelers' natural generosity. Most jewelers are already committed to their local charities, yet they also recognize that the causes for which JFC works so diligently are still worthy of their support."

With the mission of helping children in need, the U.S. jewelry industry founded the JFC in 1999. Since its inception, the organization has donated nearly $28 million to programs benefiting children whose lives have been affected by illness, abuse or neglect through charity partners St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and the National CASA Association.

JFC also provides support to the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation, the Jason Program, the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, Autism Speaks and the Santa-America Fund.

JFC's fundraising effort for 2008 officially began in January.

Allen Brill, president and chief executive officer of Rolex Watch USA, and Peter M. Engel, president of Fred Meyer Jewelers Inc., have taken on the responsibility in assisting JFC in raising funds. They will be honored at JFC's annual Facets of Hope dinner on June 1 at the Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, during the Las Vegas show events.

For ticket information or to make a donation to Jewelers For Children, visit the organization's Web site, Jewelersforchildren.org, or call (212) 687-2949.
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