JFC Raises $2.9 Million
June 05, 14
(IDEX Online News) – Industry charity Jewelers for Children (JFC) held its 16th annual Facets of Hope event during the JCK Show Las Vegas. The event honored Mike Barnes, CEO of Sterling, Inc. and Glenn and Susan Rothman of Hearts On Fire.
The charity announced that it had raised $2.9 million to support its charity partners. “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.
In addition, JFC is setting aside $100,000 to give away in a local grant, social media voting campaign to be held later this year.
During the Las Vegas show week, JFC held its second Rings of Strength event, which raised nearly $75,000 for the charity. More than 150 participants opted to either walk or run 5K or bike either a 15K route or a more challenging 50K route.
Since its inception in 1999, JFC has donated more than $45 million to programs benefiting children whose lives have been affected by illness, abuse or neglect.