Philippe Mellier and Scott Burger to be Honored at JFC’s Facets for Hope
February 02, 15
(IDEX Online News) – Industry charity Jewelers for Children (JFC) will honor Philippe Mellier, CEO of De Beers Group and Scott Burger, CEO of the Americas for Pandora at its annual Facets of Hope event in Las Vegas.
The event celebrates the success of JFC's fund raising efforts for the year, and commitments to the charity partners are announced.
“Philippe and Scott are so well deserving of this very special honor," said Ruth Batson of the American Gem Society, JFC chairman. "Their commitment to giving back, particularly when children are involved, is commendable.”
The Facets of Hope gala will take place on May 31 at the Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Since its inception, JFC has donated more than $45 million to programs benefiting children whose lives have been affected by illness, abuse or neglect.