Gayle King to host K.I.D.S. 25th anniversary gala
Newark Mayor Cory Booker to give keynote
Kids Today Staff -- Kids Today, 11/16/2010 10:09:36 AM
Kids In Distressed Situations has announced that its 25th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser on Dec. 1 will be hosted by Mistress of Ceremonies Gayle King, editor-at-large for O, The Oprah Magazine and host of The Gayle King Show. The event will feature keynote speaker Newark Mayor Cory Booker, whose continuing mission is to set a national standard for urban transformation and family empowerment.
With proceeds benefiting millions of children in need, the gala will take place at Cipriani Dolci in NYC. As part of the event, K.I.D.S. will honor industry leaders for their outstanding contributions in helping improve the lives of children and families living in poverty and suffering from devastating disasters. Honorees include: John Goodman, executive vice president of Sears Holding Corporation; Oscar Feldenkreis, president and chief operating officer of Perry Ellis Corporation; and Wayne Elsey, founder and chief executive officer of footwear charity Soles4Souls.
"Each of our honorees and Mayor Booker embodies the passion and commitment of helping children and families achieve a better, more productive life, which has been the mission of K.I.D.S. since our founding 25 years ago," says Peter Rosenthal, chairman of K.I.D.S. and president of Rosenthal & Rosenthal. Since its inception, K.I.D.S. has provided more than 65 million underprivileged and disaster-struck children with close to $1 billion of new clothing, toys, basic necessities, juvenile products, books and more.
President Obama was the organization's keynote speaker in 2006 and said, "We can't end childhood poverty through government alone, and we shouldn't expect to. It will take the work of organizations like K.I.D.S., the generosity of corporations, the charity of religious groups and even a renewed sense of responsibility among families..." Perry Ellis Corporation, Sears, and Soles4Souls have met that call, generously providing new apparel and products to K.I.D.S. that have helped millions of children.
For information about tickets and sponsorships, please contact K.I.D.S. at kids_gala@frontier.com or 845-758-6403.
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