Jewelers for Children hosted it annual Jewelers on the Fairway Golf Tournament at Trump Golf Links Ferry Point [pictured] on Tuesday, July 24th.The event raised over $40,000 for the Hope and Heroes Cancer Fund. Participants in the event were divided into teams of 3 or 4. The winning golf team at the event was comprised of Mathew Behnam of Samuel B, and Michael and Steven Lerche of Gold Star.
The event was once again a huge success thanks to Co-Chairs Larry Gordon from Shreeji Jewelry and Samir Mehta of Paras Diamond who put in countless hours of work a year to make sure this event continues to be a success.
As the industry’s charity, Jewelers for Children is generously supported by those who create and sell fine jewelry and watches. Manufacturers, retail jewelers, trade associations, watch companies and those who provide professional services to the jewelry industry unite on behalf of children in need. All net proceeds exclusively benefit Hope and Heroes Cancer Fund. Hope and Heroes is dedicated to assisting children and their families being treated for pediatric cancer at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center.
About Jewelers for Children
Jewelers for Children was founded in 1999 by the U.S. jewelry industry with the mission of helping children in need. Since its inception, JFC has donated more than $53 million to programs benefiting children whose lives have been affected by illness, abuse or neglect through our charity partners St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Make-A-Wish® America, and the National CASA Association. JFC also provides support to Make-A-Wish® International, and the Santa-America Fund. This nationwide success is due to the continuing generosity of jewelry trade organizations, jewelry and watch manufacturing companies, jewelry retail stores, individual jewelry professionals and jewelry consumers. For more information, please visit jewelersforchildren.org.
