Thomasa Kingsbury, CEO and President of Burlington Coat Factory Awarded Retailer
of the Year By The Needlers Foundation
Entrepreneurs, Fashionistas, and Media Stars Savings Lives!
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| Silvia Davi, VP, BMI (left) Scott Fishman, President, Needlers (center) Scott Wapner, CNBC (right) |
Wednesday night, October 17, 2012 the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf
Astoria was filled with “fashionistas” and entrepreneurs coming together for a
joint cause, saving lives! Needlers hosts various
fundraising events and promotions throughout the year to support health programs
within the communities it serves and help sick children suffering from
illnesses. Its flagship annual gala
known as the Person of the Year or Retailer of Year event has become a
celebrated social gathering awarding an industry executive for their social
responsibility and philanthropic efforts. This year, TheNeedlers Foundation granted
the prestigious award to Thomas A. Kingsbury, CEO and President, Burlington
Coat Factory.
The Needlers Foundation is a not-for-profit
philanthropic organization, which exclusively benefits children's charities.
99% of money raised goes to children in need. Since its inception, The Needlers
Foundation has awarded millions of dollars to hospitals and children’s
foundations across the country. Kingsbury
is a supporter and believer in social responsibility, renowned for his work in
the community and fashion industry. The event included some of the media’s top
industry professionals such as the host and Master of Ceremony, ScottWapner, current CNBC “Fast
Money Halftime Report” Host and award-winner.
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| Scott Wapner, CNBC showing the Proclamation from the NYC Mayor's Office |
Silvia Davi, Vice
President, and Head of Strategic Corporate Communication and Marketing at Broadcast
Music Inc., has been assisting
The Needlers Foundation to promote their philanthropic goals of raising
awareness and funds to benefit pediatric neurosurgery and sick underprivileged
kids. Thanks to the work of Mrs. Davi, an announcement was made last night that
Mayor Bloomberg has declared October 17, 2012 “The Needlers Day” in honor of
the incredible work the foundation has done throughout the many years of
existence.
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| Mel Goldfeder, President, Swank IMC. Randa.net (center), Burlington Coat Factory Jewelry Buyers (left/right) |
With 800 attendees,
the founders and board members of The Needlers Foundation were all smiles at
their fund-raising event. The goal was certainly met as the seats of every
chair in the room was filled with the likes of top representatives of FILA,
Burlington Coat Factory, RR Hospitality Design, Jean Design, Kidz Concepts,
Dream Wear, BMI, Swank, and more!
It was an honor to
attend The Needlers Foundation 2012 Retailer of the Year Event! There were
hundreds of business constituents that came together to raise funds for
children’s charities in order to save lives. Together we as a community can continue to
promote the amazing work of The Needlers Foundation, the team at Burlington
Coat Factory, and all of those who generously gave to the foundation in order
to support such selfless philanthropic work. In today’s world of digital media
and social connection, we can tweet, message, post, and click in just one
second that will increase awareness and help to save a child! To view the complete gallery of the photos in the near future please visit www.Josephpessar.com (all proceeds of photo purchases will go to the benefit of The Needlers Foundation).
About The Needlers Foundation
The Needlers Foundation is a not-for-profit
philanthropic organization, which contributes exclusively to children's
charities. We were founded approximately 50 years ago by a group of garment
center executives to benefit children in need. The Needlers primary goal is
raising funds and bringing awareness to benefit pediatric neurosurgery and to
help sick and underprivileged children. Today, our membership includes those in
allied industries as well as lawyers, CPAs, bankers, doctors and health care
professionals who have helped raise millions of dollars for children's
charities.
The Needlers Foundation
has benefitted children with rare diseases from all over the world. The
contributions from the organization have supported:
The
Hyman-Newman Institute for Neurology and
Neurosurgery at Roosevelt Hospital,
also known as the INN. The INN is part of Continuum
Health Partners and attracts patients from across the country and around
the world because of its leadership, state of the art center and sophisticated
procedures.
The
Needlers Foundation’s work with Continuum Health Partners specifically raised
millions of dollars to help build the Needlers Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
at Roosevelt Hospital.
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| Silvia Davi, VP and Head of Communications, BMI (left), Leah Luddine, President, Trendsetter Communications (right) |
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| Burlington Coat Factory Team |
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| Board Members of The Needlers Foundation |
