Virginia jewelers unite for Children’s Hospital of Richmond

(RICHMOND, Vir.)

- Richmond Jewelers are pleased to announce that the 10th Anniversary Jewels for Children raffle raised $14,910 for Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU at the 59th Annual Children’s Hospital Foundation Ball.

The annual raffle, organized by Cheryl Fornash of Cheryl Fornash Jewelers, has raised more than $180,000 in support of the Richmond-area non-profit organization since its inception in 2009.

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“The Rings of Strength events are an integral part of the JFC fundraising initiatives each year,” said Alan Zimmer, JFC Board Chair. “Each year the support has grown and the camara- derie and the challenge of participation has become a big part of the experience. People look forward to the event and challenging themselves to raise more and push further than the previous year.”

A previous edition of the Rings of Strength was held on May 1, in Louisville, KY as part of the AGS Conclave.

Anyone interested in learning more about the event can visit www.ringsofstrength.org. Information on the 2024 editions will be posted soon.

Jewelers for Children was founded in 1999 by the U.S. jewelry industry with the mission of enhancing the lives of children. Since its inception, JFC has donated more than $61 million to programs benefiting children whose lives have been affected by illness, abuse or neglect.

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