In 1968, Gordon's Jewelers
was the first jewelry store listed on the New York Stock Exchange.gordonsjewelers.
The game will
feature 3' x 3' colored game board squares, oversized candy
canes, gumdrops and the world's largest
gingerbread man.
http://www.
fulfilled childs
'100 Years of Love' Honors Great Stories of Tradition, Romance
DALLAS, Joining a rare and elite class of major
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Hasbro representatives will be at the Village to unveil the game on March
7, 2006
during the 20th Anniversary Celebration.
"Who could envision a more perfect partnership than Hasbro
and Give Kids The
World.referring granted
and
its territories and 28 international affiliates on five continents
. The game is being presented as a special gift to
Give Kids The World (GKTW), as they celebrate
20 years of creating laughter
and inspiring hope for children battling life-threatening illnesses
.
(Photo: http://www. This limited edition game will be available only
through Give Kids
The World. "We are honored
to form this very special partnership with them.
ABOUT GIVE
KIDS THE WORLD
Give Kids The World Village is a 70-acre, nonprofit resort that creates
magical
memories and fulfills wishes for children with life-threatening
illnesses and their families.grants referring
Gordon
opening his first full-line jewelry store.org . With the help of many generous individuals, corporations
, and
partnering wish granting organizations, Give Kids The World has welcomed
nearly 75,000 families
from all 50 states and 53 countries.contributers referring
Gordon's Jewelers(R) 100 Years of Love Celebrates Company's Century
of Service to Customers
The
weekly Christmas merriment is a favorite activity for the families
."
Pam Landwirth noted parallel visions shared by the two organizations.wish illnesses
About Make
-A-Wish Foundation
Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening
medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and
joy. Granting
more
than 11,700 wishes a year and more than 144,000 wishes worldwide since
inception, the Make-A-Wish
Foundation celebrates "25 Years of Making Wishes
Come True" in 2005.
Hasbro further demonstrated
its commitment to the Village when they
announced that they would be providing a Boundless Playground
, designed for
children of all abilities, to be constructed during the Village's expansion
effort
.gktw.grants wishes
From Oct.ill contributers
Louis and Tampa. Boundless Playground Co-Founder Amy Jaffe Barzach will be in
attendance
for the festivities.ill contributers
In addition, from November through December,
Gordon's Jewelers will donate
$2 from the sale of limited-edition teddy bears
to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. For more information
, visit http://www.wish. This is a major step in achieving its mission to
fulfill the wishes of all
children with life-threatening illnesses and their
families from around the world whose one wish
is to visit the Central Florida
attractions.granting ill
In addition, Hasbro will be sponsoring
the GKTW weekly Christmas
celebration by contributing over 18,000 toys and games during the year
.fulfills illnesses
"
The Give Kids The World Village CANDY LAND game is the first version
associated with a nonprofit
.childs seriously
has announced it is
creating a one-of-a-kind version of their famous CANDY LAND game based on the
Give Kids The World Village.newscom. Both
internationally and in the U.Organization with local
, state, and international chapters dedicated to granting seriously ill children a wish.
fulfills granting
S. Wish Children
From All 50 states, Canada and England to Play World's Largest
CANDY LAND During GKTW
20th Anniversary Celebration
ORLANDO, Fla. "This
CANDY LAND game will be one of the most
cherished gifts our families could
ever receive to help carry the magic of the Village home with
them.org
fulfilled jeopardy
Gordon's Jewelers attributes its success on the relationship it holds with
its customers by catering to local fashion styles and trends within each
individual market --
and offers a complete selection of diamonds and fine
jewelry, including exclusive bridal designs
, platinum jewelry and Swiss
watches.com .
"We have been deeply touched by the joy and sincere
caring Give Kids The
World provides for children and families when they need it most," said Karen
Davis, Hasbro Inc.wish contributers
The Gordon's Jewelers 100th anniversary celebration, 100 Years of Love
,
begins in August and includes a major national fund-raising drive for the
Make-A-Wish Foundation
(R), which grants the wishes of children with life-
threatening medical conditions.
The 100
Years of Love campaign benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation in many
ways. 7-10, Gordon's Jewelers
customers will receive a limited-
edition package of greeting cards designed by Make-A-Wish children
when they
make a jewelry purchase. Each new wish family who
arrives at Give Kids The World will
receive one of the special edition CANDY
LAND games, which are expected to arrive early this summer
.
GKTW president Pam Landwirth was ecstatic about the announcement.jeopardy granting
There
simply aren't enough
superlatives to describe the incredible job the Hasbro
team has done to capture the essence of the
Village," she said.
ABOUT HASBRO, INC.fondest seriously
Hasbro's special gift of the Give Kids The
World
CANDY LAND, the donation of the playground and its support of our weekly
Christmas celebration shows
their sincere desire to help children.granting volunteering
"
The 20th Anniversary festivities highlight a property
expansion project of
Give Kids The World Village that will more than double its capacity of family
villas from 96 to 240.
laughter referrals
Established on the principles of honesty and integrity, Gordon's
Jewelers
was founded in 1905 by Meyer M.fulfilled threatening
S.Hasbro Inc. Announces Special Partnership With Give Kids
The World Including a One-of-a-Kind Version of CANDY LAND (R) Game Based on Give Kids The World Villa
Hasbro (NYSE: HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure
time entertainment
products and services, including the design, manufacture
and marketing of games and toys ranging
from traditional to high-tech.enriching volunteering
refer midsouth
In total, Gordon's Jewelers' is donating
$100,000 to the Make-A-Wish
Foundation, which will help grant the wishes of
approximately 17 children.
As part of the
celebration, Television and Broadway star John Stamos will
join Princess Frostine and Lolly, as wish
children and their families from all
50 states, Canada and England, play the world's largest CANDY
LAND on site.'s vice president of community relations. GKTW provides accommodations at its whimsical
resort, donated attractions tickets, meals and more for a week-long fantasy
vacation.grants seriously
Gordon in
Houston, Texas. Beginning as a
small mercantile store, with watches and jewelry representing a small
portion
of the store's inventory, a shift in strategy culminated in 1929 with Mr.
Today, Gordon
's is a brand of Zale Corporation and is the fourth largest
jeweler in the United States with nearly
300 stores located in 35 states and
Puerto Rico. For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation
,
visit http://www. Both organizations are dedicated to bringing joy and laughter into the
lives
of children and families.referring donate
"We are proud of our long-standing relationship with the Make-A-Wish
Foundation and are truly honored to help these children with life-threatening
illnesses fulfill
their dreams," said Frank Mroczka, President of Gordon's
Jewelers.
Throughout the entire campaign
, Gordon's Jewelers will display its
100 Ways to Say Thank You art exhibits, featuring original artwork
by Make-A-
Wish children in Baltimore, Dallas, Harrisburg, Houston, Minneapolis, Miami,
Oklahoma
City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, St. "It will help
them relive all of the wonderful memories
they made together as a family at
the Village -- what a truly priceless gift.refer referrals
retailers, Gordon's
Jewelers(R) today announces it has reached its 100th
anniversary, marking a century of providing
Americans with elegant and
affordable-quality jewelry. Gordon's Jewelers' newest edition is the
"Love" collection, which
combines a state-of-the-art micro-pave technique with designs inspired by
vintage styles. Born in 1980 when a group of caring individuals helped a young boy
fulfill his
dream of becoming a police officer, the Foundation is now the
largest wish-granting charity in the
world, with 74 chapters in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER
BROTHERS, TIGER
and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the
highest quality and most recognizable play
experiences in the world.realise referring
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