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Jewelers for Children 2024 Facets of Hope

Jewelers for Children hosted 600+ guests at Venetian hotel to honor Brad Hampton from Helzberg Diamonds and the Corey Family of Day’s Jewelers.

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June 6, 2024

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(PRESS RELEASE) Jewelers for Children welcomed over 600 guests to the Murano and San Polo ballrooms at the Venetian hotel to honor Brad Hampton of Helzberg Diamonds and the Corey Family of Day’s Jewelers. The evening included eating, drinking, networking and a special appearance by Make-A-Wish recipient, Jayden.

Jewelers for Children (JFC) also announced donations of over $1 million to 6 nonprofit partners. Some of these partners have been grantees of JFC for 25 years, and received over $14 million dollars each since JFC began. This brings JFC’s total giving for the last 26 years to $62 million.

Jewelers for Children 2024 Facets of Hope

Nick Di Nieri (right), Jaiden (center), Bianca (left) Photo by Samuel King

A highlight of the night was Emcee Nick Di Nieri interviewing 11-year-old Jayden, who last year had his wish to become an actor come to life. Jayden reminded the audience that sometimes we all have bad days, but we have good days too, and that is what his wish day was. JFC funds 15 wishes a year.

The event was made possible by 27 underwriters, jewelry industry donors who donated $35,000 or more.

Next year’s event will take place on June 8th in Las Vegas, and more info can be found at the JFC website, here. Options for all different levels of donations are available, including tribute ads and tickets to the event.

Jewelers for Children was founded in 1999 by the U.S. jewelry industry with the mission of enriching the lives of children. Since its inception, JFC has raised more than $61 million for programs enhancing the lives of children 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 Organization for Autism Research.

You Wouldn’t Cut Your Own Hair. Why Run Your Own Retirement Sale?

After being in business for over a quarter of a century, Wayne Reid, owner of Wayne Jewelers in Wayne, Pennsylvania, decided it was time for a little “me time.” He says, “I’ve reached a point in my life where it’s time to slow down, enjoy a lot of things outside of the jewelry industry. It just seemed to be the right time.” He chose Wilkerson to handle his retirement sale because of their reputation and results. With financial goals exceeded, Reid says he made the right choice selecting Wilkerson to handle the sale. “They made every effort to push our jewelry to the forefront of the showcases,” he says, lauding Wilkerson for their finesse and expertise. Would he recommend them to other jewelers who want to make room for new merchandise, expand their business or like him, decide to call it a day? Absolutely he says, equating trying to do this kind of sale with cutting your own hair. “The results are going to happen but not as well as if you have a professional like Wilkerson do the job for you.”