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Jewelers for Children Rings of Strength Marks 10 Years

“The Rings of Strength events have become a very big part of our program activity.”

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3 years ago

June 10, 2022

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Jewelers for Children Rings of Strength Marks 10 Years

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK — Jewelers for Children held the 10th Annual Rings of Strength Tour on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, NV. This year an installment of the very popular event was also held during the AGS Conclave in Oklahoma City on April 25.

Nearly 70 hardy souls assembled at 5:30 a.m. to either walk or run 5K along the scenic Las Vegas Strip. The participants who signed up built their own fundraising websites and collected more than $ 21,000 to support Jewelers for Children. The event at Conclave raised over $ 10,000 and included 70 participants. Since the inception of the event, more than $ 600,000 has been raised to support JFC’s charity partners.

“The Rings of Strength events have become a very big part of our program activity” said Eric Zuckerman, JFC’s vice president for Special Programs. Having an opportunity for folks to get together and do something totally different from the usual

Sponsors for the event included JCK Events, American Gem Society, the GIA Alumni Association, the Women’s Jewelry Association, Quality Gold, Assurant and Freeman.

The event attracted individuals, as well as teams, of industry supporters. Teams were organized by Quality Gold, Diamonds in the Rough, Kev & Momma, Sy Kessler, Team JCK and WJA. Cora Lee Colaizzi and the team from Quality Gold once again held the top position on the leader board raising the most as a team and as an individual.

Ready to Relocate? Wilkerson Makes Your Move Seamless

When Brockhaus Jewelry decided to leave their longtime West Main Street storefront for a standalone building elsewhere in Norman, Oklahoma, owners John Brockhaus and Brad Shipman faced a familiar challenge: how to efficiently reduce inventory before the big move. Their solution? Partnering with liquidation specialists Wilkerson for a second time. "We'd already experienced Wilkerson's professionalism during a previous sale," Shipman recalls. "But their approach to our relocation event truly impressed us. They strategically prioritized our existing pieces while tactfully introducing complementary merchandise as inventory levels decreased." The carefully orchestrated sale didn't just meet targets—it shattered them. Asked if they'd endorse Wilkerson to industry colleagues planning similar transitions—whether relocating, retiring, or refreshing their space—both partners were emphatic in their approval. "The entire process was remarkably straightforward," Shipman notes. "Wilkerson delivered a well-structured program, paired us with a knowledgeable advisor, and managed every detail flawlessly from concept to completion."