Gayle King To Host K.I.D.S. 25th Anniversary Gala December 1st Cipriani Dolci

Posted by Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S) - 11/12/10

~ Cory Booker, Mayor of Newark, to Provide Keynote ~ Proceeds To Benefit Millions of Children In Need

New York, NY – November 12, 2010 - Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.), the internationally renowned children’s charity, today announced that its 25th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser on December 1st will be hosted by Mistress of Ceremonies Gayle King, editor-at-large for O, The Oprah Magazine and host of The Gayle King Show. The event will feature keynote speaker Newark Mayor Cory Booker, whose continuing mission is to set a national standard for urban transformation and family empowerment.

With proceeds benefiting millions of children in need, the gala will take place at Cipriani Dolci in NYC. As part of the event, K.I.D.S. will honor industry leaders for their outstanding contributions in helping improve the lives of children and families living in poverty and suffering from devastating disasters. Honorees include: John Goodman, Executive Vice President of Sears Holding Corporation; Oscar Feldenkreis, President & Chief Operating Officer of Perry Ellis Corporation; and Wayne Elsey, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of footwear charity Soles4Souls.

“Each of our honorees and Mayor Booker embodies the passion and commitment of helping children and families achieve a better, more productive life, which has been the mission of K.I.D.S. since our founding 25 years ago,” says Peter Rosenthal, Chairman of K.I.D.S. and President of Rosenthal & Rosenthal. Since its inception, K.I.D.S. has provided over 65 million underprivileged and disaster-struck children with close to one billion dollars of NEW clothing, toys, basic necessities, juvenile products, books and much more.

President Obama was the organization’s keynote speaker in 2006 and said, “We can’t end childhood poverty through government alone, and we shouldn’t expect to. It will take the work of organizations like K.I.D.S., the generosity of corporations, the charity of religious groups and even a renewed sense of responsibility among families…” Perry Ellis Corporation, Sears, and Soles4Souls have met that call, generously providing new apparel and products to K.I.D.S. that have helped millions of children.

For information about tickets and sponsorships, please contact K.I.D.S. at or 845-758-6403.

ABOUT K.I.D.S.

Celebrating 25 years in service, K.I.D.S. has provided over 65 million underprivileged and disaster-struck children with close to one billion dollars of NEW clothing, toys, basic necessities, juvenile products, books and much more. The donations of new products are distributed through an established network of nearly 1,000 local community social service agencies in the U.S. and abroad. K.I.D.S.’ efforts reach youth, age 0-18, who are challenged by poverty, homelessness, domestic abuse, low literacy, military family service, major illness, incarcerated family members and disaster survival. More information about donating new products and supporting our work is available online at www.KIDSdonations.org.