New York City – Manolo Blahnik, Betsey Johnson, Reem Acra, Giuseppe Zanotti, Rebecca Minkoff, LaROK, Pamella Roland, Stuart Weitzman, and many other designers and luxury fashion brands will come together and put their artistic skills to work for UGG Australia’s Seventh annual “Art & Sole” Auction.
Designers will use their creativity to create one-of-a-kind UGG Boots. The uniquely decorated boots will be auctioned off on www.uggaustralia.com from December 1 through December 14 with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the world’s premiere centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. The auction is powered by Charity Folks, a leading online marketplace for nonprofit fundraising, corporate cause-marketing campaigns, and celebrity driven client initiatives. For further information, go to www.uggsline.uk.com.
“Art & Sole” is a worldwide program created by UGG Australia, in which boots that reflect the artist’s personality and dedication to charity are auctioned off to the highest winning bidder. This is the fifth consecutive year that St. Jude will
benefit from the auction that has raised more than $315,000 for the hospital to date. “‘Art & Sole’ is our opportunity to give back to a great cause like St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and help to make a difference,” says Connie Rishwain, President of UGG Australia.
“The ‘Art & Sole’ charity auction is a wonderfully unique way to support the lifesaving work of St. Jude,” says David L. McKee, chief operating officer and interim chief executive officer of ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude. “We are so grateful for the dedication that UGG Australia has shown to our patients and families. And we appreciate the time and talent that went into creating these boots, which speak to the hope that St. Jude gives to children battling cancer and other catastrophic diseases.”
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, TN, St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever
denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information go to www.uggbootslove.com.
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