Bograd's Fine Furniture To Host Benefit For Children's Neurological and Cancer Research

Furniture World Magazine

Bograd's Fine Furniture will host a unique charity event for The Colleen Giblin Foundation to benefit children's neurological and cancer research on Thursday, May 7th from 6:30pm-9:30pm. The fundraiser will take place at the Bograd's showroom located at 81 Hamburg Turnpike in Riverdale, NJ (just off exit 53 from I-287). The evening will feature a variety of entertainment and attractions with food provided by Ome Caterers. Special guests for the evening include 4 former members of the New York Giants, Harry Carson, Bart Oates, Ottis Anderson and Jim Burt, who will run "commentary" around video highlights from their previous Super Bowl victories. Noritake, world renowned makers of fine China and tableware, will present an exclusive preview of some of their new patterns and will officiate a "table setting competition" with local interior designers. Featured entertainment for the evening includes vocalist Wendy Lane Bailey, accompanied by pianist Rick Jensen and Master magician Artie Miller. There is also a silent auction featuring items such as Noritake China, an original sculpture from local artist Patricia Watson, autographed sports memorabilia, catered delights from Ome Caterers, and much more. There will be door prizes, special gifts and goody bags with valuable offers. Tickets are $30 per person (with limited availability) and additional donations will be gladly accepted. For more information or to purchase tickets please call the Colleen Giblin Foundation at 201-262-2463 or e-mail CGF01@aol.com or contact Bograd's Fine Furniture at 973-831-8080. All proceeds from the event will help support the world renowned doctors and researchers working full-time on medical advances in neurological diseases at The Colleen Giblin Laboratories at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. About the Colleen Giblin Foundation: Colleen Giblin was just four years old when she died from an inoperable brain tumor in 1985. A 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, The Colleen Giblin Foundation has become one of the most unique and important charities in the region, raising and donating more than $6.5 million to support the search for new treatments and cures for some of the gravest childhood neurological diseases, including cancerous tumors, spinal abnormalities, muscular dystrophy, seizure disorders and GLUT 1 deficiency syndrome. The Foundation is supported by over 6,000 donors and volunteers including community leaders, corporations and other business organizations and concerned citizens. For more information go to: www.ColleenGiblinFound.org About Bograd's: Bograd's is well known throughout the Greater New York City Area for selling the world's most exquisitely designed and crafted furniture from renowned names such as Stickley, French Heritage, Henredon, Karges, Century, Baker and more than 100 others. Bograd's is located just off exit 53 from I-287 at 81 Hamburg Turnpike in Riverdale, New Jersey. For more information call 1-888-428-7953, or visit www.bograds.com.