Lucky Magazine Hosts LUCKY SHOPS 2012 In Partnership With American Express® December 6th- 8th
PORTION OF EVENT PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE MAYOR'S FUND THROUGH THE JULIAN D. KING GIFT FOUNDATION TO ADVANCE NEW YORK CITY FOR HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS
NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucky, the magazine about style and how you get it, is hosting the 9th annual LUCKY SHOPS 2012, New York's ultimate shopping event with amazing designer deals, in partnership with American Express®, on December 6th, 7th and 8th.
The event, rescheduled due to Hurricane Sandy, kicks-off on December 6th with a VIP Charity Shopping Night, hosted by Academy Award winning actress and two-time Grammy® Award-winning recording artist Jennifer Hudson at 82Mercer, followed by two consumer shopping days. A portion of the proceeds will now go to the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City helping those affected by Hurricane Sandy in addition to Hudson's personal charity, the Julian D. King Gift Foundation.
"After being impacted by the storm, we are more committed than ever to celebrating the energy and excitement of this city through shopping," said Lucky's Vice President and Publisher, Marcy Bloom. "Together, with our readers and our retail partners, we will shop with a purpose to give back to the city we call home."
About the charities
The Mayor's Fund is supporting children and families in need of immediate and long-term hurricane relief efforts in New York City. The Mayor's Fund retains no administrative fee, and one hundred percent of donations are being dispersed to relief efforts and organizations. Funds will support immediate aid needs – including, food, water and hygiene supplies – as well as long-term relief and restoration across the five boroughs.
The Julian D. King Gift Foundation, a non-profit organization, created by LUCKY SHOPS host Jennifer Hudson in memory of her beloved nephew Julian, provides stability, support and positive experiences for children of all backgrounds to help enable them to grow to be productive, confident and happy adults.
For more information and to purchase tickets for the event on December 6th, 7th and 8th please visit www.LuckyShops.com
About Lucky
Lucky, the award-winning magazine about shopping and style is the ultimate style resource, showcasing the hottest trends and how everyone can wear them, making fashion and beauty fun, friendly and part of everyday life. Since Lucky's launch in December 2000, circulation has gone from 500,000 to over 1.1 million, proving Lucky to be one of the most successful launches in Conde Nast history. For the latest news from Lucky, log on to www.luckymag.com.
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