Community Corner
Shopping for a Cause
Vineyard Vines hosted a shopping event Wednesday with Georgetown Jingle to benefit pediatric oncology programs at Georgetown University Hospital.
Wednesday night shoppers had an extra incentive to hit the racks and search for spring deals.
hosted a private shopping event in conjunction with Georgetown Jingle to raise money for pediatric oncology programs at .
Guests received a 10 percent discount on purchases and 10 percent of the total proceeds for the night were donated to the pediatric cancer program.
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Vineyard Vines has been working with the Georgetown Jingle for several years. “Vineyard Vines always likes to do outreach within the community, and it is always great to give back to the community,” said John Sibley, one of the assistant managers at Vineyard Vines.
"The Jingle is all about helping kids,” explains Ashley Klick, event manager for Georgetown Jingle. The organization has a raised over 1.7 million dollars to help establish a Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Program and the development of Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program at Georgetown.
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Their efforts are targeted at raising funds for pediatric cancer programs directed by Aziza Shad, MD, at Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. She directs Georgetown University Hospital's Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Program and the Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program.
“It is the awareness of cancer and bringing a community together that is one of the most important things. This is a Georgetown store supporting a Georgetown facility where patients will receive treatment in Georgetown,” said Shad.
“All of the money generated from Georgetown Jingle will go towards children with cancer. It will support cancer survivorship programs and will help establish a palliative care program, which takes care of children and families' physical and emotional needs,” explained Shad.
Former patient ambassador, Christopher Seikaly, attended the fundraiser. “I was diagnosed April 9, 2010. I am feeling a lot better thanks to Georgetown University Hospital. I am very grateful,” said Seikaly.
“We are very happy now that we are not going into six months of treatment, but six months of fun,” said Vicky Seikaly, Christopher’s mother.
Georgetown Jingle’s main fundraising event will take place December 11, 2011 at the .
Check out the Georgetown Jingle website to find out more information about the programs and how to participate.
