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10/10/2006 Archived Entry: "Boxing Legend Bernard Hopkins Supports Ice Links Charity Bracelet Campaign!"
Boxing Legend Bernard Hopkins Supports Ice Links Charity Bracelet Campaign!
Hopkins (far right) supports the charity campaign
PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 10, 2006). . . Middleweight boxing legend and current light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins joined luxury lifestyle timepiece and jewelry manufacturer IceLink Watch on Saturday at USA Boutique in Philadelphia—the official local jewelry partner of the campaign—to support IceLink's Charity-Links Bracelet Campaign, which will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia during the month of October.
Hopkins greeted over 50 members of the Boys & Girls Clubs' special character and leadership training program (Keystone and Torch Clubs) in Philadelphia. The funds raised during IceLink Watch's local campaign will be used to support these groups during the school year.
"I'm excited to help IceLink Watch support the Boys & Girls Clubs through this great charity campaign," said Hopkins. "Through hard work I was fortunate to emerge as a success from some of Philadelphia's toughest neighborhoods, and in turn, I'm proud to help The Boys and Girls club nurture safe places for them to learn and have fun."
"The Boys & Girls Clubs is an organization that has established an amazing reputation for its work with young people in communities around the United States," said Andy Sogoyan, Owner of IceLink Watch. "We have had a great relationship with Bernard Hopkins for some time now, and we are thrilled that Bernard has teamed with us to support the Boys & Girls Clubs in Philadelphia."
IceLink's Charity-Links Bracelet Campaign is a national charity campaign that raises funds for select charities. The local effort is part of a 10-month national charity campaign, which, when completed, will have benefited 10 charities in 10 cities. Celebrity spokespeople such as Xzibit, Tampa Bay Buccaneer Cadillac Williams and New York Jet Kevan Barlow of the NFL, boxer Vernon Forrest, NBA veteran Juwan Howard, and now boxing legend Bernard Hopkins have helped IceLink raise funds for the select organizations (see list below). Each color of the bicycle bracelet—a total of 10—represents a different cause, with the seventh month of the campaign (October) using the light blue bracelet to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia. To date, the campaign has helped to raise over $15,000.
FACTS:
About IceLink Watch—Established as one of the elite jewelry manufacturers in the world, IceLink Watch offers everything from classic to contemporary collections, and caters to diverse tastes in styles, colors and karat sizes. The all new Bicycle Bracelet line, IceLink's most affordable yet, is available in three different sizes.
IceLink Watch products are available in select stores around the country, and at USA Boutique in Philadelphia (1136 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107; P: 215-564-5760).
About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia—The mission at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia has always been to inspire and empower young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential to become productive, caring and responsible citizens. In addition to hope and opportunities, the Boys & Girls Club provides a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring adult professionals, life-enhancing programs and character development experiences.
