Johnjay and Rich's Inaugural #LoveUP Fashion Event Raises $50,000 for Foster Kids
LOS ANGELES, October 21, 2015 – On Saturday, October 17, Johnjay and Rich – hosts of the nationally syndicated Johnjay & Rich Show – launched the inaugural #LoveUP fashion event at Scottsdale Fashion Square in Arizona to benefit the Johnjay & Rich Care for Kids Foundation. Nearly 400 attendees were treated to a special evening of live musical performances, silent auctions and a fashion show showcasing looks from Ted Baker, Johnny Was, Macy's and Dillard’s. Celebrity models including actress Gena Lee Nolin and former NFL Quarterback Donovan McNabb also hit the runway to model #LoveUP creations, some of which are now available for purchase on www.LoveUPShirt.com.
The event raised more than $50,000 for the foundation, which aims to improve the quality of life for thousands of children living in the foster care system in the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.johnjayandrich.com/main.html.
Photo captions:
Left photo - Rich Berra (left) and Johnjay Van Es (right) on the red carpet at the inaugural #LoveUP fashion event in Scottsdale, AZ.
Right photo: Kyle from The Johnjay and Rich Show (top, center) joins several models and they walk to runway in #LoveUP apparel.
About The Johnjay & Rich Show
Airing Monday through Friday from 5 to 10 a.m. MT, The Johnjay & Rich Show is a non-stop blend of pop culture, news and events, welcoming a wide range of music artists, newsmakers and celebrities. Joined on-air by Kyle, the show is a special brand of “reality radio,” with listeners engaged and interacting with the crew via every form of social media - Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, email and text messaging. Their style means humor comes from any and every direction. For more information or to find a station in your area, visit www.johnjayandrich.com. The program is also available iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s industry-leading digital radio service.
About #LoveUP
#LoveUP is an accidental movement started by Johnjay Van Es. Auto correct changed his friend's text from "love it" to "love up," and the phenomenon was born. #LoveUP is a way to remind people to pay it forward and spread the love. Click here to purchase a #LoveUP T-shirt. All proceeds benefit The JohnJay and Rich Care for Kids Foundation, which aims to improve the quality of life for thousands of children living in the U.S. foster care system. More information about the organization can be found here.
About the Johnjay & Rich Care for Kids Foundation
Johnjay & Rich have helped thousands of children and families in need for nearly 15 years by providing food, clothing, toys, basic needs and experiences primarily during the holiday season through their Christmas Wish Program. In 2007, they formed their 501c 3 non-profit organization The johnjay & Rich Care for Kids Foundation and have most recently placed an emphasis on helping nearly 400,000 kids living in the Foster Care System in the United States. The Johnjay & Rich Care for Kids Foundation launched the Children’s Heart Gallery in Arizona with Governor Brewer in May of 2014. They Children’s Heart Gallery is a mobile photographic exhibit that showcases children who are in need of a forever home. The goal is that every one of these children on this photographic exhibit will be adopted into a safe and loving forever home. For more information on how you can help or donate to the cause, please contact President of The Johnjay & Rich Care for Kids Foundation, Kristen Johnson at jjcareforkids@gmail.com or 602-370-0561. You can also text the word CARE to 90999 to make an automatic $5 donation to the foundation.
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