Fink's Jewelers announced as Platinum Sponsor of 11th annual Big Bad Ball

With donating over $10,000, Fink's Jewelers have been announced as Platinum sponsors.

2012-09-07

RALEIGH, NC, September 07, 2012 (Press-News.org) For the eleventh year in a row, Fink's Jewelers will be the Platinum Sponsor of Hospice of Wake County's premier fundraising event, the Big Bad Ball, an annual black tie gala, to be held at the Capital City Club on September 29th.

Since its commencement in 2001, the Big Bad Ball has been the recipient of the $10,000 sponsorship from this premier jewelry retailer. Fink's Jewelers, a fine jewelry retailer with seventeen locations throughout North Carolina and Virginia, has long been an advocate for community stewardship.

Fink's Jewelers representative Claire Brown says, "Hospice of Wake County provides an integral support system for families and their loved ones and it's a privilege to return as the platinum sponsor again this year. We look forward to seeing these funds further help this organization, and our community, prosper."

This year, Fink's Jewelers is donating a Norman Silverman pendant that features a pear shaped diamond center stone of .50 carat weight with .19 carats of pave diamonds supporting, in 18 karat white gold, a $5,400 value. Fink's Jewelers is also donating Norman Silverman drop earrings that feature 2 pear shaped center stones with .58 total weight and .39 carats of surrounding diamonds, in 18 karat white gold, a $5,100 value. Total value of both pieces exceeds $10,000.

To view a photo of the necklace and earrings, please visit: http://www.bigbadball.com/finks-jewels-2012/NSilverman_Earrings_LoRes.GIF and http://www.bigbadball.com/finks-jewels-2012/NSilverman_Pendant_LoRes.GIF.
The Big Bad Ball, A Sophisticated Soiree, benefits Hospice of Wake County's Benevolent Care Program and Horizons Grief Center. The Big Bad Ball will be held Saturday, September 29th from 7p.m. - 1a.m. at the Capital City Club in Raleigh. This annual event is one of the leading fundraisers for Hospice of Wake County. In 2011, hundreds of guests attended the annual event and over $100,000 was raised. This level of fund-raising translates into 667 days of Hospice care and will allow Hospice to maintain a benevolent care fund, from which the cost of extending care to patients without means can be covered. Hospice of Wake County extends assistance beyond Wake by serving Durham, Johnston, Harnett and Franklin County.

About Fink's Jewelers
For 80 years, Fink's Jewelers has offered Virginia and North Carolina the largest selection of fine jewelry and Swiss timepieces. Proudly carrying the industry's leading fashion designer lines as well as an extensive collection of "Fink's Exclusive" fine jewelry, the vast selection and customer service is second to none. Their triangle locations operate from Triangle Town Center and Streets at SouthPoint; in late October they will open their newest location at North Hills. Come into any of their stores or visit http://www.finks.com and discover why Fink's Jewelers is one of the country's "Top 50" jewelers.

About the Big Bad Ball
Presented by The Capital City Club's Young Executives, the Big Bad Ball is an annual black-tie gala benefitting Hospice of Wake County. The events raises funds to support Hospice of Wake County's Benevolent Care Program and Horizon's Grief Center, providing necessary end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families. To learn more about the Big Bad Ball, please visit http://www.bigbadball.com or call Hospice of Wake County at 919.828.0890.

About Hospice of Wake County
Your community hospice since 1979, Hospice of Wake County provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care to those living with advanced illness, their caregivers, and those who have lost a loved one, regardless of age, race, religion, or financial circumstances. Service areas include Wake, Durham, Johnston, Franklin and Harnett counties. Guided by community-based boards of directors and trustees, and supported by a dedicated professional staff, Hospice of Wake County provides compassionate hospice care allowing patients to enjoy their lives to the fullest. For more information, call 919.828.0890 or visit http://www.hospiceofwake.org.

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