Tapper's Jewelry Stars Give Back

Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry has launched Jewelry Stars Give Back, a charitable giving program that will recognize a glittering group of metro Detroiters and their favorite charitable organizations.

Known for their trendsetting fashion and jewelry choices and their outstanding community support, 12 local style icons and their charity of choice will be featured in the holiday issue of Tapper’s Accent magazine, which will be distributed Nov. 20 to tens of thousands of homes and promoted citywide. Accent will also be available at all three Tapper’s locations in Novi, Troy and West Bloomfield.

“In the spirit of the holiday season, we chose people who not only embrace a unique sense of style, but who also are known for giving back to the community,” says Mark Tapper, President of Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry. “We asked each Jewelry Star to name a charity near and dear to his or her heart. Tapper’s will make a donation to each charity and campaign for further donations throughout the holiday season.”

To kick off the campaign, Tapper’s will make a donation to each organization, plus give them the opportunity to earn an additional gift.

Now through Dec. 31, the public will decide which charity receives the extra gift by voting for their favorite organization at Tapper’s stores or online at www.tappers.com. The organization that collects the most votes at the conclusion of the program will receive the bonus for their charity. An additional fundraising effort has been established for each organization where the public is invited to make additional donations.

To vote, or for more information on Tapper’s Jewelry Stars Give Back and these organizations, please visit www.tappers.com. Please donate this holiday season.

Meet the Tapper’s 2014 Jewelry Stars and Selected Charities:

1. Jocelyn Allen, Director of Regional, Grassroots and Diversity Communications, General Motors selected the Michigan Women’s Foundation, which is devoted to fostering economic empowerment for women and girls through philanthropy and investment. Find out more at miwf.org or 313-962-1920. Please view this video to see why Jocelyn made her selection: http://vimeo.com/111003043
2. Corissa Bakko, Court Reporter, has selected The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), which is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cures for Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis. For more information, please visit www.ccfa.org or call 248-737-0900. Find out why Corissa chose the organization here: http://vimeo.com/111006393
3. Dr. David F. Bradley, D.D.S., Bradley Dental Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, supports JARC, which is a non-sectarian, non-profit organization founded in 1969 by a group of parents concerned about the future of their children with developmental disabilities. Visit www.jarc.org or call 248-538-6611. Please see why David chose JARC here: http://vimeo.com/111005284
4. Edward Eickhoff, Vice President of Development/Redevelopment, Ramco Gershenson, Inc. has chosen Hospice of Michigan (HOM) that, since 1980, has been providing seriously ill patients and their families love and support when needed most. Please visit www.hom.org or call 313-578-6265 for more information. Take a moment to find out why Ed chose this cause here: http://vimeo.com/111004003
5. Jill and George Hamilton, entertainer and salon owner and Vice President of Dow Olympic Operations, Dow Chemical Company, have chosen Band of Angels (BOA), which is the world’s largest provider of non-medical information on Down syndrome. For more information, please visit www.bandofangels.com or call 248-377-9309. To see the Hamilton’s talk about Band of Angels, visit: http://vimeo.com/111004482
6. Danialle Karmanos, mom, wife, writer and founder of the Danialle Karmanos’ Work It Out (DKWIO) would like to help disadvantaged local kids fight childhood obesity. With the right combination of awareness, physical activity and a healthy dose of self-esteem, childhood obesity can be prevented at Danialle Karmanos’ Work It Out (DKWIO). To learn more about DKWIO, please visit www.dkwio or call 313-227-2100. To see why Danialle is passionate about this cause, please go to: http://vimeo.com/111453982
7. Christina and Sean Metrose, President SlipNOT Metal Safety Flooring and Portfolio Manager and Partner and DeRoy and Devereaux Private Investment Counsel, have selected the Capuchin Soup Kitchen (CSK), which is a ministry of the Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order. Inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, the mission of the organization is to tend to people’s basic needs, especially the need for food. For more information, visit www.cskdetroit.org or call 313-579-2100. Christina and Sean talk about Capuchin here: http://vimeo.com/111003812
8. Nancy Rosenthal, Retired Religious Teacher & Supervisor, Temple Israel, has selected The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter. The organization is working toward a world free of Multiple Sclerosis. For more information, please visit www.nationalMSsociety.org/mig or call 248-351-2190. Here’s Nancy’s touching commentary, including her own personal struggle with MS: http://vimeo.com/111005693
9. Michael Simmons, Partner, Profile Income Tax, Inc., has chosen The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute (KCI), which is a unique, urban-based integrated center of research, patient care and education, dedicated to the prevention, early detection, treatment and eventual eradication of cancer. For more information, please visit www.karmanos.org or call 313-576-8106. To see why Michael made his choice, go to: http://vimeo.com/111003397
10. Drew Smyly, former Detroit Tigers baseball player who is currently playing for the Tampa Bay Rays, selected two wonderful organizations, including the Michigan Humane Society (MHS). MHS is a charitable 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization and is the largest and oldest animal welfare organization in the state, caring for tens of thousands of animals each year. For more information, please visit www.michiganhumane.org or call 248-283-1000.
11. Smyly also selected the Detroit Tigers Foundation, which is the official charity of the Detroit Tigers baseball club and is an affiliate of Ilitch Charities, a 501(c)(3) public charity. For more information, please go to www.detroittigersfoundation.org or call 313-471-2052. See why Drew selected the organizations here: http://vimeo.com/111004226

Christina Metrose pictures, by Boswell